The Dickinson Press (Dickinson, ND) back issues from September 2008:
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Sep. 2--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral services for Hubert Lester 85, of Dickinson, ND will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with Martin Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Dickinson Cemetery. ...
Heavy hearted victory.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 2--For nearly 20 years, when Paul Keller would return to Dickinson for the Labor Day Classic golf tournament, the first person he usually spotted after driving into the Heart River Golf Course was Kevin Bergman. "To not have that this year ...
Wellness center opens.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 2--Belfield's MaryEllen Logan's attraction to health and wellness recently expanded into the creation of the Inside Out Wellness Center in Dickinson. "I've always been interested in natural health and alternative products," Logan said. ...
Pomeroy discusses effects of drought.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 3--By Beth Wischmeyer bwischmeyer@thedickinsonpress.com TAYLOR -- Congressman Earl Pomeroy held a roundtable discussion Tuesday on issues related to the drought conditions in Western North Dakota. Pomeroy, in addition to Agriculture ...
Ordinance 254 tabled.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 3--BELFIELD -- Anxious Belfield citizens awaiting an answer on the fate of amended Ordinance 254 will have to wait another month.Passed in a 3-2 vote during Tuesday's regular meeting of the Belfield City Council at Memorial Hall, voting ...
Blue Hawks return veterans to golf team.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 3--With what it has returning, there could be no stopping the Dickinson State women's golf team. The Blue Hawks appear to have the talent capable of snagging their seventh consecutive Dakota Athletic Conference championship this season, which begins ...
Down to the wire.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 3--The Dickinson boys tennis team added to its losing streak on Tuesday. But this time, the Midgets proved they have the power and the punch to play with the best in the West Region. Dickinson took Minot down to the wire which included the dual ...
Zoning approved.
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 3--The Stark County Commission came to a unanimous decision regarding the change in zoning of land southwest of South Heart at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. The decision was to change the zoning of the property from agricultural to ...
Construction to start.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 4--SOUTH HEART -- GTL Energy CEO Robert French said things are currently in motion to begin building the structure which will house a coal plant near South Heart. GTL, an Australian-based company, proposed to build a plant that will dry lignite ...
Conrad discusses energy bill in Medora.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 4--MEDORA -- Sen. Kent Conrad, D--N.D., stopped in Medora on Wednesday to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the new energy bill, and listen to area concerns. Conrad took time to discuss his leadership and efforts of the bipartisan "Gang of 10," ...
BRIEF: Thirty-two North Dakotans certified as EDFP.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Sep. 4--DICKINSON -- Thirty-two people from throughout North Dakota have received certification as economic development finance professionals (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC), a private non-profit corporation specializing in economic/housing development training and ...
BRIEF: Dickinson man pleads guilty to drug charges.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Sep. 4--DICKINSON -- Dickinson's Joseph Salvatore, 45, plead guilty to acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud or deception during his pretrial conference this past Tuesday, said Stark County State's Attorney Tom Henning. This constitutes a Class C felony. ...
BRIEF: National Public Lands Day to be held at Richardton.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Sep. 4--RICHARDTON -- Saturday is National Public Lands Day at the Schnell Recreation Area, located three miles east of Richardton. It starts at 9 a.m. and concludes by early afternoon. Volunteers of all ages will have the opportunity to help carry out post-season maintenance such as ...
Column: Defending champs kick off new season.(Column)
Sep 04, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 4--I've been waiting for today for so long. The start of the NFL season kicks off tonight when the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants host the Washington Redskins at 5 p.m. on NBC. The NFL season makes most sports fanatics giddy. You ...
Obituaries.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Sep. 4--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Donald E. "Monk" Gilman, age 90, of Beach, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2008, at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana. Memorial Services with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 6, ...
The work ethic of Wolf.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 4--Dakota Wolf admits she prefers track to cross country. "It's more speed ... it's not as far," Wolf said. "I guess it's just because I started out in track." However, Wolf's effort and commitment doesn't show her preference. The Dickinson High senior ...
Scoreboard.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Sep. 4--DSU women take second, men fourth JAMESTOWN -- The Dickinson State women's golf team took second at the Jimmie Open on Wednesday.The Blue Hawks carded a 354, led by Kelsey Boedecker's 84, which was good enough to tie for third, individually. Lyndsey ...
