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  • Papka Credits 4-H With Helping Him Grow

    Dianne Swanson|Aug 2, 2023

    Lane Papka, Savage, has really enjoyed his time in 4-H and how much it has helped him grow as a person. Over the past five years with the Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers, Papka has raised pigs and steers along with completing photography and woodworking projects. His favorite is the steers which he purchases from and keeps at Morgan Ernster’s farm. His pigs have been housed at the Peter’s farm. He has earned a Perfect Quality award for his pig and blue ribbons for the majority of his entries. He also served as vice president of his club for...

  • Whitney Van Hook Appreciates Her Time As Richland County 4-H Member

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 26, 2023

    Whitney Van Hook, Brorson Farmhands 4-H Club, has a long history with the program, starting as a Clover Bud when she was just 6 years old. She has been a full-fledged 4-Her since 2013 with various projects over the years including poultry, rabbits, steers, horses and sewing projects. But she has always had a quilt project and a hog. This year, she will show a steer and a hog, and have a beautiful quilt to enter in the Richland County Fair. The quilt project has been a constant throughout Van Hoo...

  • Papka Credits 4-H With Helping Him Grow

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 26, 2023

    Lane Papka, Savage, has really enjoyed his time in 4-H and how much it has helped him grow as a person. Over the past five years with the Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers, Papka has raised pigs and steers along with completing photography and woodworking projects. His favorite is the steers which he purchases from and keeps at Morgan Ernster's farm. His pigs have been housed at the Peter's farm. He has earned a Perfect Quality award for his pig and blue ribbons for the majority of his entries....

  • Western Choice Cooperative Prides Itself On Customer Service

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 26, 2023

    Member owned Western Choice Cooperative is proud to serve its farmer-rancher members as well as casual customers visiting their stores. A C-store, Hardware Hanks, a tire shop and a car wash in Killdeer, ND along with C-stores in Manning, ND and Sidney, MT complete the holdings of this 88-year-old business. Founded in 1935 as Farmers Union Oil, the coop became Western Choice in 2016. It is member-producer-owned with a board of directors and a general manager who hires department managers who...

  • 77th Annual Fairview Old Timers Reunion & Summer Festival July 13-16

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 12, 2023

    It’s that time once again when people from all over the country converge on Fairview for the annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. Class reunions, family reunions, parades, food and tons of fun mark the weekend. Kick off the celebration with Bingo & Beer at the Double Barrel Thursday, July 13. Cards are $2 each and proceeds go to Post Prom 2024. Enjoy a nice evening in Sharbono Park Friday beginning at 5 p.m. with “Hamburgers in the Park” served by Fairview 4-H for only $10 per plate. Registration of Old Timers will also take place...

  • 77th Annual Fairview Old Timers Reunion & Summer Festival July 13-16

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 5, 2023

    It’s that time once again when people from all over the country converge on Fairview for the annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. Class reunions, family reunions, parades, food and tons of fun mark the weekend. Kick off the celebration with Bingo & Beer at the Double Barrel Thursday, July 13. Cards are $2 each and proceeds go to Post Prom 2024. Enjoy a nice evening in Sharbono Park Friday beginning at 5 p.m. with “Hamburgers in the Park” served by Fairview 4-H for only $10 per plate. Registration of Old Timers will also take place...

  • 77th Annual Old Timers Reunion & Summer Festival July 13-16

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 28, 2023

    It’s that time once again when people from all over the country converge on Fairview for the annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival. Class reunions, family reunions, parades, food and tons of fun mark the weekend. Kick off the celebration with Bingo & Beer at the Double Barrel Thursday, July 13. Cards are $2 each and proceeds go to Post Prom 2024. Enjoy a nice evening in Sharbono Park Friday beginning at 5 p.m. with “Hamburgers in the Park” served by Fairview 4-H for only $10 per plate. Registration of Old Timers will also take place...

  • Fairview Community Garage Sale June 17

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 14, 2023

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....

  • Fairview Community Garage Sale June 17

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....

