Articles from the June 4, 2014 edition


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  • Dakota West Credit Union Outgrows Existing Building

    Tie Shank|Jun 4, 2014

    Denton Zubke, CEO of Dakota West Credit Union, states "We are presently sitting on top of each other. The existing building is 4800 square feet and we need at least 7500 square feet." The new building, which is located at 340 North Main in Watford City, almost directly across the street from the existing building, is expected to open its doors toward the latter part of June. Standing 3 stories tall and approximately 15,500 total square feet, the new building will offer plenty of room to meet...

  • Richland County Centennial Celebration June 13-15

    Jun 4, 2014

    Richland County will celebrate its 100th birthday with a huge party June 13-15. Enjoy free concerts by Rob Quist & Great Northern Friday night, and Sawyer Brown Saturday night, plus free BBQs each night. Airplane ping pong ball drops each afternoon will provide excitement and prizes to those lucky enough to pick up a specially marked ball. Local and children’s entertainment will please all ages, while vendors will satisfy thirst and hunger pangs. Each evening, Dan Hunthausen & the Train Wrecks will provide entertainment in the beer garden. All...

  • Fish the 10th Annual Children's Fishing Derby June 7

    Babete Anderson|Jun 4, 2014

    Come join in for the 10th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby sponsored by the USDA Forest Service Dakota Prairie Grasslands, the City of Watford City and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Bring your fishing rod and chair and meet at the Watford City Youth Fishing Pond, Saturday, June 7, just east of the Watford City football and track field. Children ages 13 years and under are invited to fish free when accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served around 11 a.m. Bring your fishing pole, tackle b...

  • EF2 Tornado Touches Down Near Watford City

    Jun 4, 2014

    A tornado rated an EF2 touched down in a man camp south of Watford City injuring 9 people on May 26. The Weather Channel reported that the twister's top speed was 120 mph. (Photo by Kent Taylor)...

  • Andrew J. "Andy " Olson, III, 73, Sidney, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Andrew J. “Andy” Olson, III, 73 of Sidney, MT was Monday, June 2, 2014, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview with Father Jim O’Neal and Father Ned Shinnick as presiders. Wake services were at 7 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Cremation followed service under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Cancer Care Center, at Sidney Health Center or the Foundation for Community Care. Remembrances, condole...

  • Carl Baxter, 92, Fairview, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Funeral services for Carl R. Baxter, 92, of Fairview, MT were Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Carl died Wednesday morning, May 21, 2014 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....

  • Yvonne Louise Swenson, 65, Sidney, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated for Yvonne Louise Swenson, 65, of Sidney, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney, MT. A Christian Wake service will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery in Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Yvonne passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 29, 2014, in her home with her family at her side....

  • Jerome Sunwall, 62, Sidney, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Funeral services for Jerome Sunwall, 62, of Sidney, MT were Wednesday May 28, 2014 at Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Interment will be in Kvile Cemetery, Froid, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jerome died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Sidney Health Center....

  • Carl Miller, 89, Fairview, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Funeral services for Carl Miller, 89 of Fairview, MT were at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor David Warner officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Carl was born April 17, 1925, in Culbertson, MT to Fred and Anna (Damm) Miller. He was raised there until they moved...

  • Kenneth "Ken" Klasna, 84, Sidney, MT

    Jun 4, 2014

    Funeral services for Kenneth “Ken” Klasna, 84 of Sidney, MT were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Pella Lutheran Church with Pastor George Karres officiating. Interment took place in Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kenneth “Ken” died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his home in Miles City, MT....

  • Taloula Mae Asay, infant, Alexander, ND

    Jun 4, 2014

    Memorial services for Taloula Mae Asay, stillborn infant of Dave and Jamie (Dwyer) Asay is 3 p.m. MST, Friday, June 6,2014 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Paul Turek officiating from the Faith Alliance Church in Sidney. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Taloula Mae died May 19, 2014....

  • Sidney Senior High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

    Jun 4, 2014

    Freshmen: Jordan Baxter, Mateya Coffman, Laura Elmore, Landan Jones, Michael McGinnis, Brett Norby, Logan Peterson, Christine Schabert, Madison Thiessen, Johren Carpenter, Amanda Valnes, Alexia Berube, Justin Candee, Autumn Larson, Dawson McGlothlin, Chantel Wilcoxon, Allyson Harris, Garret Leland, Laurel Sartin, Sabryna Moe, Kasey Crabtree, Brenley Steinbeisser, Tanner Wacha, Andrew Hansen, Quinlyn Tuttle, Nakieta Dietrich, Tessa Hill, Trace Jones, Jazmine Hodges, Gage Knight, Sierra Osborne, Hanna Tyler, Megan Wiggins, Steven Adams, Morgan Ba...

  • Rau Student of the Quarter

    Jun 4, 2014

    Kailey Olson has been chosen the student of the quarter at Rau Elementary School. Kailey is the third grade daughter of Andy and Vanessa Olson. Kailey was chosen because of her excellent work habits, helpfulness and the cheerful attitude that she brings to school every day. She is willing and conscientious student. Kailey always tries her very best to be a good student and a good friend....

