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The Savage girls basketball team took 1st place at the Eastern Class C Basketball Tournament in Wolf Point last Friday against Froid/Med. Lake. It was the first time in school history for the girls basketball team. The team will compete in the state tournament in Belgrade March 2-4....
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watford City Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM at the new Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Pkwy, Watford City, ND 58854. This year’s event will begin with a social at 5:00 PM on the concourse of the Rough Rider Center where regional breweries will be offering up tastings. Local restaurants have been invited to provide samples of featured appetizers, which will be paired with wine. A...
Watford City Wolves defeated the Parshal Braves, 61-36, claiming the Region 8 title and earning a trip to the State Class B Basketball Tournament in Grand Forks March 2-4. Fourth seed, Watford City will play Minot Our Redeemers, the 5th seed in the first round of the tournament on Thursday night at 8:15 pm. Back row: Iida Lehto, Sydney Sanford, Gracie Dahl, Kaitlyn Nokes, Sydney Faller and Emma Mogen. Front row: Kaylin Monsen, Emily Elliot, Lindsay Peterson, Mackenzie Sparby, Avery Sundeen and...
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...
It’s a familiar routine: strapping your child into the car seat before you get behind the wheel—but, is your child really safe? The Richland County Ambulance Service and Richland County Health Department will be hosting a Richland County Passenger Safety Seat Clinic on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Sidney Health Center, in the ambulance garage from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary as it is on a first come, first-serve basis. During the clinics, the certified car seat technicians will: • Check for correct installation • Check y...
The MonDak Ag Days for 2017 will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Montana on Thursday, March 2nd and Friday, March 3rd. There will be a wide variety of topics to learn about from crops, diseases, and water reservation to agricultural safety, the crop market outlook, the cattle market outlook, and the weather outlook with experts concentrating on this local farming area. There will also be a banquet on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. featuring Chad Prather. Tickets are available at Stockman Bank, Richland County Extension,...
Brent Sanford became the mayor of Watford City, just when the oil boom began. After taking his new post as Attorney General of North Dakota, his mayoral position needed to be filled. With Sanford’s term originally not slated to be over until June of 2018, the mayoral office has been empty since he won election to the state-wide office in November. After a city-wide election, Justin Voll was voted as the next mayor of Watford City. Voll, who has served as president of the First International B...
Butte Cyclops Folkstyle Tournament Results for Sidney Wrestling Club Submitted by Amy Kleinke Novice 70: Fourth place, Ryker Wise. Novice 85: Second place, Zander Dean. Novice 130/140: First place, Chace Waters. Schoolboy 77: Third place, Kaden Wise; sixth place, Owen Lonski. Schoolboy 105: First place, Aden Graves. Schoolboy 120: Third place, Colten Reidel. Schoolboy 128: Third place, Mason Schirman; fourth place, Zander Burnison. Schoolboy 136: Fourth place, Shandyn Gurney; fifth place, Jason Sayres. Cadet 100: Second place, Kaiden Cline....
Memorial services for Daryl Buxbaum, 66, of Sidney will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 3 at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Daryl died February 21 at his home near Sidney. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....
Funeral services for Linda Ella Pritzkau, 72, of Sidney were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 at the Church of the Nazarene, Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson funeral home of Sidney. Visitation was on Monday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Linda died on Tuesday evening,...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Julie Verplancke, 78, of Cartwright, ND will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview, MT with Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Wake services were held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 28 at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Julie died on February 22 at Sidney Hea...
Funeral service for Laurence Ziler, 95, of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT will be held Monday, March 6 at Lonsdale Methodist Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Melanie Martin-Dent officiating. Burial will be at the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Laurence died February 24 at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Billings, MT. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made to the Alzheimer Association or to Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care or the charity of your...
Funeral service for Minnie Schmitt, 93, of Great Falls, MT is 10 a.m., Thursday, March 2 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Rolf Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before the service time. Minnie died on Sunday,...
The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, Kansas have announced that Seitz Insurance Agency in Sidney has been named a Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2017. To qualify as an Advantage Agent, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism and profitability over five consecutive years. Advantage Agents are recognized by Farmers Alliances as the “best of the best.” To reach this level of distinction is a reflection of Seitz Insurance’s commitment to their customers and their community. “Seitz Insurance Agency is honored to be recogni...