  • Williston Crazy Days June 9 & 10

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    Take advantage of some Crazy Deals, enjoy some great food, and let your kids have fun during Williston’s Crazy days Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Several streets downtown will be blocked off to accommodate five to ten pop-up shops and two or three food vendors. Kids will have a blast with the bubble machine, sidewalk chalk, lawn games and lots more. The Williston Library Book Mobile will also be set up downtown. Be sure to check out all the delightful downtown businesses which will be offering Crazy b...

  • Save Like Crazy At Books On Broadway

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    Enjoy some free gourmet popcorn as you browse the sidewalk sales at Books on Broadway Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 10, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Be sure to check out the vast selection of books, and the unique toys inside as well. For a refreshing treat, try an Italian soda with one of the many delicious summer syrups which include pineapple, classic watermelon, south seas blend, pomegranate, huckleberry, blackberry, peach, blue cotton candy and desert pear. Add some summer flavor to your latte or other espresso drinks as well....

  • TheZone Summer Lunch Program Starts June 12 In Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 7, 2023

    All kids, kindergarten-high school are welcome to enjoy a safe space paired with a nutritious meal this summer, hosted by Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches in cooperation with Fairview Schools. Lunches will be provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, alternating between the two churches. A red flag saying EAT will signal the location. Pastor Tim O’Shields, Zion Lutheran Church, explained the program, saying that there are no walls involved. No income requirements, no religious affiliation. Just fellowship a...

  • Benefit For Tess Hurley Saturday, June 3

    Dianne Swanson|May 31, 2023

    Friends and family are hosting a benefit for Sidney-Fairview native Tess Hurley Saturday, June 3 at The Waterhole #3, Fairview. The free-will donation feed starts at 6 p.m. featuring BBQ burgers with all the trimmings. A silent auction runs from 1-8 p.m. followed by a live auction. Anyone wishing to donate items for either auction may drop them off with Kim at The Waterhole #3. Hurley is a single mom of four, well known in the community, from either Sadie's Cafe, Richland Federal Credit Union...

  • TheZone Summer Lunch Program Starts June 12 In Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 31, 2023

    All kids, kindergarten-high school are welcome to enjoy a safe space paired with a nutritious meal this summer, hosted by Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches in cooperation with Fairview Schools. Lunches will be provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, alternating between the two churches. A red flag saying EAT will signal the location. Pastor Tim O’Shields, Zion Lutheran Church, explained the program, saying that there are no walls involved. No income requirements, no religious affiliation. Just fellowship a...

  • "The Most Unlikely Pair" Book Signing At Page Turners, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 31, 2023

    Readers are in for a treat on Saturday, June 3 as Page Turners, book store, Fairview, hosts Alexander author Sandy Rieker for a reading and signing of her book “The Most Unlikely Pair”. The reading will be at 1 p.m. followed by the book signing until 3 p.m. Rieker says she got her inspiration from watching her own farm animals and wrote the story about a chicken and a goat that become friends with one another after being adopted. Her intention is to teach kids that it’s okay to be different and to always be kind to one another. Amazing illus...

  • VBS, Safe In The Fire, A Story Of Faith, In Fairview June 5-8

    Dianne Swanson|May 31, 2023

    All area children from pre-school-9th grade are invited to a week of fun and learning as Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches, Fairview, host Vacation Bible School June 5-8 with the theme of Safe in the Fire, A Story of Faith: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The fun-filled week kicks off Sunday, June 4 with a parade at 4 p.m. with golf carts, side by sides, gators, antique cars full of kids, and adults, riding through the streets of Fairview. A picnic and games will follow at Zion Lutheran Church. Please...

  • VBS, Safe In The Fire, A Story Of Faith, In Fairview June 5-8

    Dianne Swanson|May 24, 2023

    All area children from pre-school-9th grade are invited to a week of fun and learning as Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches, Fairview, host Vacation Bible School June 5-8 with the theme of Safe in the Fire, A Story of Faith: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The fun-filled week kicks off Sunday, June 4 with a parade at 4 p.m. with golf carts, side by sides, gators, antique cars full of kids, and adults, riding through the streets of Fairview. A picnic and games...

