Beulah Beacon News
Commission considers building expansion
With the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department purchasing additional rescue equipment, more storage space is needed, Sheriff Dean Danzeisen told the Mercer County Commission at their meeting Sept. 15.
Filling a big hole
Drivers traveling on N.D. Highway 200 near Beulah may have noticed drilling rigs working in the ditches this past week. The rigs aren’t looking for oil, they are literally looking for nothing.
Storms cause flash flood scare
The second heavy rainstorm within a week caused high water around Mercer County, closing U.S. Highway 200 last Thursday night and pushing Spring Creek close to flood stage. The flood also boosted Spring Creek by nearly 10 feet, forcing an evacuation of the RV Park in Zap.
City Council back to full strength
The Beulah City Council is back up to eight members with the appointment of Brant Keller to the vacant seat in Ward 4.
Tragedy leads to lifesaving message
A public service announcement starts with a phone ringing. A 911 operator answers and a woman describes a drunk driver racing down the road at reckless speed.
SNAP Cards now work at Farmers Markets
North Dakotans who receive supplemental nutrition assistance, what used to be called food stamps, can now use their benefits at certain farmers markets, including those in Hazen and Beulah.
Old KRCC possibilities
Clifford Weigum expressed his plans for the old Knife River Care Center Building on Central Avenue to the Beulah Jobs Development Authority.
School off to a smooth start
The first week of school went smoothly, superintendent Rob Lech said. “As a matter of fact, in the years of being a superintendent this has been a very smooth start to the year,” Lech said. “I think that is always positive. Students are starting school with an understanding of the expectation of them. There is some consistency in the staff and the administration. I think all of that has made a very smooth beginning of the year.”
‘Far beyond the call of duty’
The story of Tuesday, Aug. 17 ends in heartbreak. On that day, 30-year-old Pete Jensen of Hazen lost his life after the boat in which he was riding was overturned in choppy lake conditions.
Eastgate resigns from school board
Phil Eastgate has been the face of Beulah’s School Board for more than 20 years. During last week’s monthly meeting, Eastgate decided it was time to step down from the position with a year remaining in his term.
