Nov. 23, 2009 - The area is seeing a trend of several families who are leaving the big city lights bound for the wide-open, starry skies of North Dakota and the comforts of home. Stuart Langager, a Williston High School 1981 graduate, and his family are no exception. They have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving as they are reminded daily how moving back to Williston was meant to be. Read More.  

Nov. 23, 2009 - Brutger Equities, Inc., has plans to open a $7 million, 48,000 square-foot, four- story extended stay Candlewood Suites February 1, 2010, in Williston. Following shortly behind will be a seven-story, $17 million Holiday Inn and possible convention center which will sit to the southeast of the Candlewood Suites hotel. Read More.

Nov. 23, 2009 - Several large and difficult challenges face the city of Williston and they won't be solved overnight.

Mayor Ward Koeser said the main issues facing the city today must be solved with hard work over a period of time. He hopes to do as much as possible to address them before his fourth and final term as mayor ends in June.

Koeser said the city has seen its share of serious problems over the years, but the problems facing the community today are not impossible to overcome. Read More.

Thank you to all our readers who participated in the Williston Wire survey that was sent out in October. We received a great response and are working hard to bring you the best newsletter possible.

 

The names have been drawn and we want to extend a big congratulations to the following winners: 

Nov. 17, 2009 - Williston State College Dance and Cheer Team invites all students in grades one to 12 to attend WSC Dance and Cheer Team Winter Dance and Cheer Camp Dec. 3, 4 and 5.
 
"This is a fund raiser for the WSC Dance and Cheer Team," said Advisor Stephanie Richter. "We have to raise the money to meet our budget and this is one way we are going to try to do that." Read More.

Nov. 25, 2009 - Well, chalk up another thing North Dakota has going in its favor.In addition to being one of a few states not facing a budget crisis or a serious economic downturn, North Dakota can now also boast that its rate of tourism growth is higher than the national average. Read More. 

 

Nov. 17, 2009 - The pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third consecutive quarter, but the overall delinquency rate hit another record, a new report shows.

For the three months ended Sept. 30, 6.25 percent of U.S. mortgage loans were 60 or more days past due, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion. That's up 58 percent from 3.96 percent a year ago. Read More. 

 

 

11/27 Light Up Harmon Park Parade
The parade begins at the Chamber of Commerce at 6PM, 10 Main St. and proceeds to Harmon Park in central Williston. Christmas Displays are lit up for the duration of the Holiday season. Parade entries are needed! If interested, call the Chamber at 577-6000. There is no cost to enter. The theme this year is The Light of Christmas.

11/27 "Every Birdie's Welcome at Christmas"
The annual Warm Up after Light Up at the James Memorial Art Center! The historic building will be adorned with bird houses of various shapes, sizes, and decor to carry out decorating chair Kevin Duttenhefner's theme of "Every Birdie's Welcome at Christmas". The Center will be open in the afternoon from 2:00-4:00 PM, with entertainment by Pat Lund. The Williston Strings will provide entertainment for those attending in the evening, when the Center will be open from 6:30-8:30 PM. Enjoy hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, or coffee served with holiday cookies. Freewill donation.James Memorial Art Center is located at 621 First Avenue West in Williston. It is handicapped accessible via the entrance on the north side.

11/28 - 11/29  The Grinch
Dance Fever Performing Arts Studio presents its Holiday Show "The Grinch" at 7PM in the Williston High School Auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Adults are $6.00 and children are $3.00.

 

12/01 Williston Lions Club Annual Wreath Sale
Wreaths will be sold door to door starting at 5:30 pm. There will be on-sight sales at First Lutheran Church from 6:30-9:00 pm.

12/03 - 12/07 Entertainment Inc! Presents "A Christmas Story"
A perfect outing for the entire family, this timeless tale consists of a series of hysterical vignettes anybody born in small town America can identify with. Ralphie endures a pesky younger brother, triple dog dares, visiting Santa Claus at a department store, embarrassing gifts from an eccentric relative, and school bullies! For tickets and more information, call 577-3179.

12/05 Share the Spirit Holiday Sale
Share the Spirit is a gigantic Christmas Sale of donated (including new items) of all types of Christmas items. There are ornaments, lights, trees, wreaths, collectibles and much more in this extravaganza. The event is located in the activity room of Bethel Lutheran Home from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All sales are free will offering. The silent auction closes at 12:30 p.m. Donations for this sale can be brought to Bethel starting on November 30. Proceeds benefit those affected by cancer. Event organized by Peggy's Pal's (Relay for Life Team).

 

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