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In small communities in Montana and North Dakota the funding for certain services just isn’t cutting it. On February 22, 2013, the Froid Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $10,000 check from Energy Outreach Williston. The issue in Froid is definitely not the lack of volunteers, as they make up 10% of the community. As fire department chief Dave Clark stated, “It’s a really good group of guys, they all respond to most of the calls.” The real issue for the department is the lack of...
Joy Dental Design, located in Watford City, opened its new location on Feb. 4. Following a busy first month, they will be hosting an open house March 9th from 10 am until 4 pm for those interested in attending. Joy Dental Design is operated by Michael Jelsing and his wife Priscilla, who is a general practitioner dentist. They have been practicing in Hazen, ND for a year and half, but as Jelsing stated, “Can’t believe there’s a town with that many people that doesn’t have a full-time dentist...
Nicole Waller, a 31 year old female, has been reported as missing. Waller, who is from the Kalispell, MT area, was in the area visiting a friend. She was last seen Feb. 14th in Fairview, MT and her vehicle was found abandoned near Poplar, MT. She is listed as being five feet tall, approximately 165 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The case is on-going and is being investigated by Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the Montana Department of...
DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host a Town Hall meeting with our local legislators during the legislative transmittal break on March 1st. It will be at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge and start at 9:00 a.m. Taking time to update the community will be Senator Matt Rosendale, SD 19, and Representative David Halvorson, HD 37. Also invited to report on local issues is Sidney Mayor Bret Smelser, and the Richland County Commissioners. The public is encouraged to attend and learn what is happening in Montana government during the 2...
The Lady Eagles defeated Glendive 46-40 first round, were defeated by Hardin, 50-46, defeated Miles City 48-42 and were defeated by Laurel 40-48 to take 4th place. The Eagles were defeated by Miles City 52-57 and were defeated by Glendive....
Dear Friends & Neighbors: The 5th Annual Community Wide Conference will be held March 18th 5:00 to 7:30 pm & 19th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm as a “Richland County Open House” platform. Dan Clark and Karen Ray will be this year’s guest speakers and were chosen to work with all of us in Richland County to help celebrate our accomplishments and help guide the community in the direction you want to go to ensure quality of life. The Community-wide conference started with a belief that the community could prepare effectively by addressing community issue...
Does where the seeds you buy are grown affect how well they will grow for you? That’s a question Sidney Agricultural Research Service scientist Erin Espeland will answer during her BrownBagger presentation this Friday, Mar.1, from noon to 1 pm at the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL) in Sidney. “In animals, we know that maternal nutrition affects how their progeny grow: in other words, the maternal environment affects the characteristics of offspring.” Espeland, a plant ecologist with NPARL studying recla...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 2.8 miles of Highway 23, south of Sidney. The project begins at the intersection with Montana 16, southwest of Sidney, at reference marker 0 and extends east for 2.8 miles ending at the intersection with Secondary 261, southeast of Sidney (reference marker 2.8). Proposed work includes applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement marking, advanced warning flashers at the...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 10.7 miles of Highway 200, east of Lambert. The project begins approximately at the intersection with County Road 328, northwest of Lambert, at reference marker 49.25 and extends east for 10.7 miles ending near the intersection of County Road 120 (reference marker 59.91). Proposed work includes applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal & cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, advanced curve warning...
Funeral services for Evelyn Herness, 88, of Culbertson, MT were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, MT with Pastor Al Beyer officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Evelyn went to her heavenly home on February 17, 2013 from Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND....
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, Job Service North Dakota and Williston Economic Development are sponsoring a Spring Job Fair Thursday, March 28th from 9 am to 7 pm. The event, which is open to all employers and positions, will be held at the Airport International Inn. It will provide an opportunity for potential employees to interact with various businesses in the area. If you would like to have a booth or have questions concerning booths, please go to http://tinyurl.com/jobfair2013 or call 701-774-5900. Deadline for registration is...
Due to the overwhelming attendance (96 participants) at the spring 2013 Hunter Safety sign-up class, the instructors have decided to hold two classes so no individual has to wait for the fall class. The dates for the #2 class are as follows: March 11th, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office Conference Room and March 23rd, 2013 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. with testing and graduation at the Richland County Extension Office Conference Room. If any participant gets the opportunity please thank the Richland County...
Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds winter anglers to clean up the ice after fishing. This not only applies to trash, but fish as well. It is not only unsightly, but it is illegal to leave fish behind on the ice. According to the fishing proclamation, when a fish is caught anglers must either immediately release the fish back into the water unharmed, or reduce them to their daily possession. “It is common practice for some anglers to fillet fish on the ice,” said Robert Timian, law enforcement chief. “Clean up after yours...