  • Annual Sidney Duathlon June 7

    Tim Fine|Jun 4, 2014

    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 Sidney. Single participants, teams of two, or teams of...

  • Bakken Brew Fest Donates to MonDak Heritage Center

    Jun 4, 2014

    The MonDak Heritage Center recently received a $5000 donation from the Bakken Brew Fest hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Jenny Baker, Education and Outreach Coordinator for MDHC, is delighted with the gift, which will go towards children's programming. Plans are to use the money to purchase items on their "wish list" which includes pottery supplies, paints, beads and much, much more. "The list is huge," Baker said. "This really changes things for us," Baker said....

  • Scholarship Awards

    Jun 4, 2014

  • Watford City Wolves Bring Home State Championship

    Jun 4, 2014

    The Wolves defeated Midkota 5-1 in the first round of the tournament and went on to defeat Velva-Drake-Anamoose 11-4 in the Semis and Hazen 9-4 in the Championship game. It was a first State Championship for the Wolves after their sixth year of High School Baseball....

  • FFA – Enhancing Skills You Already Have

    Tie Shank|Jun 4, 2014

    7 Sidney High School graduate Emily Schaff sets her sights on Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT to pursue her educational goals and studies in Communication. Growing up in Sidney, Schaff was involved in 4-H but wasn’t raised on a farm or ranch. She became involved in the National FFA Organization during her 8th grade year due to the influence of her parents, Gary and Mary Schaff. Her father, Gary, retired from Sidney schools this year after teaching Agriculture for the past 19 years a...

  • 8th Grade Graduation

    Jun 4, 2014

    The Sidney Middle School students enjoyed a good meal compliments of Sherry Qunell and the Sidney Elks Lodge, and ticket drawings with prizes donated by Blue Rock during the 8th grade graduation on May 21....

  • One Year After GE Wheat Contamination, USDA has Failed to Protect Farmers, Wheat farmers and Advocates Demand Immediate Action from USDA

    Kevin Dowling|Jun 4, 2014

    On the one-year anniversary of the Department of Agriculture’s announcement of finding an unapproved, genetically engineered (GE) wheat in an Oregon field, farmers and allies are demanding an end to the approval of GE traits until measures are adopted to protect non GE-farmers and their markets from contamination by GE crops. A 2013 FOIA request uncovered up to 483 total field trial violations, demonstrating the serious potential for future contamination episodes. “We’re still waiting for answers,” says Clint Lindsey, an Oregon wheat grower...

  • Brady Sundheim Graduated from Dickinson State University

    Mark Billings|Jun 4, 2014

    Brady Sundheim of Sidney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Dickinson State University’s (DSU) 94th annual commencement on May 17. More than 200 graduates, which did not include another 120 who participated in a third annual fall commencement, represented 11 U.S. states, 10 international countries and the Lakota Sioux Tribal Nation. Located in Dickinson, ND, Dickinson State University is a member of the North Dakota University System. Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution that offers m...

  • Academic All-State Recognition

    Jun 4, 2014

    The following Sidney Eagle Spring Sports participants have been honored for their athletic and academic accomplishments by being selected for Academic All-State recognition for 2014 MHSA Spring Sports season. To be selected, the athlete must be a member of a varsity sports team, and carry a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Track and Field: Michael McGinnis, Dawson McGlothlin, Aubrey Kessel, Tenna Cooley, Tel Hermanson, Tess Ler, Brady Bell, Hailey Steinbeisser, Christian Anglesey, Logan Thiel, Lexi Prevost, Sheridan Sundheim, Erin Harris and...

  • Richey Public School Honor Roll

    Jun 4, 2014

    Senior; Grace Kavanaugh, Michelle Switzer, Trey Switzer and Austin Schultz. Junior; Paige Smith, Thomas Baldwin, Shelby Senner, Ryder Olson and Megan Volbrecht. Sophmore; Brittany Whiteman, Shaye Johnston, Ian Fatzinger and Skilor May. Freshmen; Sydney Brost, April Kavanaugh, Seth Brown and Ellie Volbrecht.8th grade; Ellie Smith, Halle Fatzinger, Anna Johnson, Isaac Sponheim and Charlie Hoffman. 7th grade; Kyler Brown, Haley Olson, Abbie Smith, Brylee Brost and Chase Brown. 6th grade; Daejha Gibson, Peyton Sodt, Chance Senner, Kodi Bireley and...

  • Watford City Hosts 'One Book Dakota' Project

    Jessie Veeder|Jun 4, 2014

    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 Norris’ New York Times bestselling book, in which...

  • Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede Celebrating Their 91st Year

    Tie Shank|Jun 4, 2014

    The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will be celebrating their 91st year at the Marvin Brookman Stadium in Wolf Point Montana July 10th – 12th. Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede is a three-day event including a PRCA sanctioned rodeo that brings the best cowboys to town. PRCA RAM Rodeo action will begin each evening at 7 p.m. Events and festivities set for the 91st weekend celebration include KVCK Country Showdown and KVCK Korral talent show, class reunions, “Unsung Heroes” Parade, carnival, the f...

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