  • "The Most Unlikely Pair" Book Signing At Page Turners, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 24, 2023

    Readers are in for a treat on Saturday, June 3 as Page Turners, the book store in Fairview, hosts Alexander author Sandy Rieker for a reading and signing of her book "The Most Unlikely Pair." The reading will be at 1 p.m. followed by the book signing until 3 p.m. Rieker says she got her inspiration from watching her own farm animals and wrote the story about a chicken and a goat that become friends with one another after being adopted. Her intention is to teach kids that it's okay to be differen...

  • Waterhole #3 Has New Owner

    Dianne Swanson|May 17, 2023

    Judd Burman fulfilled his childhood dream of owning a bar when he purchased the Waterhole #3 and Oasis Casino in Fairview on April 20, 2023. "I've always wanted to own a bar, ever since I was a little kid," Burman said. "I didn't want to be a lawyer or a doctor, I just wanted to own a bar." The Fairview native is very proud of the bar he purchased and encourages everyone to stop in. "It's a beautiful bar. Anyone who hasn't been in for awhile really needs to come and see it." Burman is still a...

  • TheZone Summer Lunch Program Starts June 12 In Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 17, 2023

    All kids, kindergarten-high school are welcome to enjoy a safe space paired with a nutritious meal this summer, hosted by Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches in cooperation with Fairview Schools. Lunches will be provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, alternating between the two churches. A red flag saying EAT will signal the location. Pastor Tim O'Shields, Zion Lutheran Church, explained the program, saying that there are no walls involved. No income requireme...

  • Sunshine Latte Ribbon Cutting

    Dianne Swanson|May 17, 2023

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Sunshine Latte, Fairview, Tuesday, May 9. Stop by for a cup of the best coffee in town Monday-Saturday from 6 a. m.-6 p. m. The kiosk serves all your favorite coffees, plus smoothies, frappes, lemonade, Italian sodas, Zingers and hot cocoa, with lots of flavors to choose from. Order ahead if you wish by calling 850-693-5994. Owner Bridgette Washington has been very pleased with the warm welcome she and her staff have received since...

  • Teacher Appreciation SURVIVOR Game On Now At Fairview School

    Dianne Swanson|May 10, 2023

    Although every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, May 8-12 is officially National Teacher Appreciation Week. The administration at Fairview School is working hard to showcase their outstanding teaching staff with a Survivor Game, with a digital wheel set up outside the administration office. Any adult in the building will be allowed to make one spin each day to earn points and win prizes. Each day, some prizes are represented as the BIG PRIZE. Those winnings can be collected by contacting...

  • Fairview Community Garage Sale June 17

    Dianne Swanson|May 10, 2023

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....

  • Lindblom Still Active At 99

    Dianne Swanson|Apr 26, 2023

    Dr. Stanley Lindblom, Sidney, celebrated his 99th birthday with friends last Tuesday, April 18. This charming, soft-spoken gentleman still lives in his own house, takes care of his own yard and meets the guys for coffee and conversation every morning. When asked about how it feels to be turning 99, Lindblom chuckled a bit and said that time marches on and we have to march along with it. "You have to keep doing something," he said. "You have to keep your body and mind functioning. You can't just...

  • Books On Broadway To Celebrate National Independent Book Store Day

    Dianne Swanson|Apr 26, 2023

    Join Chuck and the staff Saturday, April 29 for a laid-back celebration of 30 years as an independent book store. Munch on some popcorn and sip some root beer as you check out the vast array of books for all ages and interests. Catch some local music too at Books on Broadway which is celebrating 30 years since Robin Wilder opened the popular attraction at 12 1/2 E. Broadway, Williston, ND. Books on Broadway is always happy to help you locate a hard-to-find book and special orders are always welcome. Check out their unique toys and amazing gift...

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