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The Chinook Winds is the resident wind quintet of the Great Falls Symphony Association. They are active performers presenting concerts and interactive school shows for communities around the Northwest. Members of the Chinook Winds are recent graduates from world-renowned conservatories and proud to call Montana home! This professional quintet features Norman Gonzalas on flute, Dr. Useon Choi, clarinet, Melanie Pozdol, oboe, Elizabeth Crawford, bassoon, and Mike Nelson on french horn. The...
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County will host its annual dinner and auction Saturday, March 15 at the Richland County Fair Event Center beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner, catered by the Ranger Lounge, Casino and Eatery, will feature Mike’s famous chicken fried steak and roast beef with all the trimmings. Special appetizers will also be served beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the Boys and Girls Club or from any board member for only $30 each or $55 for two. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, anyone wearing green will be entered for...
Join other Richland County residents March 13th from 5:30 - 8pm in the St. Matthew’s Multi-purpose Room in Sidney for an evening of food, discussion and community change. The 6th Annual State of the Community Evening Conference is a public event designed to address the needs of people in the county and begin making the changes to make our county a better place. All are welcome to bring their questions, concerns and ideas for change to be acknowledged and implemented. Local community members will speak about what community means to them d...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recognized several lending partners and housing advocates as Champions of Affordable Housing at the 23rd Annual Statewide Housing Conference on Feb. 27. "North Dakota has experienced dramatic changes in recent years, and the Housing Finance Agency's challenge to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for every North Dakotan has grown substantially," said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who presented the awards on behalf of the North Da...
The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County is one of several North Dakota counties offering a new series of garden workshops this spring. The Spring Fever Garden Forum will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 25, 27, and April 1 and 3. A team of 12 university researchers will provide the latest information on caring for yards and gardens. Topics include selecting landscape trees, gardening in containers, selecting superior flower and vegetable varieties, improving soil,...
Funeral services for Edith “Edie” Petrie, 86 of Billings, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT) were at 2 pm, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Faith Alliance Church in Sidney with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment took place at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Edie died on March 1, 2014 at Parkview Convalescent Center in Billings, MT....
A few good men who belong to the Sidney Elks Club have volunteered to have their heads shaved (under the supervision of professionals) Friday, March 14 beginning at 6 pm. The event honors all those who have fought and survived cancer as well as those who have lost the fight. Each donation shaves another section of hair from your choice of Justin Milroy, Zero Jensen, Dick Lange, Pat Reynolds, Randy Davis, Tom Olson, Dave Earwood and maybe more. The men are looking forward to spring and really need haircuts! All money raised will go towards...
The Sidney-Richland County Library and the Sidney Job Services will be teaming up to teach a six week course on job readiness. Each class will be centered on a specific part of the job application process. The first class, which focuses on completing job applications, will be held on March 19th. In this class, participants will learn how to fill out job applications neatly and appropriately. Sidney Job Services will also be there to talk about all the services they have to offer. Learn all about writing the best and most effective cover letter...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana farmers and ranchers that the sales closing deadline of March 17th for most non-insurable 2014 spring planted and forage crops, including grass for hay and grazing, is fast approaching. Application deadline for the 2014 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all non-insurable crops except for honey and value loss crops is March 17, 2014. The 2014 sales closing dates have already ended for honey (Dec. 2, 2013) and value-loss crops (Sept. 2,...
East Fairview School regional science fair results. Tanner Poulsen, 8th grade won the US Metric Association Award, and was given a coffee post gift card and a white erase board. Sierra Rowlett, 8th grade won the Best Zoology Project, was given a coffee gift card, $10.00, a mini notebook and a can koozie. Colten Schneider, 8th grade won the Office of Naval Research Science Award, and was given headphones. Three students were selected to represent the NW region for the state of North Dakota State...
The South 40 Restaurant is pleased to announce the addition of Rachael Campbell Dutton to their management staff. Rae has been employed in the dining room since July as a server, and has been shift leader since Sept. and now has been promoted to Manager on Duty to help insure each guest's experience is the best possible. Rae and her 2 children Marleah, 9 and Breyden, 4, joined her husband, Renny, from Libby last spring after he'd been here for several months. She actually applied on facebook to...
Jim Trotter has recently been hired as assistant branch manager for Stockman Bank in Richey. He will assume this position in May and his responsibilities will include overseeing bank operations and expanding all lending activities for the branch. Trotter grew up in Richey on the family farm and ranch and was the Richey High School valedictorian for the class of 2005. He then went on to graduate with highest honors from Montana State University with a master of professional accountancy degree in...
Many families have been in Richland County for 100 years or more. Is yours one of them? The Richland County Centennial Committee wants to recognize family farms and ranches that will be at least 100 years old in 2014 during the big Centennial celebration weekend this coming June. To apply, please come to a Centennial Farms & Ranches workshop at the MonDak Heritage Center on Tuesday, March 18th, at 6:00pm. Worksheets and research helpers will be on hand for the workshop. To learn more and download the short application worksheet, visit the...
Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) announced support today for two critical conservation bills being considered by Congress. S 364: Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act of 2013 brought forward by former Montana Senator Max Bacaus affords necessary conservation protections to preserve the integrity and character of the Rocky Mountain Front fish and wildlife populations and their sustaining habitats. Of the endorsement, MOGA Board Member Dusty Crary said “MOGA’s endorsement of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act is a welcome addition...
The 2014 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and hopeful hunters can check individual results by accessing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. More than 600 licenses remain in 11 units. The governor’s proclamation allows a maximum of two licenses, and hunters who did not apply in the first drawing are also eligible. Licenses remain in unit 06, Bowman County; unit 13, Dunn County; unit 19, Grant and Sioux counties and portions of Morton County; unit 25 McHenry County and portions of Pierce and Ward Counties; u...
Funeral services for Shirley Olson, 90, of Sidney, MT will be at 10 am, Friday, March 14, 2014 at the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite and Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be 12 pm to 7 pm., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 and 10 am to 7 pm, Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the...
Andrew Carnegie said that “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Richland County has certainly created uncommon results through many years of teamwork. In a time of increasing demands and decreasing resources it is even more important to work together to solve issues in creative ways. The Richland County Quality of Life Strategic Plan is unique. This is a plan tha...
The nationwide increase in identify theft has led to a jump in fraudulent tax returns, making tax fraud one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. These fraudulently filed refund requests contain fictitious and stolen identity information. The Montana Department of Revenue has seen a dramatic increase in the number of fraudulent returns in the last couple of years because of the rise in identity theft. So far this tax season, the department has intercepted about 80 fraudulent state income tax returns and stopped approximately $143,000...
North Dakota’s 2014 bighorn sheep, elk and moose proclamation is finalized and most season information is the same as last year. The bighorn sheep season will have five licenses available, one more than last year. Licenses in Unit B1 increased from one to two due to skewed male-female ratios caused by declining numbers of females. Unit B2, which was created to prevent overharvest of Sully Creek rams, has been immersed into B1 due to low numbers in the area. Similar to last year, collared rams may not be harvested in Unit B3. The season l...
The Williston State College’s 4th Annual Carcass Challenge is underway at the Hovde Feedlot near Arnegard, ND. The following livestock producers have donated calves to the program this year. Aaron & Shelby Jacobson of Noonan, ND Emmet & Hugh O’Neil of Columbus, ND Bradley Rosenquist of Columbus, ND Jonathan Enget of Stanley, ND Helen Glasoe of Wildrose, ND Mark & Shelley Ellis of Williston, ND Curt & Nancy Severson of Cartwright, ND Brent Svangstu of Noonan, ND Chuck Hanson of Noonan, ND Ger...
The Montana Department of Agriculture announced that funding is available and applications will be accepted to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. After receiving funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the state will disburse $305,000 to successful applicants through a competitive grant process. Specialty crops are fruits and vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, dried fruits, horticultural, and nursery crops, including floriculture. Eligible plants must be intensively cultivated and used by people for...
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will be hosting several events in March. All of the events are free and open to the public. Join history buffs in an interesting discussion of the month’s selected book as the Fort Buford History Book Club gathers on March 13 at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Center. Please call in advance if you will be joining us. Join the Confluence Quilters for their monthly meeting March 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to p...
Following a tradition that began in 1931 with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Barack Obama has declared March 2014 as Red Cross Month to recognize the nation’s everyday heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need. “During American Red Cross Month, we honor those who devote themselves to bringing relief where there is suffering, inspiring hope where there is despair, and healing the wounds of disaster and war,” the proclamation reads. “Today, American Red Cross workers, alongside countless humanitarian organiz...
Dance Sports (Ballroom and Stage Events), Figure Skating and Ice Hockey kick off the 29th Annual Big Sky State Games April 11, 12, 13 in Billings. The entry deadline for Dance Sports Stage is March 24, Figure Skating is March 25. April 1 is the entry deadline for Ice Hockey and Ballroom. Register online or download an entry form at www.bigskygames.org. Entry forms are also available at the Big Sky State Games office, 4901 N. 31st. Suite 200 in Billings. Residents of bordering states without a State Games (Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota...
The American Red Cross of Montana urges residents in flood-prone areas to take steps now to prepare for possible worsening conditions in many communities across the state. “By taking steps to prepare now, you will be much better off should your home or neighborhood be affected,” says Colleen Tone, Disaster and Program Officer for the American Red Cross of Montana. “While Montana Red Cross is on standby to open shelters in areas with significant numbers of evacuees, there is a lot that individuals and families can do themselves to prepa...
