Dear Readers -
While Williston has undergone dramatic changes during the past few years, the City's love for baseball has stayed the same. Crowds of more than 3,000 people have attended the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series at Aafedt Stadium. The event has featured excellent baseball, food and entertainment and the venue is looking its best!
Barbara Peterson
Writer
Williston Wire
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Jackson Credits Babe Ruth Baseball for Starting Coaching Career | |
Oil Patch Dispatch
by Amy Dalrymple
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Coach Phil Jackson, center, shakes hands with fans during a banquet for the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series in Williston, N.D., recently. Host president Larry Grondahl is pictured at right. Amy Dalrymple/Forum News Service |
Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson credits coaching Babe Ruth baseball in Williston with setting the foundation for his career. Jackson returned to his hometown of Williston on Friday to speak during a banquet that kicks off the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series. In a news conference before Friday night's banquet, Jackson said Williston's Babe Ruth baseball program gave him his first coaching job. "Those memories of coaching kids and going through those long days of coaching both morning and afternoons and then evening baseball games are probably what got me started in the business," said Jackson, adding that he also had groundskeeper duties. Read More. | |
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Postmaster General Pledges Improvements in Oil Patch | |
Oil Patch Dispatch
by Amy Dalrymple
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Williston Mayor Ward Koeser, from left, talks to Sen. John Hoeven, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and Postal Service District Manager Roy Reynolds recently in Williston, N.D. Amy Dalrymple/Forum News Service |
Postmaster General Patrick Donohoe toured North Dakota's Oil Patch Wednesday and pledged to improve service to the rapidly growing area."I'm sorry this has taken so long, but we will get this stuff resolved," Donohoe told community leaders during a roundtable meeting in Williston. Residents of Williston and surrounding communities told Donohoe about inadequate post office facilities, mail that's delayed or never arrives, and waiting in line for hours to pick up a package. Read More.
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Continental Says Lower Three Forks "Filled with Oil" | |
Petroleum News
by Ray Tyson
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A Continental Resources eco pad in the Williston Basin. |
Williston Basin pioneer Continental Resources has completed enough exploratory work on the lower benches of the Three Forks to conclude that the play is massive, full of oil, and more. "It is looking commercial over a very large geographic area, where we think that at least one and in many cases two of these deeper benches will be commercially productive," said Winston Frederick Bott, Continental's president and chief operating officer. Read More. | |
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| The Evolution of Boomtown USA | |
Winnipeg Free Press
by Bartley Kives | |
Williston is now the fastest-growing U.S. city with a population between 10,000 and 50,000 people -- to the continued amazement of longtime residents of what was once just another North Dakota farming town.
"There are so many more people and it's grown so fast, it's hard to greet that new neighbour, because in effect you have 10 new neighbours," said Brent Bogar, the Williston city commissioner responsible for building, planning and the water-and-sewer system ("all the crazy stuff," he said) in a city that's officially embraced the title of Boomtown U.S.A. Read More.
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| Health Care Providers Expand as Williston Grows | |
Build a Better Tomorrow
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Mercy Medical Center continues to expand its health care services to accommodate the region's growing needs. |
A growing Williston-area community means different things to different people. The on-going change has lots of service sectors expanding, with health care as no exception to the rule. "A Williston of 40,000 people has very different health service needs, compared to a Williston of 20,000 people," says Matt Grimshaw, president of Mercy Medical Center. "And it's about more than just doubling the staff. We have to worry about and understand what specialties and emerging needs are important to support." Read More. | |
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| Acme Tools Opens in Williston | |
News Release
 Acme Tools, a major tool distributor and premier retailer of tools and equipment has opened its doors in Williston. The general manager of the store is Coleman Baird; he is pictured in front of the building at right. A grand opening celebration with manufacturers representatives will be held September 16. Read More.
