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In a joint effort with the South Dakota Humanities Council and the 125th Anniversary Committees from the states of North and South Dakota, the North Dakota Humanities Council will commemorate the entry of South and North Dakota into statehood with a special One Book collaboration. "Dakota: A Spiritual Geography" by Kathleen Norris will serve as the joint One Book for the two states in 2014. The humanities councils in North and South Dakota will engage residents in literary programming based on...
The 2014 Adult Community Champion of the Quarter Award was presented to Ryan Bell of Sidney by Richland Co. Sheriff Brad Baisch at the Rau Elementary Spring Progam on May 8. Pictured is Bell (left) and Rau sixth grade teacher Mrs. Donahue after accepting the award. See page 11 for more photos from the program....
Meadowlark Brewery, in conjunction with the Foundation For Community Care is offering a limited, exclusive tour of their eagerly anticipated location opening. A $100 donation to the Foundation's Endowment fund will secure your spot in a tour of Sidney's first eatery and brew house on Wednesday May 21st, 10 days prior to the public opening. The tour will be led by the brewery's owner, Travis Peterson, orating interesting stories and showcasing historical pieces unearthed during the building...
Montana-Dakota Utilities is warning its customers about a utility scam that has hit parts of our service territory, including the Watford City and Williston area. People have been receiving calls from someone who states that if you do not pay your utility bill immediately over the phone, your utility service will be disconnected. Montana-Dakota Utilities does not operate in that manner. If you receive such a call, hang up and call us at 1-800-638-3278 and let us know you received the call. Customers should not share information such as credit...
Sherry’s 3rd Annual Softball Tournament will soon be here. It will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at South Meadow Softball Complex. This event is open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Entry fee is $100/team. I invite you to put a team together with your employees, family, and friends. Once again we are expecting a great turn out. Continued support is needed. I ask that you consider making a donation to the tournament. All donations are very appreciated. On behalf of Sherry’s family and myself, I would like to thank you...
Memorial services for Anna Elletson, 86, of Billings (formerly of Sidney, MT) will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment of her cremains will follow in the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Anna passed away on May 6, 2014, at Billings Clinic. Rejoice! Anna has gone to be with our Savior!...
The Sidney High School Track Team, specifically the Pole Vault participants, and Pole Vaulting coach Steve Yockim, are on the cover and singled out in a story in the May, 2014 issue of “VAULTER” magazine. In it’s lead-in, the magazine states: “Our high school feature this month takes us to Montana. Sidney High School in Sidney, Montana is doing well in the world of pole vaulting. Their coach, Steve Yockim, has been with SHS for 19 years now. He is doing amazing things with his team. You will definitely want to see what the Eagles have going o...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has set its summer schedule of conservation workshops for educators. National Archery in the Schools – June 3-4, Bismarck. Workshop participants are provided the fundamentals to teach archery in grades 4-12, either indoors or outdoors, and will be able to implement an archery unit in the classroom, and as an after-school activity. A preregistration fee of $10 is required. Register by calling Jeff Long at 701-328-6322. Habitats of North Dakota – June 10-11, Minot. Designed for teachers, env...
The family of Kirstin Wiseman would like to thank everyone for all the flowers, cards, food and support including FCCLA, Key Club, Blue Rock Dist. Co., Sidney High School students, staff, and choir, also Central, West Side, and Middle School, Fulkerson Funeral Home, The Rush, Video Hot Spot, Father Jim O’Neal, St. Matthews, and our amazing community. You have all helped us through this tragic time. Kirstin will be deeply missed by all. Kirstin touched a lot of hearts and it goes to show through the outpouring of support from this community. S...
The Montana Newspaper Association and Montana PBS have joined together to sponsor the first United States Senate and United States House of Representatives candidate debates of the political season. The debates will be held in the Library Auditorium at Montana Tech in Butte on Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2014. The U. S. Senate debate will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by the U. S. House debate at 3:30 p.m. The debates will be recorded and broadcast on MontanaPBS on Sunday, June 15, 2014: House at 5:00 p.m. and Senate at 6:30 p.m. The debates...
After winning gold medals in the 100 meter run, bowling, standing long jump and the tennis ball throw at the regional Special Olympics in Miles City, Dean Risinger of Fairview is excited about competing at the State Special Olympics in Billings May 13 – 16. He will compete in the tennis ball throw, the standing long jump and the 100 meter run. Risinger, who was born with Downs Syndrome, is a freshman at Fairview School. His family, including his mom Michelle Judd, moved to Fairview in 2005 and g...
With the summer season fast approaching, area communities are beginning to plan their festivals, fairs, and fundraisers. With many of these special events alcohol is sold and served by volunteers and as a volunteer many of you may not be aware that you bear the same liabilities for illegal alcohol sales as someone who is paid to serve and sell alcohol. Therefore, it is crucial you understand your responsibility when serving and selling as well as the consequences for any illegal sales. Currently, Montana law requires volunteers who serve and...
