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On May 14, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., community members are invited to a Farewell to the Scout Cabin at the MonDak Heritage Center located at 120 3rd Avenue SE in Sidney. Lunch will be served to attendees, and visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the Scout Cabin, make purchases from items within the structure, as well as view a history of the Scout Cabin that will be on display. The Scout Cabin was built in 1934 through volunteer labor. The land was purchased at a tax sale and the logs on the front of the Scout Cabin were...
Dakota Boat Center is now open in Williston under the capable ownership of Dutch Deick. Deick saw a definite need in the community for quality, moderately priced boats and pontoons, plus full service. At this time he carries Crestliner and Avalon, with more brands to come. "With all the boaters and fishermen in this area, I saw a need for this kind of business. There's definitely a market," Deick commented. He has already heard comments about how nice it is to have a full service dealer back in...
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project will begin filling and flushing the Main Canal on Monday, April 18 at 6am. Please ensure that all children, livestock and fences are out of the canals, ditches, drains and harm's way. Please unlock any gates along canals....
The Montana Department of Revenue is offering expanded hours at its call center to assist taxpayers during the days before the April 18 deadline for filing income tax returns. Taxpayers who need assistance can call the department’s call center toll free at (866) 859-2254, or in Helena at 444-6900. Regular call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center will have extended hours during the last days of tax season. Beginning Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, help will be available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.; on S...
Saturday, April 23 at the Outlaws Ballroom, Watford City, ND, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. marks the Prairie Rose Gala, hosted by the Young Professionals of Watford City. This event is a fundraiser for the new Kent Pelton Nature Park coming soon to Watford City. The park is currently located on park property that is planned space for public gathering and enjoyment of the outdoors. The design offers increased recreation opportunities to the current fishing pond with the addition of a pre-engineered...
After many years, Sidney Public Schools is now starting “Sidney Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame”. The first class will be inducted this coming fall, and be a maximum class of 10 this upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Nominations will be accepted until June 1, 2016 for induction/inclusion into the first class to be so enshrined. More information can be found at the Sidney Public Schools website in the Athletics file, or at the Central and High School offices. All nominations need to be for...
Memorial services for Eldon P. Steffens, 89, of Sidney, MT were held at 11 a.m. on Tues., Apr. 12, 2016, at Pella Lutheran Church with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Eldon died on Sat. morning, Apr. 9, 2016, at the Tenderness Campus under the care of Rocky Mountain Hospice, Billings, MT....
Funeral services for June Sullivan, 82, of Fairview, MT were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Apr. 8, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Mark Nicolaus officiating. Burial was held at the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. June died Tues., Apr. 5, 2016 at the Sidney Extended Care....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Robert A. “Bob” Evenson, 78, of Lambert, MT was held at 2 p.m., on Tues., Apr. 12, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Lambert with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., Mon., Apr. 11, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Cremation followed the mass under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert died early Friday morning, Apr. 8, 2016, at the Billings Clinic, Billings,...
On February 17th George Thorgramson had a biopsy on his throat. On the morning of February 19th the doctor called with the diagnosis of stage 3 throat cancer. George started chemo and radiation on March 16th. George has about 6 to 8 weeks of chemo and radiation. He will undergo radiation 5 days a week and chemo 1 day a week both taking place in Williston, ND. His wife Carol, son Justus, daughter Liberty, along with friends and family are all praying for a speedy recovery. Contributions may be made at the benefit. Have questions or something to...
The Richland County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual dinner and dance on April 15, 2016 at the Elks Lodge in Sidney. The Richland County 4-H Jr. Leaders are senior 4-H members from across the county who have dedicated themselves to going above and beyond the club level to develop leadership skills, plan and implement 4-H events, promote the 4-H program and serve as role models for younger 4-H members. This event is a service learning projects for the group of Richland County teens. Every year all proceeds from this dinner and dance go...
I am an entertainer born and raised in Southwest North Dakota. As a singer/songwriter, I use my passion for writing and performing to share my message through my songs in a way that is relatable to audiences both young and old. I strive to reach as many people as possible and try to write music that people can truly relate to, no matter what curveballs life may throw at us. That is the reason I am very honored to be a part of this great cause. We will be selling the new album at the event and...
President - Victoria Getchell - Political Science, English , 2017 Sidney, MT Vice President - Tyler Leslie - Biology, 2017 Davenport, ND Secretary - Aly Freitag - Exercise Science & Health and Fitness Administration, 2018 Elko, NV Treasurer - Jocelyn Meidinger - Political Science 2017, Jamestown, ND...
