North Dakota
Sheila Williams
Sheila Williams, age 68, of Fargo, ND handed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Essentia Well being in Fargo, surrounded by her household.
Sheila Rae Williams was born on October 27, 1954, in Jamestown, ND to Lowell A. and Aneta (Kamphuis) Williams. Sheila grew up and attended college in Wimbledon, ND, graduating from Wimbledon Excessive Faculty in 1972. She attended NDSU and labored for a short while at Straus Tailor Store in Fargo. She labored for 25+ years at Blue Cross Blue Defend in varied roles, however most just lately as a Claims Processor and Telecommuter, retiring for the final time in 2018. Sheila at all times appeared to maintain herself busy with facet jobs within the hospitality trade serving others.
Should you knew Sheila, you knew that retirement didn’t imply enjoyable or slowing her tempo. She was lively in planning the social occasions inside her rental constructing and at all times on the lookout for a chance to serve within the kitchen. She was an lively member of Calvary United Methodist Church. From a really early age, Sheila realized from her mom that meals nourishes the soul and brings folks collectively. Sheila spent many hours through the years volunteering in kitchens at her church, Church buildings United for the Homeless and most just lately at Stepping Stones Useful resource Middle, incomes her first title because the “Kitchen Girl”. She started her time there cooking one meal monthly which led to at least one meal per week. She was additionally affectionately referred to as the “Church Girl” to these she served and to her these had been “Her children”. She seemed for each alternative to spoil kids particularly her nieces and nephews and their kids. Whilst her well being declined and she or he was now not in a position to cook dinner for her Stepping Stones Household, she made some extent to gather gadgets and meals donations that may be of use. Sheila not solely had a private ardour for serving to others every time potential however was additionally typically inspiring others to become involved in her volunteer missions. Sheila really emulated the assertion, “It takes a Village” to serve.
Household, religion, and buddies had been all crucial to Sheila. Whether or not it was reaching out for a favor or simply checking in your day, you can at all times depend on a message or a name from her. Sheila was a really social one that beloved her household and buddies fiercely.
She really believed in service earlier than self and was typically inserting others’ wants earlier than her personal. Even in her failing well being, she refused to simply accept the last word present of life (transplant) if it meant taking from others particularly others that had been youthful than her.
Sheila was preceded in demise by her dad and mom; grandparents; two siblings, Judy Williams, and Ken Williams; and a nephew, Justin Williams.
Sheila is survived by her sister, Brenda Williams of Fargo, ND; sister-in-law, Marsha Williams of Underwood, MN; nieces and nephews, Tyler (Cristin) Williams Reiles Acres, ND; Tanya (Evan) Westra of Battle Lake, MN; Mike (Teresa) Reimers of West Fargo, ND; Lindsay (fiancé Kyle Weeg) Gruhlke of Baltic, SD; niece-in-law, Cortnie Smith of Jamestown, ND; and a number of other nice nieces and nephews, cousins and buddies.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are most popular to Stepping Stones Useful resource Middle/Fraser Ltd, Prairie View Cemetery or Calvary United Methodist Church.
Service: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:30 PM at West Funeral Dwelling, West Fargo with visitation from 4:30 to six:30. A reception and celebration of Sheila’s life will comply with on the West Fargo VFW.
Burial: Prairie View Cemetery, Wimbledon at a later date.
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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.
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North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
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North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
Copyright 2024 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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