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Many things can bring a family together. For the Roth family that thing is Paddlefish season. Ilene Roth of Sidney, has been grilling and pickling paddlefish for as long as she can remember. Although she says the paddlefish are very good grilled, Ilene prefers to pickle them. She explained that paddlefish are perfect for pickling because they don’t have any bones, so you don’t have to wait for the bones to soften. She says it’s an easy process; it just takes a little patience. The very first ste...
The Sidney girls track team took second at the state track & field meet on Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25 in Laurel. Placing for the girls were Lexi Prevost, 3rd in the 100 hurdles, 4th in the 300 hurdles and 5th in pole vault. Erin Harris placed 4th in javelin, 2nd in pole vault and 5th in the 100 hurdles. Jalyssa Gorder placed 1st in pole vault and Whitney Leuenberger placed 1st in shot put and 1st in discus. Placing for the boys was Daulton King with 3rd in the discus. Whitney...
Altogether, more than 10 Tons of electronic waste was recycled at the Spring 2013 “E-rase your E-waste” event held in Sidney and Fairview May 10 and 11. In their first year hosting an event, 30 Fairview residents and businesses brought in more than 3,000 lbs. of that total during that community’s annual city-wide cleanup event held Saturday morning, May 11. According to organizers, 118 area residents, businesses, schools and government agencies recycled 20,778 pounds of e-waste at this year’s Sp...
Rau School would like to announce Ashlee LeFors, daughter of Brian and Nikole LeFors, as their student of the quarter for the fourth quarter. Ashlee always has a positive attitude and is a great example to the other students at Rau. She is a hard worker and always does her work to the best of her abilities. She is kind and respectful and always willing to help teachers and peers alike. Ashlee is honest and polite and follows the rules in the classroom, lunchroom and on the playground. Ashlee...
Award-winning pianist Gy Salvevold and critically acclaimed and prize-winning international opera tenor, Christopher Bengochea, will be the featured performers at a special public performance on June 9th at 2 p.m. in Sidney’s Pella Lutheran Church, located at 418 W. Main Street. Salvevold started his piano career when he was three years old, studying the Suzuke method under Sharon Anderson until he was eighteen. Continuing his studies at Montana State University in Bozeman under Laurel Yost, he performed extensively while also appearing with t...
Each spring finds Culbertson playing the host to the Saddle Club’s Frontier Days. With the help of the Chamber of Commerce, two full days of western hospitality and fun include rodeos in the Saddle Club’s unique tiered rodeo grounds, a parade on Saturday, a barn dance and concessions on the grounds. Contact Luke Anderson at 406-787-5860 or Ken at 406-798-3712 for more information or to register for the rodeo....
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce, along with a newly emerging area Arts Organization, will be hosting “Summer Sounds” a music and picnic in the park series at the Watford City Tourist Park. The series will kick off on Thursday, June 13th at 5:30 with music by area musicians and picnic food served by the area Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). The event will be held every other Thursday throughout the summer and will feature local musicians and a picnic hosted by various community organizations. “We believe this is a great way to give the c...
Saturday, June 22, at 2pm, the MonDak Heritage Center will host a reception “I Do: A Cultural History of Montana Weddings” featuring a special presentation by Martha Kohl. Kohl, an historian with the Montana Historical Society, is also the author of the book by the same title. Tickets are available now, $25 for MonDak members, $30 for non-members. Non-members can join at the time of purchase to take advantage of the members’ discount. The reception will be the perfect time to enjoy the exhibit ...
The Svarre Municipal Pool opened to the public on Friday, May 27 at 1:30 p.m. The pool began normal business hours on May 28th. Season tickets are available at City Hall, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily session use is $4 for the pool or slide, $8 for both. The Splash Park is free for children 7 and under. Season ticket prices: Pool – family, $100; Slide – family, $100; Pool & Slide – family, $175; Pool – individual, $60; Slide – individual, $60; Pool & Slide – individual, $100; Vacation Pass – 10 punches for $25; pool or slide are ava...
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring encourages farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies and homeowners to bring their unusable pesticides to any of the 12 Project Safe Send collections in July. “This is a simple and non-regulatory program to help people safely and legally get rid of unusable pesticides free of charge,” Goehring said. “Over the past 20 years, thousands of people have brought more than three million pounds of these chemicals to Project Safe Send collection sites.” Project Safe Send accepts old,...
The Richland County Farm Service Agency would like to remind producers to stop by the office to pick up their 2013 farm certification maps. Maps will not be mailed out for 2013. For more information, contact Tammy Lake at 406-433-2103 or stop by 2745 W. Holly Street, Sidney, MT....