I celebrate another birthday soon, and I expect an onslaught of cards pointing out and gently poking fun at my advanced number of years. I look forward to all my cards, whether they remind me that I am well-seasoned in years, or whether they just remind me that someone has thought of me today and wishes me well. Birthdays should remind one that indeed, today we are kings or queens for the day. Last year one of the cards I received read "Birthdays are like Outhouses: Not exactly pleasant but...
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Up to 5...
If you have been in to the MonDak Heritage Center recently, you might have noticed construction workers milling around, signs notifying you of work being done in the lower level of the museum, or electricians up on ladders. Or maybe you noticed that upon entrance, the MonDak has a clean, bright new look. Thanks to a generous grant from the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development, funds raised from the members of the MonDak and the assistance of Prairie Electric and Crescent Lighting,...
The MSU Extension Service in Daniels, Richland, Roosevelt and Sheridan Counties is sponsoring a Board Development Training for all members of local boards on Thurs., April 21. The training is being conducted in four different local locations by Dan Clark and Blake Christensen of the MSU Extension Local Government Center, Bozeman. The free workshop will be held simultaneously in Culbertson at the RC Complex meeting room, 307 Broadway and in Plentywood at the Courthouse Jubilee Room, 100 West Laurel Avenue from 1-4 p.m. The same workshop will...
6th Grade High Honor Roll Logan Adams, Megan Asbeck, Lauren Kjos, Tristan Skov, Lacie Selting, Makayla Smith, Jade Emly and Evan Kalligher 6th Grade Honor Roll Jack Smies, Teigan Taylor, Cody Scarpholt, Avery Seadeek, Vilate Knapp and Shaniyah Harris. 7th Grade High Honor Roll Jayden Gackle and Shaylee Dean 7th Grade Honor Roll Brady Buxbaum, Martha Isley, Easton Hopes and Daniel Porter. 8th Grade High Honor Roll Cody Asbeck, Macy Seadeek, Jesse Selting and Allyson Young. 8th Grade Honor Roll Nikki Harris, Dylan Elletson, Rebecca Deming,...
The MonDak Heritage Center recently received a gift of 30 handmade art smocks from Sidney student Shelby Reidle. Reidle made each of the smocks as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Approximately 25 hours went into the creation of the smocks, which will be used in the wide variety of art classes that Education Coordinator Jessica Newman teaches each month. Reidle is a senior at Sidney High School, and will be attending Concordia College in Moorhead in the fall. She will major in biology...
Wyatt Heringer hands off the baton to Trace Jones en route to a first place victory of the 4 X 100 relay at the Wibaux Invitational in Glendive. The team ran a 44:98 and consisted of Heringer, Jones, Michael McGinnis and Quinn McGlothlin. The Eagles travel to Baker next weekend....
Jordan Baxter, Lauren Beenken, Luke Beenken, Jory Bell, Mindy Brower, Justin Candee, Mateya Coffman, Tenna Cooley, Jocee Cundiff, Joseph Evans, Brooke Franklin, Kelsie Hall, Madison Hammer,Cammy Heck, Wyatt Heringer, Coy Hermanson, Landan Jones, Aubrey Kessel, Autumn Larson, Michael McGinnis, Dawson McGlothlin, Tierney Messmer, Logan Peterson, Skylar Petrik, Shanyn Reidle, Shelby Reidle, Christine Schabert, Michelle Stagl, Carlee Strasheim, Madison Thiessen, Sarah Turek, Amanda Valnes, Kaelyn Volk, LaTasha Wieferich, Chantel Wilcoxon, Katlyn...
On Tuesday, April 5, Jesse Nesper received an award for his service as President of the Richland County Baseball Association. Nesper has served as President for a total of five years and has been on the board for ten. For Nesper, baseball has been a family affair for as long as he can remember; he fondly recalls returning foul balls at $.25 a piece when he was a kid. "My dad was President for thirteen years and growing up I remember always being at the ball park during the summer. My dad would...
Spring Road Safety With spring in full swing (we hope) there are some things to keep in mind when traveling in more rural areas. Perhaps the most important thing, for those of you that run into farm equipment on the roads, slow down. On all farm equipment whether it’s a sprayer, water pickup or seeder, there will be a slow moving vehicle sign, which is the bright orange triangle. That sign shows that this vehicle/machine will only be going 25 mph or slower. Please be patient and take your t...
USDA, Rural Development State Director John Walsh today announced that USDA is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new bio-based products and expand markets through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. “Agriculture is Montana’s largest industry and adding value to this industry’s products will only help Montana’s farmers, ranchers, and rural business owners increase economic opportunities for their families and communities” said Walsh. “The Value-Added Producer Grant program is an under-utili...
