Sheyenne: Jan. 20, 2025

The new year brought a great turnout for community quilting – Bonnie Deegan, Karen Birkeland, Eunice Throlson, Barb Eversvik, Randy Keller, LaRhae Dodds and Patti Larson. They finished two quilts, have one tied and ready for binding, laid out two more tops and prepared several backs. All enjoyed coffee and goodies afterward. Pastor Jeff joined them for coffee, but we missed Jan as she was in Fargo. Next quilting is Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. in Grace Lutheran Church parish hall.

The sledding conditions on Lindstrom hill are perfect. The packed snow/ice underlay got covered in a sparkling coat of new snow on Saturday, Jan. 10. Get your runner sleds out there for a great winter activity!

Joanna and Peter Larson attended the 50th Salers National Show at the Cattlemen's Congress in Oklahoma City January 12-13.

Congratulations to Josette and Ravid on the birth of their son Angelo Francisco Rivera, born on December 7. Welcome to the Sheyenne community!

Jan Loe and Patti Clifton had lunch in New Rockford on Saturday at noon before doing a little shopping.

Michelle and Ian Gilley and Patti Larson enjoyed supper at the Eagles Gun Raffle Fundraiser Saturday night. A full house waited to hear their names called to win one of the many prizes. Some Sheyenne residents were lucky. Warren Implement and Perleberg Convenience and Repair were among the businesses that donated prizes.

Patti Larson met with James Rindy about the exterior improvement to the former Colleen's Country Curl building on Main Street. Chenze Construction agreed to do the work that is part of the Rural Slum and Blight Removal grant from N.D. Department of Commerce. The work will begin when weather permits. It includes new windows, doors, siding, soffit, fascia and garage door.

Jon and Michelle Gilley flew to Deansboro, N.Y., to visit Jon's dad Lawrence after Christmas. From there, Michelle went to Ashburn, Va., to see her mom Donna and stepdad LeRoy. Her sister Dawn visited while she was there.

At the town board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, a bid was approved from Yri Electric of New Rockford to replace the fluorescent fixtures with LED striplight retrofit kits. This will include three lights in the kitchen and four in the front lobby of Ostby Hall. Entire cost will be covered by the N.D. Council on the Arts grant that Sheyenne GRIT received.

Thursday afternoon, Patti Larson visited Stan and Marilynn Kruger. Stan and Patti visited about replacement fruit trees at the Prairie Dawn Community Orchard. Twelve dead trees will be removed as part of the N.D. Forest Service Tree Equity grant. Several varieties of apples and pears were discussed. They have been disappointed with the plum trees. If anyone has had luck with a plum variety, let one of them know.

Sheyenne Folk Fest on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ostby Hall, is our chance to showcase community artists while everyone enjoys hors d'oeuvres and live music.