BRIEF: Berg Elementary vandalized.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Sep. 5--DICKINSON -- The Dickinson Police Department reported Thursday that Berg Elementary School was vandalized. According to the police report, Berg staff called authorities at about 9:41 a.m. on Wednesday to report there were three holes in a window on the west side of the ...
Silent on exchanges.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 5--In Dickinson Trinity's 21-8 loss at Devils Lake last week, junior quarterback Aaron Grinsteinner and junior center Michael Mortenson struggled to get on the same page. Grinsteinner and Mortenson fumbled their exchange seven times, and Devils Lake ...
Midgets want better execution.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 5--Dickinson High football coach Dave Michaelson said he wasn't disappointed with his team's offensive performance in the Midgets' 21-6 loss to Custer County (Mont.) last week. "We were able to run the ball okay and (quarterback) Ross (Kovacs) had a ...
BRIEF: Dickinson resident injured in three-car accident.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Sep. 5--DICKINSON -- The Dickinson Police Department reported that a three car accident occurred at about 9:54 a.m. on Thursday. According to the report, 56-year-old Dennis Degenstein, Dickinson, was stopped at a traffic light on Third Avenue West, near Third Street West in Dickinson. ...
Macey breaks arm, out for season.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 5--James Macey was just trying to stretch out a touchdown. He had no idea it would be the last carry of his season. While using his right arm to push off a Rocky Mountain College defender on his way into the left corner of the end zone, the ...
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 05, 2008 ... Sep. 5--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral services for Jiggs O'Connell, 85, of Dickinson will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Belfield Lutheran Church, Belfield, ND with Pastor Roger Dieterle officiating. Visitation will be 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, ...
Introducing the five city commission candidates.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 5--Five Dickinson residents are officially running for the Dickinson City Commission. The individuals are Shirley Dukart, Kelly Keithley, Leon Mallberg, Bernie Marsh and Jacob Odermann. The candidates are vying for a seat on the commission that ...
BRIEF: Alltel activates new tower in Amidon.
Sep 05, 2008 ... Sep. 5--AMIDON -- Alltel Wireless has recently activated two new digital cell sites near Amidon and Grandin. In southwestern North Dakota, a new Alltel digital site will provide coverage at the intersection of US Highway 85 and State Highway 21. It will also enhance coverage to the ...
BRIEF: BARC Kite-A-Thon set for tomorrow.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Sep. 6--BELFIELD -- Badlands Area Resource Council (BARC) will hold its 10th annual Albert Hlebechuk Memorial Kite-A-Thon at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the John Steiner Park in Belfield. "This event keeps growing every year and this is our 10th anniversary of the event and it looks to ...
Moisture in soil: Keeping what you're getting.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 6--DICKINSON -- With the lack of rain seen by many parts of North Dakota, especially in southwestern North Dakota, you might wonder what can be done, if anything, to keep the moisture in the soil when moisture comes. After all, a soil can be healthy ...
Obituaries.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Sep. 6--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Joseph P. Maershbecker, 72 of Bismarck, died September 4, 2008 in a Bismarck Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Church of Corpus Christi with Rev. Paul D. Becker, ...
Second half blues.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 6--Derek Hagan is out to prove Valley City is for real. The senior running back bounced back from a 10-carry, minus 7-yard performance in the first half with 15 carries for 186 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Hi-Liners to a ...
As usual, Harvest Shootout to be a bit unusual.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 6--The final races of the season at the Southwest Speedway are usually a little different than usual. This weekend's two-day Harvest Shootout is no different. While some drivers have already sold their rides, others are stepping in to new ...
Dickinson prepares for MMA fights.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 6--While watching a poorly promoted and executed mixed martial arts event in Glendive, Mont., Dickinson resident Mike Wilkinson knew there had to be a better way to showcase the up-and-coming sport. So in the car on the way back from the ...
High school softball goes to a vote Monday.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 6--The Dickinson Public School Board meets on Monday night to decide whether girls fastpitch softball should be a varsity sport at Dickinson High School starting in the spring. The administration has already made a recommendation to approve ...
Pull over.
Sep 06, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 6--DICKINSON -- Dunn County Emergency Manager Denise Brew says she's noticed something she's not too happy about: Traffic not yielding to emergency vehicles. "People are not pulling over, and they are not yielding," Brew said. ...
