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by Terri A. Barta
Grant applications for the new Lisbon Beautification Project are available from the Civic and Commerce office at Southeast Cellular at 416 Main Street in Lisbon.
The intent is to brighten up store fronts or backs to make them more curb appealing. Lisbon has community pride. This is one way of showing it and drawing more people to stop in Lisbon.
The project is for businesses in the city limits of Lisbon to apply for a type of matching grant to improve the outside appearance of their buildings. Applicants may ask for any amount they need up to $1,500. The business must match or exceed the amount asked for in the grant application. Materials will be covered by grant money but labor will not. Read the rest of this entry »
by Janet Hansen
According to a report at the weekly construction meeting held on Tuesday morning, July 29, the paving crew is about 75 percent done with the first lift on Lisbon streets. A little paving still needs to be done on Maple and Prospect Streets, as well as in the Bohlken’s Addition and the extensions to Third and Seventh Avenues. A second lift will then need to be added on the streets involved in the current project.
According to Tracy Esslinger, Moore Engineering, the contractor is ahead of schedule. The sewer and water replacement portions of the project are done, the concrete work is very close to completion, and they are hoping to have the paving completed by the middle of August. There is still some miscellaneous cleanup which needs to be done, such as backfilling behind new curbs and seeding grass.
by Janet Hansen
A private inurnment ceremony for Rodney and June (Liane) Gauche, Washington state, formerly Lisbon, was held on Thursday, July 24, at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon.
Rodney Patrick Gauche died on December 2, 2007 in Poulsbo, Washington, at age 85. A family celebration of Rodney’s life was held on December 9, 2007. His wife, June Elaine (Liane) Gauche died on October 14, 2000 at Issaquah, Washington, at age 79. A memorial service was held in Washington at that time. The couple’s five children made arrangements to bring their parents’ ashes back to Lisbon for burial this summer, since the couple grew up in the Lisbon area and have strong historical ties to the community.
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Many North Dakota livestock producers are being left high and dry when they try to apply to hay or graze the 24 million Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in May through its critical feed use program. Many had inquired about signing up weeks ago, but were told to hold off, since local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices had not received the appropriate forms from the federal office.
That wasn’t a concern until a U.S. district court judge Read the rest of this entry »
Lisbon seventh and eighth graders will begin their fall sports practices soon. Cross country students should report to the Bronco gym on Monday, September 11 for their first workout at 7:30 a.m.
Football and volleyball athletes will begin their seasons on Monday, April 25 at the Middle School.
Lisbon opened up tournament play on Friday, July 11, in Wahpeton, with a convincing win over Wahpeton 19-7 in five innings. Lisbon players scored eight runs in the first inning, added four in the second, and seven in the third to put the game away.
In the semis, Lisbon took on Hankinson-2. Lisbon scored six in the first inning to jump out to a 6-2 lead. In the second inning, Hankinson scored six to Lisbon’s two, to tie the game at eight. Both teams went scoreless in the third and fourth innings. In the top of the fifth inning, Hankinson scored three to jump out to a 11-8 lead. Lisbon came back in the bottom to score ten and put the game away 18-11. The game was called on the time limit rule of one hour.
Lisbon faced Hankinson-1 in the finals. Lisbon jumped out to a quick 6-2 lead in the first inning. No runs were scored in the second inning. Hankinson scored five in the third inning, with Lisbon scoring two runs in the bottom of the inning. Hankinson would add two more in the top of the fifth inning to go ahead 9-8. Lisbon would score four in the bottom of the fifth inning with a bases-loaded, two-out triple by Libby Harrington to win the game 12-9, and crowning Lisbon league champs for the year.
Lisbon had three league all-stars chosen from the team: KyAnn Thorfinnson, Shelby Waliser, and Paige Elijah.
Carol Olson, 79, Jamestown, N.D., died Monday, July 28, 2008 at Ave Marie Village in Jamestown.
Carol Svegaarden was born on October 25, 1928, the daughter of Ludvig and Christine (Rygg) Svegaarden, in Clifford, N.D. She was baptized on November 18, 1928, at Norman Lutheran Church, Clifford, and confirmed on June 19, 1943, at Mayville Lutheran Church, Mayville. After graduating from Mayville High School in 1946, she attended Dakota Business College in Fargo, where she met Norman L. Olson. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1947, at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo, and lived in Fargo; Moorhead, Minn.; Mandan, and Jamestown. She worked as a church secretary at First Lutheran Church in Mandan, and then at the United Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, until her retirement in 1984.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Hope Circle, and a Stephen Minister. She was instrumental in establishing a Widow’s Support Group after the loss of her husband in 1991.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, shopping with her daughters and granddaughters, Saturday morning breakfasts out with her family, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her sense of humor and her caring and compassionate nature will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched.