Paddlefish anglers planning to fish in the Upper Missouri River (From Fort Peck Dam to Fort Benton) will need to apply for an Upper Missouri River Paddlefish Tag. Applications are available to apply by mail, online at fwp.mt.gov, or by stopping by any regional or area FWP offices. Applications must be received no later than March 30, 2017. For 2017, a total of 1,000 tags will be available for the drawing. Successful applicants may harvest a fish anytime during the season, from May 1 through June 15. The season will not be shortened if more...
Sidney Health Center Extended Care recently named Anna Mathieu the 2016 Resident of the Year. Anna was honored at a celebration on Tuesday, February 21 in the dining room at Extended Care. Family, friends and staff gathered to celebrate the occasion with a brief program including special music, a cake in her honor and refreshments. Anna has called Extended Care her home for almost 13 years. Her private room is a reflection of her previous home accented with homey touches and seasonal...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 22 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2017 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 20 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling...
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on a theft that was reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on January 15, 2017. Upon investigation, it was found that on January 14, 2017 the owner of the property had returned after being away since December 22, 2016 to find that a padlock on their garage had been cut. They reported the following items missing from the garage: Set of 4- 235 X 18 Cooper tires 25 X25 Car Canopy Cut off saw (unknown make) Solar lights Floor jack Texture gun Skill saw (unknown make) H...
On August 20, 2015 a Bench warrant was issued out of Seventh Judicial District Court in Richland County Montana for Tyler Quon Anderson for Contempt of Court --Failure to Appear for his sentencing hearing, with original charge of Possession of a dangerous drug, a felony. Crimestoppers would like to remind everyone that it is a crime to knowingly harbor a person that is wanted by a law enforcement agency. Tyler Quon Anderson is 30 years of age, White male, 6'2", 165 lbs with brown eyes and black...
Imagine never cooking your own food. Consider a world where you are served every meal, at your table. Then, when you are finished eating, you get up and leave to do what your day requires of you. This is the life many of our children experience, at least to age 3 or 4. Beyond that, most children can help some way in food preparation, serving and cleanup. “The Family Table,” an initiative of The North Dakota State University Extension Service, has resources at www.ag.ndsu.edu/familytable to help...
Williston Regional Economic Development (WRED) will be hosting public legislative forums on March 4 in the communities of Districts 1, 2, 4 and 39 to give the legislators the opportunity to provide an update to their constituents. District 1: Williston, Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m., NDSU Williston Research Ext. Center, Ernie French Center, 14120 Hwy 2 West, Williston, ND 58801. Contact, Ann Kvande, Williston Economic Development, [email protected]. District 2: Crosby, Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10 a.m., Crosby Community Center, 1002 2nd St...
North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center along with the City of Williston Forestry Department is offering a one-day workshop focusing on trees and gardening topics for the Williston area. The workshop will be held from 8:45am-3pm, Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the Ernie French Conference Center at the Williston Research Extension Center (WREC). The address is 14120 Highway 2 West (6/10ths of a mile west of the Hwy 2 and Hwy 85 corner, on Hwy 2). It begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 3pm. Lunch will be provided for...
Melissa Goorhouse and Brock Hedegaard announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Melissa is the daughter of Jeff and Karen Goorhouse of Holland, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Calvin College, and a master's degree in library science and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Melissa is a librarian and teacher at Brookfield Christian School in Milwaukee. Brock is the son of Tom and Nancy Hedegaard of Sidney. He graduated from Sidney...
The MonDak Ag Days for 2017 will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Montana on Thursday, March 2nd and Friday, March 3rd. There will be a wide variety of topics to learn about from crops, diseases, and water reservation to agricultural safety, the crop market outlook, the cattle market outlook, and the weather outlook with experts concentrating on this local farming area. There will also be a banquet on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. featuring Chad Prather. Tickets are available at Stockman Bank, Richland County Extension,...
Jim Larson, Montana Agriculture Safety Program Coordinator "Last year 126 people died from four-wheeler and side-by-side accidents, seven in Montana," said Jim Larson, Montana Agriculture Safety Program Coordinator. He will be speaking on Thursday morning about safety and state laws for anyone who runs a business so that all may be in compliance. This will help farmers to protect themselves from liability problems and those with volunteers on a ranch or farm. Mr. Larson will also talk about...