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| Dakota Landing Hotel to Open September 3 | |
News Release
 Dakota Landing, a unique residence hotel designed to meet the growing needs of the Bakken Shale housing market, will open September 3. Dakota Landing is inviting the community to tour the new property. On Monday, September 9, from 4-6 p.m., Dakota Landing will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception and on Wednesday, September 11, from 5-9 p.m. Dakota Landing will host an open house and tours for the public. Read More.
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| Corcoran School Hopes to Preserve After-School Program | |
Williston Herald
by Sara Spaulding
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T.J. Corcoran is trying to establish an after-school program in Williston. |
The owner of the Corcoran School is trying to salvage Williston's after-school program after it failed to receive a grant to fund it. The Corcoran School is an independent early education and after-school education institution. The Williston Public School District No. 1 and T.J. Corcoran are discussing the possibility of a collaboration. "I'm hopeful that we'll be able to work out an arrangement in the next few days so we can launch an after-school program in mid-September," said Corcoran. Read More. | |
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| Potential School Busing Project Needs More Riders | |
Williston Economic Development
by Barb Peterson
 The Corcoran School is urging parents of school-aged children who would like busing to register their children as soon as possible. "We have not realized the busing enrollment that we anticipated based on our survey results," says T.J. Corcoran, the owner of the Corcoran School. "This is despite setting busing rates at a level that the vast majority of the respondents found affordable." Corcoran speculates some parents may be waiting to see if the after-school program is restored. Read More.
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Massage Therapist Enjoys Work in Oil Patch | |
Oil Patch Dispatch
by Amy Dalrymple
 Former Kentucky man Kaz Matsubara followed up a complete career change with a move to North Dakota. Matsubara moved to Williston in October 2011 and began working as a massage therapist almost immediately. He's had a steady stream of customers for the past year at Jackie's Therapeutic Massage & Day Spa in downtown Williston. Even the slower days when he first arrived in Williston were busier than in his previous work place in Kentucky. Read More.
Kaz Matsubara moved from Kentucky to North Dakota to work as a massage therapist. Amy Dalrymple/Forum News Service | |
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| Williston Considers Neighborhood Watch Program | |
Williston Herald
by Larry Griffin
 Williston is considering whether to implement official Neighborhood Watch patrols in residential areas.
At a meeting with Det. Amy Nickoloff at the Williston Police Department recently, concerned citizens hashed out a plan to enact official, structured Neighborhood Watch patrols. Read More. | |
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| Enbridge Pipeline Expansion Celebrated, but Leaders call for More | |
Oil Patch Dispatch
by Amy Dalrymple
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Gov. Jack Dalrymple, left, and Steve Wuori, president of Liquid Pipelines for Enbridge, turn a ceremonial valve Monday, in Berthold, N.D., to celebrate the company's recent expansion. Amy Dalrymple/Forum News Service |
Enbridge Pipelines employees paused recently to mark the completion of two projects that nearly doubled the amount of oil the company transports out of North Dakota. State and federal officials joined the celebration, but urged Enbridge to move forward with additional projects to move even more Bakken crude. "We come here to say congratulations, but we also come here to say we need more," said Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D. The recently completed Bakken Pipeline Expansion Project adds 145,000 barrels per day of pipeline capacity and the new Berthold Rail Facility transports another 80,000 barrels a day. Read More.
North Dakota Pipeline Authority August Update. | |
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Neset Consulting Builds New Office Space, Community Gathering Area in Tioga |
KXNet
by Jim Olson
 A company that's been providing well site geology services to the oil industry for more than three decades is moving into new, more spacious headquarters in Tioga soon. Neset Consulting Service was started by Kathy Neset in 1980. It now has two divisions and more than two dozen employees; and a need for more space. The new building has a big, open feel - and includes a large area that Neset hopes will be a community gathering spot. Read More.
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Dickinson to Scale Back New Apartment Construction | |
Dickinson Press
by Katherine Grandstrand
 Apartment building in Dickinson may be slowing down. Community Development Director Ed Courton told a Utah-based group who planned to build about 900 apartment units in Dickinson, that the City was near capacity with apartments. Courton said all existing, under construction and planned apartment buildings were considered in the city's decision. Read More.
