Sheyenne: Oct. 7, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 22, Dave Karlsbraaten and Ken Ames were two of 215 veterans who were on the North Dakota/Minnesota Honor Flight.

They were greeted at the Fargo airport with bagpipes playing patriotic music and motorcycle veterans thanking the vets for their service.

Upon landing in Baltimore, Md., they loaded buses and the first stop was Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. This was the birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner" written by Francis Scott Key. They were able to see the cannons and bunkers from the War of 1812 and flag history. They were also able to see the famous Francis Scott Key Bridge – the one that was hit by a ship in March – off in the distance from the fort. After this tour, they traveled to Washington, D.C. and visited the World War II Memorial. At the end of day one, they stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Va.

Monday was a busy day. They visited the National Archives Museum. They also traveled to the U.S. Navy Memorial, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Arlington National Cemetery, where they watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony. From there, they visited the new Women’s Military Memorial and then the new Air Force Memorial.

Tuesday, they visited the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial wall and the Korean War Veteran's Memorial. The next stop was the recently built National Museum of the United States Army, which covered every war in the history of the U.S. Upon finishing off with the Army museum, they were bused back to Baltimore for the flight back to Fargo.

They had an amazing trip and were welcomed back home with a huge crowd of people and patriotic music at the airport.

It has been interesting to see all the building activities going on in Sheyenne. Along Third Street, three new shop buildings including the Eddy County Shop on the south end and two private shops next to their homes in the middle of town are coming along.

It is a little nostalgic and sad to hear that Tupperware is going bankrupt. Who in the area hasn't used Tupperware? Also, the food delivery service, formerly called Schwan's, will be no more. Almost everyone enjoyed the delivery that up until a few years ago frequented the streets of Sheyenne and kept our freezers well stocked.

Eight kids and some parents joined Michelle Gilley, Eddy County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, last Wednesday evening to harvest the youth garden in Sheyenne. A total of 30 hands got in the dirt to dig potatoes, pick squash, pumpkins and gourds, tomatoes and more. Finding angle worms to save for fishing was a bonus crop. Each family went home with tubs full of produce. The Sheyenne Youth Garden Club's first year was a success.

Susan Burgstahler came from Minneapolis last Wednesday. Jan Loe met her in New Rockford where they enjoyed supper and a catch-up visit at the Eagles. On Thursday, Susan and Jan went to Harvey to visit with Kathy Knatterud. Susan returned to the cities that evening.

Gary and David Anderson stopped by the Peter Larson home for a visit on Thursday.

Curtis Larson made a few stops in Sheyenne last Wednesday to pick up aluminum cans that some people save for the 4th Corporation recycling effort. Let Curtis know if you want to be on his route.

Sheyenne Civic Association hosted bingo on September 28. Steph and Randy sold cards, Dianne called and Darlene served lunch. Blackout will be $275. October 5 when the Sheyenne Fire Department hosts the evening.

The Sheyenne Senior Center was filled with music last Friday as Dakota Blende (Bonnie and Marcie) held a rehearsal/reunion. It had been over a year since they had played together. All those attending enjoyed the beautiful duets (keyboard and violin) by these ladies. They will be welcomed back to the center anytime!

Jason Stenberg of Brocket stopped for a visit with Jan and Steph Loe on Sunday.

First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, will host its annual Fall Dinner and Bake Sale on Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Ostby Hall. The always delicious turkey and all-the-trimmings meal, as well as the bake goods for sale, are always crowd-pleasers! This year's free-will benefit will go toward building improvement at First Lutheran Church.