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Leadership Williston was developed and implemented by the Chamber of Commerce's Partners in Education and Leadership Committee "To Train and Empower Williston's Future Leaders." As a Leadership Williston participant, I have found myself in a few places I would consider to be outside my area of expertise. My most recent, "Leadership Adventure" (This is what I have dubbed my Leadership Williston meeting days.) was to the Sidney Sugar plant in Sidney, MT. At first glance the large, ominous building...
With roots stretching back to 2006, Six Appeal was founded in the halls of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. It began as a collegiate hobby; a diversion from studies, fun with friends, and yes, maybe a way to break the ice with young ladies. Those college freshmen had no idea what they had set in motion. Within a year, they were performing concerts around campus. Within two years, they won their first a cappella competition. After three years, they began touring in the Midwest, and giving clinics for high schools. By their senior year, they h...
The 61st Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held Feb. 4-6, 2014 at the Grand Williston, formerly the Airport International Inn, Williston, ND. Monday, February 4th area 5th graders will be participating in a bread fair at 1 pm. Come and observe the student activities that afternoon. A new feature of this year’s event is NDSU’s “The Best of the Best in Wheat, Barley, Corn and Soybean Production”. This truly will be a great opportunity for area producers to learn more about traditional and emerging crops grown in this area. Additio...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Recognition Banquet Monday evening at St. Catherine's Church in Fairview. After delightful entertainment by 4Ever Faithful, and a delicious dinner served by Kountry Catering, awards were presented. Pictured are back row, L to R, Chamber of Commerce honoree Ryan Kopp and City of Fairview award winner Bryan Cummins. Front, L to R, Fairview Ministerial Association award winners Floyd and Kathy Usselman and Fairview Old Timer's Festival honoree...
Christian Griffith has been promoted to vice president, commercial department manager for Stockman Bank Sidney. His responsibilities include overseeing the commercial loan department at the Sidney branch, developing financing packages to fit the needs of each business client, as well as managing new and existing commercial loan relationships. Griffith brings over 13 years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial and mortgage lending, management training, credit analysis,...
Rau School is proud to announce Malia Crosby, daughter of Dana and Kay Crosby, as the student of the quarter. Malia has a positive attitude and is a fantastic example to the other students at Rau. She is a hard worker, and does her work to the best of her abilities. Malia enjoys playing sports and hanging out with her friends. She is kind, respectful, and happy to help teachers and peers alike. Malia is polite and follows the rules in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground. Congratulation Malia! Keep up the good wor...
The Masons of Lower Yellowstone Lodge #90 in Sidney have provided applications to all Richland County high schools to apply for the Ben York Masonic Scholarship. Graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a course of study in the construction/building trades such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, etc. are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship was created by the local Masonic lodge to honor the memory of Ben York. Ben was a long time Sidney plumber and electrician as well as a devoted member of the Masonic...
Designed to raise awareness and collect oral care products for children and teens in need, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held this February, National Children’s Dental Health Month. With participation from 3,900 Walmart locations, the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will promote oral health for families across the nation. Local community members can visit Williston’s Walmart® Supercenter to drop off donated oral care products for youth in need in the America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive Box and pick up their free Kid’s Activity Pac...
The Sidney Wrestling Club sent 5 wrestlers to Livingston, MT to attend the 2014 USAW Freestyle/Greco State Championship Tournament. The results are as follows: Greco Placers Chace Waters – 3rd Place at Intermediate 87# Devon Becker – 8th Place at Novice 75# Riley Waters – 4th Place at Novice 100# Everett Jensen – 8th Place at Schoolboy 87# Freestyle Placers Chace Waters – 2nd Place at Intermediate 87# Riley Waters – 2nd Place at Novice 100#...
“The Northern Plains Resource Council believes that careful analysis of the just-released final Environmental Impact Statement will show that it is far short of demonstrating that the Keystone XL pipeline would be in the national interest,” said Darrell Garoutte, a Northern Plains member and rancher whose land would be crossed by the pipeline in McCone County, Montana. “The release of the final EIS means that it is now time for citizens, especially in the affected states with so much to lose, to speak up and let Secretary Kerry and Presi...
