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The 35th Annual Glendive Agri-Trade Exposition (GATE) will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Eastern Plains Event Center in Glendive. This premier ag-related exposition will again offer a forum for contacting hundreds of people, showing and sharing ideas, and visiting with friends, old and new. The 2013 GATE will also feature the 13th Annual Bull Show and the 8th Annual Stallion Show on Friday, February 8. The GATE will be open 9 am to 6 pm on Friday and 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Gateway Cowbelles will...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Recognition Banquet Monday evening. After a delicious dinner catered by Millers’ Corner, and delightful entertainment by Forever Faithful, awards were given out by Fairview entities. Pictured are, back row, L to R, Fairview Chamber recipients, rural postal carriers Robin Trudell and Merlene Cherrey; and Fairview schools recipient, bus driver Alvin Miller. Front row, L to R, Fairview Ministerial award winner Carla Malsam, and City of Fairview r...
With the continuous and ever-changing activity occurring within the county, NDSU Extension Service will be facilitating a program called “Land & Mineral Owners Discussion of Oil & Gas Development.” This event will be hosted by NDSU Extension Service for land owners, mineral owners and the general public to discuss the ongoing oil and gas development in western North Dakota. Topics will include mineral leasing, pipeline easements, surface damages and related matters based on participants’ interest and questions. This is an opportunity to consi...
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. If you want to turn compassion into action, become a volunteer and make a difference every day! Please join us on Monday, February 11, 2013, at 5:30 PM for an informational meeting about the American Red Cross at the DES office in the Nutter Building at 123 W Main Street in Sidney. Current members will provide a potluck dinner for all. Learn all about Red Cross and our local Disaster Action Team. Local volunteers will provide...
We are a small rural water district located east of the Yellowstone River SE of Sidney off of MT 23. We are outside of the current boundary for the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority. We must treat our water for floride and the system is aging. Repairs and improvements are very costly. Dry Redwater can ask for an extension of service area. If you live in the vicinity of Highway 23 east of the Yellowstone River across the MDU bridge and would be interested in connecting to the Dry Redwater, please contact Mandie Nay, DRWA Coordinator...
Gaven Clifton, sixth-grade student at Rau School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 25th, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level geographic bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 25th Annual National Geographic Society. Clifton will now take a written test which is submitted to the state level. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in the state bee...
Bloomfield - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 8.1 miles of Highway State Secondary 254, near Bloomfield in Dawson County. The project begins near the County Road 444 intersection, at reference marker 17.4 and extends north for 8.1 miles ending near the County Road 428 intersection at (reference marker 25.5). Proposed work includes applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal & cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement marking, signage and...
February is National Snack Food Month, and what better way to celebrate healthy snacking than helping local children? This year is the seventh annual snack drive of the Richland County Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club provides daily after-school snacks for around 85 children, and relies on our donations to accomplish this. The snack drive is promoted by the Richland County Nutrition Coalition (RCNC), as it is a great opportunity to encourage healthy snacking among children. Interested in donating and supporting the local Boys and Gi...
Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Minow of Sidney are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Minow, to Chris Carver, son of Mr. & Mrs. Keith Carver of Florida, and the late Melissa Carver. Jessica is a 2010 graduate of Sidney High School and a 2013 graduate of Montana State University Billings, C.O.T. and is now employed at Smith, Lange & Halley of Sidney. Chris is a 2009 graduate of Savage High School and is self employed. A June 29 wedding is planned at the Assembly of God Church in...
The Sidney-Richland County Library and the Family Resource Center are proud to work together to make sure that every family in Richland County has the tools and support they need to be happy and healthy. Because of this partnership, anyone who uses the library has access to a wide variety of materials that can help families learn, play and grow together, even through tough times. Library and Family Resource Center staff are more than happy to help you find what you need to help your family deal with a loss, a major change (like moving or going...
February 14, 2013 to be V-Day’s Largest Day of Action EverThroughout the month of February, 2013, RCCADV will join with activists around the world for ONE BILLION RISING the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. RCCADV along with community members will join activists, w...
Aleasha Zumbar, 52, of Sidney, MT (formerly of LaConnor, WA) died at her home on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Funeral service for IIene Waldo, 93, Miles City, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT) was 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Peoples Congregational Church with Pastor Neil Lindorff officiating in Sidney, MT. Interment was held in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. IIene died on Monday, January 28, 2013 in Miles City, MT....