With the increasing demands on our personal and professional time we are all looking for a way to do it all. Multitasking seems to be the answer in so many cases. But it should never be an option when operating a vehicle. One of the most alarming and widespread forms of distracted driving from teens to the retired is cell phone use. Add distraction with the increased traffic and larger vehicles on our roadways and you have a formula for tragedy. Texting is a great concern because it combines three types of distraction – VISUAL – MANUAL – COGNI...
Farley’s Market (www.FarleysMarket.com) opened it’s online marketplace, loaded with thousands of Costco products, to residence of Williston and surrounding cities in Montana and North Dakota. Farley’s Market gives consumers online access to Costco’s famed product inventory and quality brands, including Costco’s Kirkland brand, allowing them to place their favorite product purchases without ever leaving their home or business. “This is a game-changer for people who have come to enjoy the quality and culture of Costco but now live or frequent an...
The Richland County run and bike club will be hosting the Sidney Duathlon on Saturday, June 7. The duathlon will consist of a 5k run-10k bike-and an additional 5k run. This Run-Bike-Run will start at 8 am mountain time with registration from 7am to 7:45 on Saturday, June 7th at Meadow Park in Sidney. It is competitive with prize money for the top places for individuals and teams and many door prizes. The race will begin at Meadow Park with a 5k that will go through the northwest portion of...
Youth, ages 14-18, are invited to spend a week this summer learning about natural resources through a series of hands-on experiences in Montana’s outdoors. For over 25 years, the Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp (MNRYC) has provided a safe and fun opportunity for high school age students to study the scientific principles, economic realities, historical heritage, and social perspectives of natural resource management. “The future decisions of how our natural resources are managed will be made by the youth of today,” says Camp Direc...
The Montana High School Activities Association announced that Sidney High School and the Sidney Country Club have been awarded the Montana State Class A Championship Golf Tournament which will be contested on October 2nd and 3rd in 2015. This would not have been possible without the support and efforts of the School Board and Administration of the Sidney Public Schools, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, the Sidney Hotels and Motels who support the TBID Board and it’s members, and Jay Frank, SHS Coach and manager of the Sidney Country Club. T...
The Maka Flora Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society has planned four field trips for 2014. If you enjoy the outdoors, have an interest in plants, like to hike or are just curious about trying something new, plan to attend some of these outings. You do not need to be a Native Plant Society member to participate. This summer’s field trips offer a variety of landscapes, plants, and interesting site-seeing. The descriptions provided here are brief, so contact Libby Knotts at 406-774-3778 or at [email protected] with any questions to be s...
The Richland County Family Resource Center is offering a parenting class for parents with young children, titled 1,2,3,4 Parents! This parenting class is designed for parents with children ages one to four years old, as well as professionals that work with this age group of children, such as grandparents or childcare providers. Some of the topics included in this class are: ages and stages of children, different parenting styles, preventing behavioral problems, child-proofing your home, the parent/child bond, self-care for the caregiver,...
Senator John Walsh today introduced legislation to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and reform approval of future infrastructure projects to prevent the President from unilaterally stopping projects from moving forward. The Removing Repeated Executive Delays to Transboundary Approvals of Pipelines and Engineering Act – Removing RED TAPE Act – identifies critical infrastructure projects that have become politicized, removes authority for making decisions on those projects from the President, and delegates that res...
Rau Elementary School held their spring program on May 8 entitled "How the West was Really Won."...
The North Dakota paddlefishing season is in full swing. The season runs through the end of May; but might be cut short if harvest limits are reached. The Montana paddlefish season begins May 15. Pictured are paddlefishermen attempting to snag a fish at the Yellowstone-Missouri River Confluence on Sunday....
The State Game and Fish Department is urging boat owners who have yet to renew their registration for 2014, to use the agency’s online renewal system to speed up processing time. Due to a high volume of registrations coming in as boat owners prepare for the new boating season, Game and Fish Department licensing manager Randy Meissner says the processing time currently is 10 to 14 days. “For someone who wants to have their boat licensed for 2014 and ready to go by Memorial Day weekend, they might be cutting it a little close if they mail in the...
One glance at a lake or river and you already notice several boats on the water. With that mind, boat owners are reminded that properly-fitted life jackets should be worn and not used as a comfortable seat cushion. North Dakota Game and Fish Department boat and water safety coordinator Nancy Boldt said water temperatures in spring are extremely cold, and sudden immersion can cause serious problems. “Spring weather is unpredictable, and a pleasant outing can turn quickly when windy conditions arise,” Boldt said. “Wearing a life jacket will...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making a historic $78 million investment in local and regional food systems, including food hubs, farmers markets, aggregation and processing facilities, distribution services, and other local food business enterprises. “The 2014 Farm Bill has given USDA new tools, resources and authority to support the rural economy,” Vilsack said. “Consumer demand for locally-produced food is strong and growing, and farmers and ranchers are positioning their businesses to meet that demand. As th...