A revised law aimed at curbing the abuse of a Montana program for disabled hunters will require all permitted hunters to be medically recertified to obtain a valid permit to hunt from a vehicle. The permit allows a disabled person who can’t walk without assistance to hunt from a car, truck or other vehicle. The recertification requirement becomes effective March 1. Only a licensed physician, chiropractor, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse can attest to a disabled person’s qualifying condition. Montana lawmakers mad...
The library will be hosting a number of activities for adults in the Richland County area. A Pinterest party will be held on Thursday, February 6th. Pinterest is an online “bulletin” board that allows you to “pin” or save your favorite websites to one place. There are a wide variety of categories that are saved to Pinterest, such as vehicles, recipes, crafts, education, books, movies, and more. Learn all about Pinterest during a half hour demonstration at 5:oo. Following the presentation will be a recycled t-shirt craft. Participants will le...
Millions of people are facing severe winter weather over the next few days, including right here in Montana. Montana Red Cross is watching the situation and is prepared to respond to emergencies when necessary. “Temperatures are expected to drop precipitously over the next few days in some areas, and the added wind chill is likely to create potentially hazardous winter weather conditions around the state, especially in the northeastern part of Montana,” says Rod Kopp, CEO of Montana Red Cross. “In a harsh climate like ours, it is worth remin...
team will head to Plentywood Friday to play at 7 p.m. and Glendive Saturday to play at 7:30 p.m. Pictured above: Lakayla Nentwig dribbles down the court for a shot at the basket....
Montana, known around the world as having some of the highest quality beef genetics, is continually looking for new markets. This year, after receiving funding, the Montana Department of Agriculture meat and livestock marketing officer Marty Earnheart, Montana State University Interim Dean and Director of the College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Stations Dr. Glenn Duff, and two Montana beef genetic industry producers are poised to travel to South Africa in late January to assess the South African beef genetics market. “Our high q...
Is your dream to travel the country and learn about the different aspects of the beef industry? The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Research and Education Endowment Foundation is sponsoring the trip for one young Montana rancher to attend the 2014 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). “The Montana Stockgrowers Association Foundation is committed to investing in the development and education of leaders in the agriculture business, and the Foundation sees a positive return on the investment in the Young Cattlemen’s Conference delegates,” said Du...
Train ND is looking for help and support to build the Northwest Center. Envisioned is a facility that will provide opportunities to hold workforce training classes, educational classes, business meetings, and other events. Russ Rankin, Chair of the TrainND Advisory boards stated, “This building is valuable to energy businesses as it will provide all types of training from entry level safety training to advanced technical classes. This project will leave a legacy for future businesses to utilize for decades in the future.” Train ND provides tra...
The 36th annual GATE (Glendive Agri-Trade Expo) is quickly approaching – so mark your calendars and plan to spend an enjoyable weekend Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th, 2014. Doors open Friday from 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM – 4PM Join us for exceptional seminar speakers: Friday 11:00 AM Echelon Ag “Advanced Technology – Precision Ag Now & In The Future” Friday 1:30 PM Estate Planning “When the South Forty Needs a 1040” Saturday 10:00 AM Estate Planning “When the South Forty Needs a 1040” Saturday 1:30 PM 4-H is Great Raffle tick...
mitment to rangeland education, the Montana Range Days program has announced that $3000 in college scholarships will be offered for 2014. Three different $1000 scholarships will be given, including the “Bob Sitz Memorial Scholarship”, and the “Harold and Lillian Jensen Scholarship”. These scholarships are provided to assist young persons with an interest in Range Science. Since its beginning in 1977, Montana Range Days has grown to become the largest rangeland education event in the region, involving over 300 adults and youth for three days of...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club hosted its first ever-home competition meet since 1989 on Saturday, February 1. The competing teams were; Sidney Gymnastics Club, Western Stars (Williston), Devil Dog Gymnastics (Glendive), Northern Pacific Gymnastics (Miles City). Team competitions results are as follows: Level 2: 1st Western Stars, 2nd Sidney, 3rd Northern Pacific. Level 3: 1st Sidney, 2nd Northern Pacific, 3rd Devil Dogs....
