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Richland County's Emergency Planning Committee met to discuss possible disaster scenarios for local resources and the response of various agencies at noon on October 10, 2017. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has many Community Members and meets monthly to discuss Emergency Planning and update one another on vulnerabilities and possible solution. Debra Gilbert, who serves as the Richland County Director of Disaster and Emergency Services (DES), posed a question to those handling local...
The McKenzie County Board of Commissioners trimmed the County budget by another $439, 359 with the cooperation of Department Heads who were asked to cut 1% from the operations portion of their department’s budget proposed Sept. 19th. This, along with the elimination of 2.5 newly suggested positons, allowed the Commission to meet its goal of providing needed services efficiently and in a fiscally responsible manner. “Our citizens will continue to receive the high quality service they receive now, even with a decrease in the budget. Road and bri...
Two projects by JLG Architects have earned design awards, including the top Honor Award, from the North Dakota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The awards were presented at the annual AIA North Dakota Awards Conference in Fargo “for distinguished accomplishments in design and the profession of architecture.” HONOR AWARD-Watford City High School; Watford City, ND: After explosive oil boom-related growth, the McKenzie County School District and JLG Architects came together to initiate an aggressive plan to not only meet their spa...
One year has passed since Watford City's Rough Rider Center opened its doors, and to celebrate the anniversary, an evening of laughing, shouting and singing is planned for Saturday, October 21st. Over the past year, the Rough Rider Center has served as a hub for recreation and events in Watford City, having been host to concerts, seasonal festivals, holiday banquets, corporate events, and rec programs, as well as various school groups and sports teams. "We have great working relationships with...
Funeral services for Melodee Fisher, 61, of Sidney are at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 18 at Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Melodee died on Friday afternoon, October 13 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Dolph Harris, 86, of Sidney was held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 16 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., Sunday, October 15 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment with military honors was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dolph died on Tuesday evening, October 10 at...
A candidate forum for the Sidney mayoral position will be held at 7 p.m. on October 24 at the MSU Extension Building on Highway 200 north of Sidney. The public is encouraged to provide questions for this forum featuring the three candidates running for mayor. This event is being organized by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. To send a question for the candidates, email it to [email protected] or drop off at the Chamber office by October 20....
There will be a Red Cross blood drive 12:30-6:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 24 at St. Matthews Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. To make an appointment, call Red Cross at 406-403-0956 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended....
Kiwanis fruit will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, October 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. at Johnson Hardware’s warehouse just north of Action Auto on 3rd Ave. N.E., Sidney. Fruit will also be available at Johnson Hardware starting Saturday....
Can We Talk? This October Richland County Family Planning sponsors ‘Let’s Talk Month’ to encourage Parent/Child communication about sexual health and other topics that are important to both groups. Parents are the first and most important educators in their children’s lives. However, not all parents are comfortable with or have the resources to discuss difficult topics with their children. Often, parents want to talk to their son or daughter about different issues, but are afraid that they will not have the right answers and do not know wh...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces Song of the Dawn Priests: A History of the Crow People by Franco Littlelight on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. This is the first program in the Cultures of Montana series as part of Hometown Humanities! The history of the Crow People is closely tied to the Montana, Wyoming, Northern Colorado, and Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan landscape. Franco shares this history through storytelling, song, poetry, music, and images. Using oral traditions, anthropology...
The Roundup will be sponsoring Harvest Days, Oct. 25th – Nov. 4th, as a way to celebrate and honor those in the agricultural industry. Stop by participating businesses to enter for a chance to win $500 in gift certificates, and while there, take a minute to admire some local talent. Richland County Boys & Girls Club members will have a chance to win some art supplies, as well as having their artwork framed. All entries will be showcased at participating Harvest Day's businesses and in the w...
Miss Montana Maddie Murray presented her platform "Gift Your Gift of Service" to area school children last week. She brought beautifully wrapped gift boxes which she gave to the kids with the instruction to choose whether to give it or keep it. The message is that you get something in return if you give. She also spoke about what she has learned through giving, including setting goals for the future, that you make the best friends through volunteering and teamwork, and that you stay brighter by...