Rangeland reclamation is no easy task, and the need for more information on how to do it effectively is growing as the number of pipelines criss-crossing the open prairies of eastern Montana and western North Dakota continues to increase. To meet that need, a one-day workshop bringing together reclamation researchers, energy company representatives and ranchers and land managers to discuss the best methods for managing pipeline reclamation will be held Tuesday, March 5th in Sidney, MT. The workshop begins with scientific presentations in the...
Jason Farnham of Los Angeles, CA is truly the “International Entertainer of Contemporary Piano Music”. Fans have affectionately dubbed him “Schroeder” from Peanuts because of his toy piano, his witty Victor Borge-style piano comedy antics and the clever way he interacts with the audience. The newest addition to his piano show has become his staple track: Fur Elise with a techno-rock beat: “Fur Crying Out Loud Elise, Let’s Dance!” and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca has now become...
The next Watford City Chamber Networking Luncheon is scheduled for March 5th starting at 11:30 am at the Fox Hills Golf Course. The luncheon is held for Chamber members to connect with other businesses, so bring your business cards to distribute. Each representative will have a chance to stand up and talk about their business. There will be lunch available at $7.95 for soup and a sandwich. RSVP is requested by Monday, March 4 by emailing to [email protected] or calling 701-570-5084. A badge with your name and company will be ready when...
The Montana Department of Transportation is searching for wetlands that have been drained and/or partially drained that could be restored as mitigation for transportation projects. Former wetlands in the Watershed #12 – Lower Missouri River basin associated with the Big Muddy, Little Muddy, Redwater and Poplar River drainages in Northeastern Montana that could potentially be restored to wetlands are being sought by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). If you own drained or partially drained wetlands and would be willing to sell or p...
Aaron Krauter, State Executive Director of North Dakota’s USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to purchase FSA’s Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage for non-insurable crops. “Crop insurance is an important risk management tool for farmers, but it’s not available for all crops. That’s why NAP is so important,” said Krauter. NAP is a federally funded program that provides coverage to producers for non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occurs due to natural disasters. Crops eligible fo...
Tot30.4-33.8# - Eli Lonski 3rd, 38.1-39.5# - Cayden Hambro 3rd, 40.3-41.0# - Jordan Schriver 3rd, Shayden Williams 4th, 41.9-43.3# - Talena Hambro 3rd, Dominick Klein 4th, 41.4-42.5# - Carter Grimmet 3rd, 43.6-44.5# - Jaiden Gustafson 1st, Ty Schepens 3rd, 44.5-46.0# - Gavin Skoy 1st, 45.9-46.9# - Brody Keysor 3rd, 46.7-47.9# - Brandon Becker 3rd, 48.6-49.9# - Christian Rasmussen 4th, 50.4-52.2# - Wacey Hovde 2nd, 52.2-53.9# - Treyce Bower 5th Bantam42.6-43.9# - Reese Graves 1st, Carter Wicorek...
The MonDak Stockgrowers Association and the Foundation for Community Care held a Cattlemen’s Ball on Feb. 23 at the Richland Co. Fair Event Center. The event preliminarily grossed over $33,000 to be donated to the Foundation for Community Care and the American Heart Association....
Thank you to all who made this raffle fund raiser a huge success! The winners of the raffle are as follows: Jodi Berry grand prize, Honolulu Getaway 6 nights/5 days, airfare from Billings, Motel (Sunworld Travel) Manuel Marquina 2nd prize, 60 inch LED LCD 1080p Flat Screen Sharp TV (PATH Supply) Gary Conn 3rd prize, Trip for two to Las Vegas, 3-night weekend, airfare from Billings, Motel (Sunworld Travel) Jon Hippe 4th prize, Weber Premium Gas Grill (Johnson Hardware) Connie Zimmerman 5th prize, ¼ Beef Cut and Wrapped (Gorder Ranch &...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to chip seal about 7.3 miles of Highway 16, north of Culbertson. The project begins at the intersection with U.S. 2, at reference marker 88.62 and extends north for 7.3 miles ending near the intersection of County Road 2051-5 (reference marker 81.35). Proposed work includes a seal & cover (chip seal), repairing severe dips in the roadway, improving truck turning radii at the intersection with U.S. 2, upgrading pavement marking, and...
The VFW Post 4099 and Ladies Auxiliary to Post 4099 invited the public to a Pot Luck supper and Community Service Awards Ceremony Monday, February 18. They recognized and donated to various members and organizations of the community. The Patriot’s Pen winners for seventh grade were Lexie Selting $20, Sean Conlin $15, Jae Kloker $10 and Adam Eletson $10. Eighth grade winners were Tanner Reynolds $20, Emily Mocko $15 and Brieann Amundson $10....
