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On Saturday, January 28th, there was a Cloverbud Craft Day held at the Richland County Extension Office in Sidney, Montana. Cloverbuds are young 4-H members that are between the ages of five and eight years old. There are approximately 45 Cloverbuds in just Richland County alone. At Cloverbud Craft Day, the Cloverbuds learned to say the 4-H Pledge by practicing saying it with actions. They made bags with symbols of a head, heart, hand, health, and a clover to represent the 4-H Pledge. There...
The people of Denmark are considered to be among the happiest in the world despite their harsh winters. During these times, it is a custom to make family, friends and relaxation a top priority. On Friday, February 10th, The McKenzie County Pioneer Museum in Watford City will be hosting a Community Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”), a pleasant Scandinavian tradition of comfort and relaxation. The event, intended as an atmospheric, candle-lit environment where adults in the community can socialize, will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. People liv...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual recognition banquet Monday evening. After delightful music by Tanner Paulsen and a delicious dinner catered by Vitt's Vittles, awards were presented by five Fairview entities. Award winners were, back row, L to R, Dawn Selvig, Fairview Schools; Eddie and Debbie Simmons, Fairview Ministerial Association and Katelyn Dynneson, Fairview Chamber. Front row, L to R, Margaret Flynn and Pastor Roberta Pierce accepting for Louise Christensen, Fairview...
On Feb 2nd, Sidney Sugars was on Day 122 of a campaign expected to last 173 days, ending about March 20, depending on the amount of shrinkage in the piles. Dave Garland, Sidney Sugars general manager, is one of the few who would like to see winter stay for a while. Colder temperatures help preserve the beets with the fluctuation in temperatures the biggest issue according to Garland. ”The jury is still out on damage from the recent warm spell, but it does affect storage,” he said. “We’re seeing normal storage effects so far, not worse or bett...
Communities In Action (CIA) held a workshop on January 30 and 31st in Sidney to discuss the community building process including members' engagement to make sustainable change across sectors and knowledge of how engaging policy makers creates sustainable change, followed by a commitment to action. Communication, both internal and community wide, was also discussed. The workshop was facilitated by MSU Extension in Bozeman which had partnered with Cornell University, Penn State University and the...
The Irish Mob is the oldest organized crime group in the United States, in existence since the early 19th century. Irish-American organizations in Chicago were at their peak during Prohibition, specializing in bootlegging and highjacking. Gangs in New York, Philadelphia and Boston also figured prominently with gang leaders such as “Big” Bill Dwyer, Jack ”Legs” Diamond, Daniel “Danny” O’Leary and Frank Wallace. The Irish Mob in Chicago would soon be rivaled by Italian mobsters, particularly Al Capone. This year the Bootleggers Ball, schedul...
Mass of the Christian burial for Margaret Carranza, 106, of Lambert, MT is at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 9 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil and Father Hilary Tran as presiders. Wake services are at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before mass at...
Memorial service for Ralph Folven, 69, of Sidney, MT was held at 10 a.m. CST Monday, February 6 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND with Pastor Sheldon McGorman officiating. Inurnment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Teepee Butte Cemetery, Watford City, ND, under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ralph died on Saturday, January 28 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney,...
Orientation/walk in registration for the spring 2017 Hunter Education class will be 6-8 p.m., Feb. 13 at Eastern Ag Research Center, 1501 North Central Ave., Sidney, MT. Work books will be handed out and assignments given. All chapter quizzes must be done before the first class. Must be 10 years old by the orientation date to register and students under 18 must have a parent or guardian with them the first night. You can register online at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/89193 and students are required to print and bring the forms...
The Watford City Chamber held a candidate forum for the mayoral candidates on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Teddy's Residential Suites. Above, candidate Justin Voll (left) answers questions from moderator Joshua DeMorrett (center) while candidate Greg Schuetze (right) waits for his turn to speak. On Feb. 21, voters will decide who will replace Brent Sanford as Watford City Mayor in a special election....
Sidney Health Center's Cancer Care is pleased to announce the expansion of its conventional radiation therapy to include Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) with the addition of a full-time medical physicist on staff. Advanced treatment programs like SBRT and SRS require a medical physicist to be onsite for these treatments. Tim Stack is a medical physicist with 25 years of experience who has worked remotely for Sidney Health Center for the past six...
Richland County’s 2017 Influenza season has increased with four positive Influenza A cases tested locally this past week. The confirmed results of the samples sent to MT State Public Health Lab showed Influenza A-Seasonal H3. The four cases are Richland County residents that range from age 5 to 67 years old. Only one of the four persons had been vaccinated for influenza and no one was hospitalized at that time. The symptoms of influenza: a sudden onset of fever, chills, fatigue, body aches, headache, chest discomfort and a cough. A person m...
TyDak Motorsports opened at the beginning of 2017 in Watford City. They are a full service Polaris and Arctic Cat dealer and also carry accessories and apparel by Klum, 509, Bear Track, Yetti and many other brands. They are located at 313 12th St. SE in Watford City and can be reached at 701-444-3096. Pictured above are (L-R) service manager Bill Sterling, parts/accessories manager Lindsey Perusich, Dakota & Tyler Erickson, general manager Craig Paulson and owners Joe & Serena Erickson. Check...
J Sports Sporting Goods located at 1100 4th Ave. NE in Watford City will be holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting hosted by the Watford City Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 15 from noon to 1 pm. The store will feature camping, fishing & hunting gear, sports accessories & apparel for local sports, fitness equipment, footwear, clothing, gifts and much more. Above is owner/executive director James Schmidt in his new store. Call 701-260-5228 or go to jsportssportinggoods.com for more...
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is seeking applicants for the Al Golden Memorial Scholarship program, which will provide a $2,000 scholarship to nine qualified college students pursuing a post-secondary education in geology, engineering, processing plant technology, science, technical skills or other careers related to the oil and gas industry. The application period will remain open until April 1. “The state has continued to experience a shortage of qualified workers within the energy industry. As activity picks up...
Sidney Gymnastics Club took their acrobatic act to the "Magic City" of Minot, ND February 4th and 5th; pulling a few "rabbits out their hat" to convey home two third place team finishes and some individual event golds at the 2017 Kim Lupo Invitational. Level 3 Competition Level 3 Team: First place, Gymagic (Minot) 110.450; second place, American Gold (Fargo) 110.400; third place, Sidney 109.550; fourth place, Bismarck 105.350; fifth place, Dickinson 104.850; sixth place, Western Stars...
