Westhope News

Thursday, July 09, 2009 Area 4-H members who received ribbons at the Bottineau County Fair included: Dustin M. Bryantt, Souris - Turtle Mountain 4-H Club -- blue ribbon for one dozen colored chicken eggs Dustin M. Bryantt, Souris - Turtle Mountain 4-H Club -- blue ribbon for one dozen brown chicken eggs Cody O Bedlion, Souris - Pickering Boosters ...

The SUGAR SHACK Restored in time for Centennial "In this home may love abide, and bless all those who step inside." This saying is beautifully printed above the breakfast nook of a home restored by Steve and Corrine Melberg in Powers Lake.

Most of us learn to ride bicycles when we're kids.....but do we keep on riding? Some do - many do not! Well, Westhope was full of those who have kept on riding this past weekend.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 A Trip to Historic Medora is Worth the Effort! By Ginny Heth Taking a trip back to the 'old west' would always be something that I'd enjoy -- but not something that I get a chance to do often........... Thursday and Friday of last week were Media Days at Medora, North Dakota and Steve and I took advantage of the opportunity ...

An annual cycling event across north-central North Dakota has a little added meaning for some this year as the final leg of the journey happens to coincide with Father's Day.

Bicyclists from all over the state are gathered at the Canadian border for a 160-mile bike ride.

That hasn't stopped dozens of cyclists from participating in the annual "Bike the Border" tour.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 Nearly ten months have passed by since my arrival here in Germany.

Thursday, June 11, 2009 The National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils is pleased to announce that Upper Dakota RC&D Council of Minot, North Dakota has been reauthorized as a member of the National Circle of Diamonds Program.

Thursday, June 04, 2009 Honoring....... Remembering......... Memorial Day dawned in Westope, as predicted, very wet! Rain throughout the night had soaked everything, but as the morning progressed the rain subsided and the wind picked up! One more windy way in North Dakota! A good crowd was on hand for the annual Memorial Day Program at the Westhope ...

The 2009 Westhope High School Graduation Commencement was held at the Westhope Gymnasium at 2:00 on Sunday, May 17th.

Dosch Retiring after 37 years of Teaching Agriculture "I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task." This is the closing sentence of the National FFA Organization Creed.

Thirty-two seniors to graduate from county schools The three county schools in Burke County will graduate a total of 32 seniors, nearly double of last year's numbers, with only 18 graduates in 2008.

Tinjum resigns as Executive Director for the Burke JDA Local students awarded scholarships from North Central Electric Cooperative North Central Electric Cooperative has awarded seven college scholarships totaling $4,000 for the 2009-2010 school year.

Jessie Lee Ferguson, 72, of Mohall died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at a Minot, N.D., hospital.

Cora M. Hunter, 94 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Esmond, and Maddock, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at St.

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, 168 pages, $19.95. Review: In this evocative collection of essays, Dean Hulse laments the evolution from small farms to factories, from small-town life to big cities.

Thursday, May 07, 2009 Westhope Seniors Honor 80+ Members A total of 25 members of the Westhope Senior Citizens gathered at M&D Pizza on Monday, April 20th to celebrate their members who are 80 years old and older.

Two B-BC speakers place at State Meet Four Bowbells/Burke Central students received awards at the State Class B speech meet.

The snow is finally gone, and the floodwaters have largely receded from the area, with the exception of areas such as Towner, Bantry and Willow City.