The Community Foundation Fund will be giving out over $3,800 in grants to local organizations that support the area. Applicants must be designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exempt groups, or government agencies. Groups without such designation seeking to apply may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Online Application forms and more information are available online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty. Applications are due by Nov 1st, 2017 via online form. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards. The...
My opinion of Halloween has changed drastically through the years. I have come full circle in the process, beginning with an initial delight in the fall celebration as a child, growing to dislike the Halloween pranks as a young adult, and now as an older woman I have once again embraced this fall festival with anticipation. I enjoyed Halloween as a child. In those ancient of days communities still hosted Halloween parades and I always entered the town parade hoping my costume would win a prize....
Duane Lundemo of Lundemo Firearms and Sports and Rick Kniepkamp of RK Auction donated the proceeds of the 10 day African Hunting trip auctioned off on September 30. Jennifer Long, right, of Lundemo presents the $5100 check to Elaine Stedman, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County....
A Homecoming Celebration for Miss America 2018, Cara Mund, will be held on November 3 in Williston and November 4 in Bismarck. Mund, who was initially crowned Miss North Dakota 2017 in June in Williston, is the first representative from North Dakota to be crowned Miss America. She is a Bismarck native, and won the title on September 10 in Atlantic City, NJ. The Schedule of Events for the Homecoming Celebration Is as follows: November 3 in Williston, ND: The Introduction of Miss America 2018...
Join the MonDak Heritage Center for a Raku Pottery Workshop on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Learn about raku, and glaze and fire two pieces with Mark Sanders from the WaterWorks Art Museum in Miles City! Choose from a variety of different bisques (pre-made pots). Take home your finished raku pottery the same day! The workshop is $75/person, $65/MDHC Members. Please sign up in advance by visiting the MonDak, calling (406) 433-3500, or online at mondak...
Montana State Fund (MSF) is Montana's largest workers' compensation insurance company, insuring nearly 26,000 Montana businesses and other organizations-such as non-profits. The MSF Board of Directors recently declared a record $40M dividend to be paid to qualifying policyholders for positive workplace safety results. Historically Montana is among the highest in the nation in workplace accidents and fatalities. MSF is working to improve Montana's safety culture by highlighting businesses in...
I have teenagers at home. Three girls to be exact. I know that there are many people out there who can relate to the crazy that is my house right now. Sometimes however, when I need to remember why I love them, I reminisce about when they were young, really young, like just walking. (They were easier to control then.) They were so cute and happy waddling around; but they still needed me for almost everything. Every step they would take, I would always have the awareness to know when they were about to fall or head toward something dangerous....
The Savage High School volleyball team celebrated Pink Night and Senior Parent Recognition on Oct. 10. Savage Pink Night is held annually for cancer awareness and to raise money for the local American Cancer Society. In varsity action, Savage beat Froid 3 games to 2 (25-16, 25-22, 27-29, 22-25, 9-15). Fairview bested Savage on Oct. 12 in Fairview 3 games to 2 (17-25, 11-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-9)...
The Richland County Health Department has completed an exercise of four emergency plans through a coordinated influenza season response. The Health Department coordinates with internal programs and external community agencies and organizations to write and exercise emergency plans. The plans lay out how the Health Department will coordinate internally and externally to respond to public health crises, such as floods and disease outbreaks. The plans are exercised regularly, which means that the Health Department plans and carries out a mock...
The Economic Development Association of North Dakota will hold its fall conference in Williston Oct. 18-20. The three-day conference will highlight growth projects in Williston including the Williston Basin International Airport and Sloulin Redevelopment; Downtown Williston/Governor's Main Street Initiative; and the training and classes offered at TrainND Northwest. Participants will have an opportunity to experience some of the skills needed in the oil and gas industry. The tour will feature...
Alec Lovegren runs with the ball during the Sidney Eagles loss to Miles City last Friday night, 0-28. The Eagles travel to Livingston this Friday with game time at 7 p.m. (Photo by Pam McGlothlin)...
Despite the chilly weather, 60 participants registered for the 9th annual Connie Wold Memorial Run on Saturday morning in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
