Sheyenne, ND, Home of about 250 people, knows how to serve. In the past five years we have done numerous benefits for the people who can’t afford medical bills or just need some financial help. In the past five years, with the help of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, we have raised approx. $27,000! Wow. That is a pretty big number. We would like to thank all who have helped with the benefits; from the volunteers, to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. We appreciate your help!

  The April 18th Horizons meeting was abuzz with excitement as 43 Sheyenne residents discussed the community’s future. Plans for the 4th of July Celebration and the All School Reunion were shared with everyone. They include a band, bull-o-rama, a parade, a gun raffle/auction, and of course lots of good food. Main Street clean-up is scheduled for May 9th. All these things are coming soon!

The second half of the meeting energized everyone even more. Patti Larson shared information from the meeting with LADCO representatives that took place on April 17th, and what exciting information it was! Seeing actual plans drawn out that show how the school building can be utilized as a lodge/wellness center was VERY encouraging. 

Committees are being formed to help LADCO with planning/development, business (analyzing costs), and marketing. If you’re interested contact Patti Larson. Keep the ideas coming. Thanks LADCO and thanks to the Sheyenne residents!  

April 11 was moving night for many active life styles in Sheyenne over at the School. At the school, about 25 people total showed up to move tables, chairs, desks, T.V.s, computers,***** etc., into the shop. When the shop was full we started to move desks into the class rooms. After working hard for about an hour, the group went to eat pizza and hamburgers, supplied by the Sheyenne Horizons.

At the April 18 community meeting we will decide what to do with the items in storage and set a cleaning date for the adopted rooms.

*****IF THERE IS ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY THAT YOU KNOW OF THAT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR A TV, COMPUTER, ETC. AND WANTS ONE. YOU CAN CONTACT COLLIN (996-4721) OR PATTI (996-3531) IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE IN NEED OF A TV OR COMPUTER, PLEASE CALL AT A REASONABLE TIME IN THE EVENING. PLEASE HELP US IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY!

At the March Horizons meeting, those in attendance were asked to complete a short survey about where they purchased various items and what sort of services they would support if available in Sheyenne. The results of the survey are listed below and seem to indicate that it might be probable that a small store would be advantageous in Sheyenne and would possibly keep more shopping dollars in Eddy County. There does not appear to be a strong enough need for a delivery service. What do you think?

1. Where do you purchase most of your groceries?
a. Devil’s Lake 10
b. New Rockford 19
c. Carrington 4
d. other 1 (wherever)

2. Where do you purchase most of your household and cleaning supplies?
a. Devil’s Lake 20
b. New Rockford 7
c. Carrington 2
d. other 1 (Base)

3. Where do you purchase most of your personal care items?
a. Devil’s Lake 20
b. New Rockford 8
c. Carrington 2
d. other 1 (Base)

4. Where do you purchase most of your household hardware items?
a. Devil’s Lake 21
b. New Rockford 15
c. Carrington 1
d. other 0

5. Would you purchase basic items in the above categories if available in Sheyenne?
a. Yes 22
b. No 2
c. Sometimes 2

6. Would you use a delivery service if available?
a. Yes 11
b. No 13
c. Probably 0
d. Probably not 2

7. If given the option would you prefer a general store or delivery service?
a. store 25
b. delivery 1

8. What % more would you pay for the convenience of shopping in Sheyenne?
a. 0% 0
b. 2% 5
c. 5% 16
d. 10% 8

Comments/Suggestions:
“I supported our store in Sheyenne about 90%.”

“Hope to see either Cenex or a new store carry convenience items.”

“Would be wonderful to have a store.”

“With working in New Rockford M-F—more convenient to pick up there because of time getting home is often after 5 pm.”

“It would be great to have a general store in Sheyenne that carried basic items, especially with gas prices increasing.”

Number of Respondents: 26
*Note: Not all totals for each question equal the number of respondents. Particularly for questions 1-4 people often responded to more than one location. Devil’s Lake was used whenever a specific store (such as WalMart or K-Mart) was designated.