Saturday, May 18 was a gorgeous day with 124 golfers competing in the 7th Annual Early Bird Golf Scramble at Sidney Country Club. For the first time, all proceeds of the benefit tournament were designated for the Sunrise Women’s Clinic in Sidney. The Assembly of God started the tournament, with half the proceeds going to a national organization, and half staying in Sidney. “They graciously turned the tournament over to us,” organizer Mike Mohl explained. “The transition to us was seamless, and w...
Richland County 4-H Alumni have scheduled a potluck meal for Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sidney on Sunday, June 9th, beginning at 5 p.m. The event is being held to welcome home Chris Bengochea, former 4-H member and now a nationally acclaimed opera singer. Bengochea will be in Sidney to perform at Richland Farm Mutuals 100th Anniversary Celebration at Pella Lutheran Church on Saturday night, June 8th. On Sunday he will be performing a public benefit concert for Foundation for Community Care at 2 p.m. at the Pella Lutheran Church. Guy Salvevol w...
The dynamic duo of Racquel Schipman and Jennifer Denowh are back in business as they were formerly known, ‘Hello Gorgeous’. They are currently located in the back building at 305 7th Ave SW in Sidney. Schipman has been doing business in the area for 13 years, while Denowh has been for 9 years. Many of those years they worked together. Hello Gorgeous specializes in cuts, colors, perms and facial waxing and carries a large selection of retail including: Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Kenra, Joico, Hem...
Cowgirls ‘N Crowns is the exciting theme for this year’s Miss Montana and Miss Montana’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program! These amazing young women will be arriving in Glendive, MT on June 9 to start a whirlwind week of excitement, adventure, community service, and the chance to win the state title! After many preliminary events throughout the week, Miss Outstanding Teen will be crowned and Miss MT will be crowned June 15th. The Miss Montana program has been held in Glendive for the last 9 consecutive years. Hundreds of volunteers come...
Tuesday, June 11th – Sidney – St. Matthews, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, June 12th – Sidney Health Center – Fitness Room, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the summer, blood donations typically drop off dramatically as donors go on vacation and schools close, but the need for blood never takes a holiday. The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood or platelets and save lives this summer. Patients in Montana hospitals served by the Red Cross depend on community blood donations every day. Every day, the Red Cross collects 155 pints o...
Fort Union Trading Post has received two traditionally painted buffalo robes. The artist, Mr. Darryl Growing Thunder is a member of the Dakota and Assiniboine tribes from Fort Peck, Montana said Park Ranger Loren Yellow Bird. The stories being displayed reflect the lifestyle of the Plains Indian warriors. The robes include two different eras; pre-1850 and post-1850 and were funded by the Fort Union Cooperative Association. The robes will be displayed as part of the fort’s living history p...
Spring is finally here and in anticipation for the fish biting the USDA Forest Service, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, the City of Watford City and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department want you to grab your fishing rod and chair for the 9th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby. Meet at the Watford City Youth Fishing Pond, Saturday, June 8, just east of the Watford City football and track field. Children ages 13 years and under are invited to toss a line in the pond. Registration begins at 9 a.m. All registrants must be accompanied by a r...
The U.S. Forest Service, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, McKenzie Ranger District, is holding a Wildflower Photo Contest and a Wildflower Walk to promote appreciation for native wildflowers, use and enjoyment of the National Grasslands. Wildflower Walk will be Friday, June 7 at 6 p.m. (central) at CCC Campground (15 miles South of Watford City, turn right just past the Little Missouri River Bridge). This will be an easy walk lasting about one hour. Wildflower Photo Contest entries are due Friday, June 21: Submit color, printed 5x7 photographs to...
The City of Wolf Point’s Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is starting an annual tradition of great beer, delicious food, and music with Brewfest 2013, the first and only outside beer festival to be held at the Marvin Brookman Stadium (Stampede Grounds), in Wolf Point. The event is taking place on June 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. inside the earthen arena, and will feature over 16 American craft beers from Montana breweries. Food will be available for sale through the Wolf Point Stampede C...
Fairview Old Timer’s Reunion and Summer Festival is held each year on the third weekend in July. The festival features visiting with friends and neighbors, watching the parade, live music, and a variety of other activities. A limited number of spaces are available to vendors in Sharbono Park for Saturday, July 20th. The cost is $25 per spot and can be reserved by calling 406-480-4633. The Fairview Festival is one of the reasons why eastern Montana is a great place to live....
The Sidney Fire Department will host its annual breakfast June 9 at the Fire Hall, 115 2nd St. SE. Breakfast will be served from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu consists of sausage, French toast, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Breakfast patrons can make a free-will donation. Please come and enjoy breakfast and support our local firemen. There will be rides and fun for the kids. The Sidney Fire Department is Celebrating their 100th Anniversary....
Agricultural producers have until June 7, 2013 to sign up for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE). The SURE program is part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through September 30, 2011. The 2011 SURE program provides benefits for farm revenue losses due to natural disasters that occurred during the 2011 crop year. SURE is available to eligible producers on...