'Bar-b-Que from the Heart' Live music, artisans, food vendors and more.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 7--The Dickinson community has a special invitation to participate in the first "Bar-b-Que from the Heart" -- North Dakota State Barbecue Championship and North Dakota Firefighters Steak Cook-off on Sept. 12-13. While the competitions are in ...
Cook-offs to support Dickinson fire department.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 7--With all of the excitement of the upcoming North Dakota State Barbecue Championship and North Dakota Firefighters Cook-off, the coordinators wish to focus attention on the beneficiary of the proceeds -- the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department. ...
Dickinson Research Extension Center to host 'Yardening' Tour and Clinic.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 7--There's a chill in the air -- a reminder that autumn is nearly here. Coupled with a summer of drought conditions, it's time to focus on fall care of yards and other plantings. The Dickinson Research Extension Center is holding its fourth annual ...
Area fighters ready to make pro MMA debuts tonight.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 7--Jason Ackerman has been in four amateur mixed martial arts fights. None have lasted more than a minute. Tonight, Ackerman is preparing to be in the ring a bit longer when he makes his professional debut against Emerson Chasing Bear during the ...
'Bar-b-Que from the Heart' Barbecue championship is coming to Dickinson.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 7--The excitement continues to build as Dickinson prepares to host the first-ever "Bar-b-Que from the Heart" -- North Dakota State Championship and Firefighters Steak Cook-off on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13, at the Dickinson Recreation Center. ...
Range of emotions.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 7--The range of emotions Ramon Miller experienced in the days after running his first and only Olympic race are difficult to comprehend.The Dickinson State University senior went to sleep the night of Aug. 22 content with his world. Hours ...
Great separation.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 7--Getting early separation can make all the difference in cross country. Minot runner Brecca Wahlund got out in front early on and never looked back, taking top honors at the Becki Wells Invitational on Saturday at Heart River Golf Course. ...
Stark County helps Dunn County with road work.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 7--The Stark County Road Department recently helped Dunn County with some of its road work. Stark County Road Superintendent Al Heiser said the work was done at the beginning of August. "We did from Highway 22 to New Hradec and then we did about ...
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 07, 2008 ... Sep. 7--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral services for Mitchell "Mitch" Cook, 44, of New Town, formerly of Killdeer and Jamestown, will be 2:00 p.m. MST, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Killdeer, ND with Pastor Joel Sauerwein officiating. Burial ...
Dickinson to host North Dakota Firefighters State Cook-off.
Sep 07, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 7--The Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the first-ever North Dakota Firefighters State Cook-off to determine who can prepare the best ribeye steak on a grill. The cook-off is sponsored by the the Dickinson Chamber and Convention's ...
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 09, 2008 ... Sep. 9--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral service for Marvin F. Twogood, 81, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Steven Tangen Officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. MST, Thursday, September 11, ...
Softball sanctioned.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 9--At a regular meeting of the Dickinson Public School Board on Monday, a request previously made to sanction girls' fastpitch softball was voted on and passed unanimously, making it an official Dickinson High sport for the spring of 2009. The ...
Dickinson Park Board approves preliminary budget.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 9--The Dickinson Park Board approved its preliminary budget for 2009 at Monday's regular monthly meeting. Chairman Mike Lefor expressed his support of the budget. "When we look at this, we believe that our job is to try and do this in the most ...
DSU duo earn medalist honors.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 9--When Lyndsey Kent-Filkowski didn't know what to think after her shot out of the bunker on the second hole at Heart River Golf Course ended up in the parking lot. The Dickinson State senior stood with her hands on her hips, looking at her ball and ...
Going nut-free.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 9--With an estimated 2 in 10 people suffering from allergies, it's not surprising a significant number include those who are allergic to nuts. According to WebMD, while the number of adults having peanut allergies has not changed much over the ...
Two fights break out in Dickinson.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 9--The Dickinson Police Department reported on Monday that two large fights broke out this past weekend. According to the police report, at about 1:34 a.m. on Saturday authorities were called to a brawl on Eight Avenue West involving 20-30 ...
Weiler turns photography hobby into career.
Sep 09, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 9--Dickinson's Darren Weiler recently turned his favorite hobby into a career. He opened Weiler Photography LLC on Sept. 2. Although his business is new, Weiler has been interested in photography for years. When Weiler was young, ...
