Cousin Rose Veeder has sent out a kind reminder for those of us planning on attending the Rolfsrud Reunion in Keene, North Dakota, July 7. Rose points out that it is not too early to get hotel reservations. She suggests a variety of inns in the area and adds that July is a busy, touristy, family time so getting your name down soon may be a good idea.May we recommend the Roosevelt Inn in Watford City? Kathleen and Stan stayed there in December and found everything to their liking. The joint is locally owned, and the desk clerk/concierge once tried to date Karen Rolfsrud during high school and management knows everybody's business in the area. Could be a real asset if you're looking for a true story to tell at the reunion.
And besides, we doubt any of the other hotels have such a fine elk rack as the one we found and admired near the lobby last year. Bully. Just Bully.
See you at the Roosevelt.
Here's Rose's email:
For those of you who need a room for the Rolfsrud Reunion:I've gotten a few rooms set aside at two motels; however, one motel only has vacancies for July 6 (4 Bears). Here are your choices.
1. The Roosevelt Inn, Watford City -- 1-800-887-9170. They have a web page: http://www.rooseveltinn.com/ if you'd like to learn more about them. A single room for 1 is $51.18; single for 2 is $57.72; double for 2 is $62.08; double for 3 is $65.35; and a double for 4 is $68.62. They do have larger, more expensive suites as well. Check-in is 1 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.
2. 4 Bears Casino and Lodge, west of New Town -- 1-800-294-5494. They have set aside 5 rooms (3 nonsmoking; 2 smoking). HOWEVER, they are booked on July 7 (unless they have a cancellation) so you can only count on July 6 at 4 Bears. The rooms are double queen and go for $74.20. Check-in is 4 p.m.; check-out is noon.
3. Four Eyes Motel, Watford City -- 701-444-4126. Located on Main Street near the Museum. Don't know their rates or availability -- they are fairly small.4. McKenzie Inn, Watford City -- 701-444-3980. Located east of Roosevelt Inn on Highway 85. Don't know their rates or availability, only a few units.
I realize many of you will be staying with relatives in the area, but for those who need to book a room, my advice is to do so pretty soon. Summer is the time for weddings, reunions, and other gatherings.
