Sheyenne: July 22, 2024

After the July 4th weekend, mowing went into full gear in and around Sheyenne. There was a stretch of good haying weather since the overnight rain on July 8.

Monday, a new steel roof replaced the shingles on the shop and store of Route 281 Station. The work was part of the Rural Slum and Blight Removal Grant offered by N.D. Chamber of Commerce to make improvements to mixed-use Main Street businesses.

Patti Clifton joined family members for the graveside service of Marla Nelson at the New Rockford Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Marla was a cousin to the Cliftons.

Tuesday evening, July 9, Sheyenne GRIT board met at Ostby Hall. Sharon Whitmer, Tara Hanson, Laurie Westby, Patti Larson and Joanna Larson were in attendance. To begin the meeting, the old creamery building across the highway from the hall was open to look inside, followed by discussion on what could be done to clean it up. Fall grant applications, current house projects and Sheyenne Sidewalk Market rounded out the agenda.

Gavin Brown continues to work on the old Sinclair station. This week, he painted the ceiling and trim of the awning.

Wednesday morning, several from the Sheyenne Fire Department met near the cement fire pit by Ostby Hall to consider the next steps for replacement. Patti Larson added the donations collected at the July 4 dinner to the grant money which now totals over $5,000. More funds will be needed to rebuild with stones over the concrete. First steps will be to remove the sand and existing cement and rebar. Dave Chenze cleaned up the sand that very evening.

The funeral for Thorman Logan Jr. was held at First Lutheran on Wednesday morning. Many friends and family from the Sheyenne and Oberon areas were there to support the family. Dianne Hanson, Kathy Albrecht, Laurie Westby, Patti Clifton and Patti Larson served lunch prepared by First Lutheran WELCA.

The Wednesday night motorcycle riders took a drive south to Carrington on the most perfect summer evening. Bob Hanson, Elvis Thumb, Peter and Patti Larson enjoyed supper at the Hiway Drive-In.

The Warwick Girls group had a get-together at the Sheyenne Senior Center on Thursday afternoon.

Joanna Larson judged the animal stalls at the Eddy County Achievement Days on Thursday, July 11. She was impressed with the number of animals and the improvements made to the barn since she was in 4-H. Good food, kids having fun and great live music filled the fair grounds.

Gary Westby pulled into the Larson farm Thursday evening on his motorcycle carrying a package directly from Dan Strand in West Fargo. Joanna had ordered a special-sized tarp that Dan was able to make at his upholstery shop.

Patti Larson returned the potato tiller and got to see Stan Kruger's garden on Thursday. She ate fresh raspberries as the passed by rows of sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, peppers and squash in the huge garden by the barn. The garden by the house was actually too wet even for melons this year!

Jeff and Denise Labrensz spent the weekend with her sister Debbie and husband Kent near Leonard, N.D. On Saturday, the four of them enjoyed a family reunion in the Foxhome, Minn. rural area with relatives from California, North Dakota and Minnesota. On their way back to Leonard, they stopped in Wahpeton to view some of the Borderline Chalkfest that was taking place on Saturday and Sunday. It was later in the afternoon, and some of the artists were covering their work with plastic to avoid any rain spoiling it so they could finish their work the next day. It was so impressive to see how dimensional the designs appeared but were flat. We noticed artists from Colorado, Pennsylvania and Florida, along with some from Minnesota. There was even a section for the younger kids to show off their talents which was quite impressive also.

The Market in the Park in Devils Lake kicked off last Saturday. Several Sheyenne area producers, including the Kolstads, Winnings and Stan Kruger have sold produce at the Roosevelt Park farmers market for years. Joanna Larson brought flowers and produce as a first-time vendor. She was interested to see how the market was set up and to visit with other vendors and customers. Jodi and April Cooper had a table with jewelry.

Sheyenne's Farmers Market will begin as soon as more produce is ready.

The annual Sheyenne Sidewalk Market and City-wide Rummage Sales will be held Saturday, August 10. Kids' games with prizes will be at the playground, along with animals from the Acheson Homestead Farm. Lunch will be served at Ostby Hall. Already, 12 have signed up to have rummage sales, several being multi-party. Free stuff will be placed on curbs and also at Ostby Hall. Should be great shopping!

Saturday evening, Jan Loe and Steph were in Minnewaukan. They enjoyed supper with Brian and Pam Hill at the Old 281 Tavern. Later, Jan and Steph drove into Devils Lake and on the way home, they toured through White Horse Hill.

Tiffany Harr called bingo for Sheyenne Civic Association on July 13. Blackout did not go out. It will be $250 on July 20 when Sheyenne GRIT hosts. Bob Hanson and Kathy Albrecht sold cards. Dianne Hanson served lunch. Val Augustyn and Patti Larson helped everyone clean up.

Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe attend church at Calvary Lutheran in Oberon on Sunday morning. Following worship, they returned to Sheyenne were Steph Loe joined them and they drove to Carrington to have noon lunch at the Chieftain.

Ian Gilley returned home to Sheyenne after visiting his grandpa in upstate New York. The Larsons enjoyed supper with the Gilleys on Sunday night.

Sunday night, Sheyenne received almost an inch and a half of rain. Looks like there will be more mowing!