Funeral service for Andrew “Melvin” Tombre, 86, and Irene Tombre, 81, of Savage, MT was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Yellowstone Community Church in Savage, MT. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Savage, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Melvin died on Friday, January 25, 2013 in a car accident near Terry, MT and Irene died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Billings, MT....
Thomas Ziegler, loving father and grandfather passed away on Feb.1, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena Montana. He was born on June 1, 1927 in Napoleon, ND. Though raised in a small town, he had many happy memories of his time spent on his grandpa Schumacher’s farm north of town. At the age of 17 he joined the Merchant Marines. VJ day occurred while his convoy was two days out of Liverpool, England. On the voyage home, his ship returned many veterans of the fighting in Europe. Soon aft...
Funeral services for Bobby “Bob” Wicorek, 74, of Fairview are at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Cremation will follow services under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bob died at his home in Fairview, on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2013....
Memorial service for Arnie Haugen, 94, of Sidney, MT will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is assisting the family with arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Arnie died at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2013....
The Montana Historical Society is bringing the 40th Annual Montana History Conference east to Sidney this fall and is looking for ideas and presentations to bring the history of Eastern Montana alive for you. The theme of this year’s conference is “Boom and Bust: Extracting the Past,” and it will be held at the MonDak Heritage Center Sept. 19th through the 21st. “Boom and bust cycles define much of Montana’s past. Extraordinary opportunities lure immigrants, who prosper for a time, but then with a turn in the weather, or the economy, or resourc...
Mercy Medical Center is currently accepting applications from local non-profit organizations to be named the 2013 Mercy Community Sale Beneficiary. Mercy Medical Center will oversee coordination of the sale and will partner with a local non-profit organization for another successful sale. Local non-profit organizations looking to partner with Mercy are encouraged to apply. The 2013 Mercy Community Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the Raymond Family Community Center. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a community minded project...
One of the key elements in providing quality dementia care is to understand Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and how changes in the brain contribute to different behaviors and communication limitations. About Dementia provides participants with a definition of dementia and its impact on a person’s ability to function. Special attention is paid to the importance of care practices that consider individual preferences, needs and abilities in understanding and responding to communication challenges and behaviors. Class will be Tuesday, Feb...
Sign-up for the spring hunter safety class will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in the Sidney Library basement at 6:00 p.m. All students that are 12 years of age or older or who will turn 12 during the coming hunting season may sign up. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student for sign-up. Applications must be signed by both the student and the guardian in order to participate in the class. Please bring a pen for the sign-up. Textbooks will be handed out with homework assignments given. Due to problems in the past there will be no...
Four members and leaders of Richland County 4-H program participated in the 14th bi-annual 4-H legislative breakfast in Helena, Mt on January 22nd. They were Holly Bouchard and Sierra Osborne of the Richland Rockets 4-H club, Taylor Schepens of the Brorson Farmhands 4-H club, and leader Kathy Helmuth of the Lambert Hi-Liters 4-H Club. The Breakfast is sponsored by the Montanans for 4-H, an all-volunteer group of concerned citizens. The 4-H legislative breakfast is one of the best-attended in...
STAND is a subcommittee of Richland County Partnership for Promise Coalition whose focus is substance abuse prevention. During National Drug Fact Week January 28th through February 3rd, STAND would like to educate parents on the dangers of synthetic marijuana, more commonly known as “K2” and “Spice”. Whatever perceptions people have of marijuana, they should not underestimate the risk of this drug or make the mistake that synthetic marijuana is somehow less dangerous than cultivated marijuana. K2 or Spice is a mixture of herbs or other plant ma...
Tree Orders-The Richland County Conservation District is currently taking orders for conservation tree seedlings. A wide variety of trees are available at minimal cost for conservation plantings of windbreaks, shelterbelts or wildlife plantings. The Conservation District provides the service of planting trees in windbreaks, with the use of our tree planter. Ground needs to be properly prepared in order to use the tree planter. Only bare root conservation grade trees can be planted with the district planter for a nominal fee. The Conservation...
The thirteenth annual MonDak Pulse Day will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at the Airport International Inn in Williston starting with registration at 8:30 am CST. Researchers and extension personnel along with representatives from grower groups and private industry will discuss the latest recommendations on the production, marketing and utilization of pulse crops. Pulse crops produced in this area would include field peas, lentils and chickpeas. One of the featured speakers for this year’s Pulse Day will be Dr. Rosalind Bueckert. Dr. B...