Carol is survived by her five daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and Richard Johnston, Wheaton, Ill., Renae and Richard Southwick, Fergus Falls, Minn., Marcia and James Gums, Jamestown, Terri Lynn and Paul Weigel, Mandan, and Penny and Michael Landscoot, Jamestown; one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Bernie Olson, Edmond, Okla.; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren include Dan Johnston, Wheaton, Ill.; Andrea (Christopher) Gleeson, Champaign, Ill.; David Olson, Duncan, Okla.; Christy (Les) Grino, Del City, Okla.; Alison (Jeff) Wolf, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Jeremy (Destiny) Southwick, Fergus Falls, Minn.; Shanna (Keith) Geigle, West Fargo; Nadine (Jason) Miller, Shakopee, Minn.; Matthew Gums, Maple Grove, Minn.; Adam (Tracie) Weigel, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Ashley (Cecil Roth III) Weigel, Mandan; Candace Landscoot, St. Paul, Minn.; and Amber (Tim) Hartmann, Jamestown. Great-grandchildren are Lexie and Ronin Grino, Cecil Maxwell Roth IV, Lucas Geigle, and Alexander Southwick.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jamestown, with Pastor Rich Fitzer officiating.
Burial was at Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown.
Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
Name: Russell Bueling
Age: 89
Residence: Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, N.D.
Funeral -
Date: July 28, 2008
Location: United Methodist Church, Sheldon, N.D.
Date of Death: July 25, 2008
Birthplace: rural Sheldon, N.D.
Funeral services for Arnold J. Johnson, 87, Lisbon, N.D., were held Friday, August 1, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisbon. Rev. Norm Anderson officiated.
Arnie Johnson, 87, passed away on July 26, 2008, at his home in Lisbon. Arnie was born on January 2, 1921, in Lisbon to John and Frieda (Newburg) Johnson. His parents were both immigrants from Sweden. They lived on a farm 11 miles east of Lisbon on Hwy. 27. Arnold had one sister, Helen, and one brother, Harold. He went to Shenford Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1938. He then went to Fargo where he attended Interstate Business School and worked at Ivers Funeral Home.
Arnie later moved to St. Paul, where he met Marjorie Code. She was also from Lisbon, a 1940 LHS graduate. They were married in Moorhead, Minn., in 1942 and lived in Minneapolis where Arnie worked at the National Battery Company and Marge with Kraft Cheese Company.
In 1942 Arnie enlisted in the Army and served for three years. He was stationed in Skagway, Alaska; Panama; and New Orleans, La.
Arnie and Marge Johnson moved to Lisbon and purchased the Fountain Inn Restaurant in 1947, which they operated for five years. Arnie then managed the Lisbon Red Owl Grocery Store for ten years. They moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., but returned to Lisbon one year later when they bought the Red Owl store in 1962. It was located on the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street, where Pizza Ranch now is. Arnie operated the business until retiring in 1984.
Arnie and Marge had five children: Carol, Roger, Mary, Laurie, and Charlie. Carol and Roger accidently drowned in the Sheyenne River in 1954. Arnie was a member and lay leader at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Lisbon. He was a member of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department, VFW, Lisbon Civic and Commerce, and the Masonic Lodge. They enjoyed the 13 Bridge Club and spending time at their summer cabin on Lake Sallie at Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Arnie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harold, his sister Helen Engst, daughter Carol, and son Roger.
He is survived by his wife, Marge, Lisbon; three children, Mary (Doug) Modine, Pelican Rapids, Minn., Laurie (Brady) Kelly, Lisbon, and Charlie (Sheryl) Johnson, Victorville, Calif.; and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the funeral were Paul Kelly, Ryan Kelly, John Kelly, Eric Moellenkamp, Craig Moellenkamp, and Ron Engst.
Music was provided by organist Jan Hansen and soloist Joan Montgomery.
Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
Name: Roger Daniel Kudelka
Age: 74
Residence: Forman, N.D.
Graveside service -
Date: July 31, 2008
Location: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lisbon, N.D.
Date of Death: July 26, 2008
Birthplace: Forman, N.D.
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