Three men charged with criminal trespass.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Ashley Martin Sep. 10--DICKINSON -- Three Dickinson men have been charged with criminal trespass in connection to a burglary that took place this past weekend.Elias Huizar, 23, Ricardo Huizar, 24, and Steven Sanchez, 21, are all facing identical charges ...
BRIEF: Property thefts reported in Dickinson.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Sep. 10--DICKINSON -- The Dickinson Police Department says two thefts that occurred on Sunday and last week were reported on Tuesday. According to the police report, Dickinson's Cindy Alpert had property stolen from her during an event at the Dickinson Recreation Center on Sunday. The ...
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 10, 2008 ... Sep. 10--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral service for Marvin F. Twogood, 81, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Steven Tangen Officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. MST, Thursday, September 11, ...
Back with a vengeance.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Dustin Monke Sep. 10--RICHARDTON -- New England volleyball coach Jodi Ryder believes her team is figuring things out slowly but surely. The Tigers' 17-25, 25-13, 25-8, 25-20 victory over Richardton-Taylor on Tuesday night was evidence of that. After dropping the ...
Road to be fixed.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 10--THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK NORTH UNIT -- A portion of the North Unit's Scenic Drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been closed for repair. The road closure, which is located from the Caprock Coulee Pullout to the Oxbow ...
Doubles' win propels Dickinson.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 10--For the most part, Tyler Tucker didn't play his best tennis Tuesday at the Dickinson High tennis courts. The Dickinson High senior started the dual against Williston with a 6-2, 7-5 No. 4 singles loss to Williston's Brook McFarlin, and in ...
BRIEF: Two thefts reported in Dickinson.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Sep. 11--DICKINSON -- The Dickinson Police Department reported Wednesday that two thefts were reported on Tuesday. According to the police report, Kathy Forness called authorities at about 12:28 p.m. to report a theft. The report goes on to say that a magnetic Best Friends ...
Renovations begin at Rough Riders Hotel in Medora.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Byline: Beth Wischmeyer Sep. 11--MEDORA -- After closing its doors on Sept. 6, the Rough Riders Hotel's renovations are currently under way. The first part of the remodel, slated to last until June 2009, will renovate the existing hotel rooms, dining room and bar. After the ...
Multiple vandalisms reported in Dickinson.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Sep. 11--DICKINSON -- The Dickinson Police Department received multiple calls reporting vandalism on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the police report, individuals from Dickinson's Midas Muffler Shop called authorities at about 8:22 a.m. on Wednesday to report broken windows on a ...
Sheriff's department talks about campaign signs.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Sep. 11--DICKINSON -- The general election is approaching and we can expect to see more campaign signs promoting federal, state, and local candidates for public office. The Stark County Sheriff's Department would like to remind residents that it is against the law to vandalize or tamper ...
Setting the tone.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 11--Often times when a heavy hitter hammers home a kill on the volleyball court, the crowd goes wild, and the chatter begins about how hard that ball was smacked. But just as often, someone behind the scenes goes unnoticed, doing the job and rarely ...
Column: Packers took it to Vikings.(Column)
Sep 11, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 11--Dear Packer fans, I know ... I know. In my column last week, I said the Vikings would beat Green Bay in a close contest. That, of course, didn't happen, and I'm very happy I chose not to make some ridiculous bet like having to wear green and ...
Prep notebook: Killdeer has two big games coming up.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Byline: Chris Aarhus Sep. 11--The Killdeer Cowboys football team has a couple of big weeks ahead of it. The fifth-ranked Cowboys have to go to top-ranked Harvey this week and follow that with a game against Region 4 rival Beach. Though Wagner acknowledged the ...
Obituaries.(Obituary)
Sep 11, 2008 ... Sep. 11--The Dickinson Press, N.D., Obituaries Funeral services for Gilman Peterson, 95, of Dickinson, formerly of New England, will be 1 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dickinson with the Rev. Steven Tangen and Rev. Roger Dieterle officiating ....
BRIEF: Homecoming royalty named.
Sep 11, 2008 ... Byline: Linda Sailer Sep. 11--Homecoming Week festivities are under way at Dickinson High School, with the finalists being named for king and queen. King finalists are Cole Baker, Kevin Burke, Cole Frenzel, Gregory Hanson and Lucas Hendrickson. Queen ...