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Allegiant to Provide Bismarck-Orlando Flights | |
Bismarck Tribune
 Allegiant Airlines will offer nonstop flights between Bismarck and Orlando, Fla., this fall. Starting Nov. 23, Allegiant will have two flights a week between the Bismarck Airport and Orlando-Sanford International Airport. Flights will operate Wednesdays and Saturdays; flights will depart Orlando at 1:35 p.m. Eastern time and arrive in Bismarck at 4:35 p.m.; flights will depart Bismarck at 5:15 p.m. Central time and arriving in Orlando at 10 p.m. Read More.
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Bakken Construction Summit September 25-26 in Bismarck | |
Williston Economic Development
by Barb Peterson
 The Bakken Construction Summit is being billed as the largest gathering of the construction and real estate development industries in the Bakken Region! The two-day event will be held September 25-26 at the Civic Center in Bismarck. "It's like packing six months of market research and networking into two days," exclaims Dawa Solutions Group President and CEO Jeff Zarling. Read More.
PRNewswire Bakken Construction Summit News Release. | |
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Williston Summit September 3-5 | |
Williston Economic Development
 The "Williston Summit" is a three-day event that will be held September 3-5 in Williston.
"The Williston Summit will be a tremendous opportunity to develop a "Bakken Network" and to learn more about the growth in the region and future plans and investments in and around the community of Williston", says Tom Rolfstad, Director of Williston Economic Development. Read More. | |
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Upcoming Energy Events |
09/03-05 Williston Summit
The three-day event will feature the most recent information from ND's oil and gas industry and how it relates to economic development. Sponsored by Williston Economic Development.
09/09-11 Bakken Infrastructure Finance & Development
Two spectacular events at the Bismarck Civic Center in Bismarck, ND.
09/11-12 Bakken Oil Product & Oil Service Expo
With more than 450 oil and gas related companies operating in the Williston area, the Bakken oil show is the place to connect, network and conduct business. Williston, ND.
09/10-12 Oilfield Management
Join experts across the spectrum to dig into issues and brainstorm solutions that will cut costs while boosting ROI. Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX.
09/16-18 North Dakota Petroleum Council Annual Meeting
Anyone with an interest in the oil and gas business in the Williston Basin should attend. Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
09/12-13 2nd Black Gold Ohio
Stake your claim in the skyrocketing $22 billion Utica Shale Boom. The Greater Columbus Conventions Center, Columbus, OH.
09/25-26 Bakken Construction Summit
Exploring a billion dollar construction market. Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, ND. | |
| Upcoming Williston Events | |
08/24 Downtown Farmers Market
Stock up on fresh vegetables & fruits as the growing season provides; baked goods, salsa, jams, jellies & crafts! The farmers market begins at 10 a.m. in Downtown Williston in the American State Bank and Trust's parking lot located at 1st Ave. W. & W. Broadway.
08/26-27 Kay Michael Lee Studio Fall Registration
Registration will be held from 6-8 p.m. for ages 3 to adult for the following classes: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and modern for ages 3 to adult. The studio is located at 11 First Avenue East.
08/27 Classes Begin at Williston State College
The first full day of classes begins at 7:30 a.m.
08/31 Living History Weekend
Reenactors portray American Fur Company employees and American Indians at the historic Fort Union Trading Post.
09/05 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Williston Senior Apartment Homes
G.A. Haan Development and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency will hold a groundbreaking for phase two of the Williston Senior Apartment Homes at 10 a.m.
09/07 Donn Skadeland Memorial Golf Tournament
The purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for the operations of the Teton Athletic Department at Williston State College.
09/07 Darrel Schmidt Memorial Golf Tournament
The tournament raises funds for the Opportunity Foundation to provide people with disabilities funds for transportation, unexpected medical and housing costs. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse.
09/21-22 Parade of Homes
The Williston Area Homebuilders Association will present Williston's first Parade of Homes.
10/03 Williston Job Fair
8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center. Open to all job seekers. Job Fair Flyer. | |
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