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Those people attending the Sunrise Festival of the Arts in Sidney on July 9 should be impressed by the gourd creations of local artist Carol Christensen. Christensen, a native of Sidney, became interested in art at an early age, but her move toward gourds started only about four or five years ago. "I like that there are so many things you can do with them," Christensen said, noting art work by painting, wood burning or carving the items. Christensen, who now lives half of the year in Mesa,...
When public meetings are held regarding the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project in Sidney June 28 and in Glendive on June 29, people can expect to see more people speaking against the irrigation dam than at previous similar meetings. In a blog for the Defenders of Wildlife, one of the two national environmental groups wanting to remove the dam, it states, “Working with our partners and with experts on the fish living in these rivers, we are developing a ‘no dam’ alternative for the Corps and t...
With the City of Sidney facing an anticipated budget deficit of about $500,000, Sidney Mayor Rick Norby informed county commissioners last week that he plans to use the money in the downtown enhancement fund to pay for other city projects. “Guys, I’m sorry but I’m going to have to use it up,” Norby told commissioners. The funds had about $122,000. All the money came from the city. Some businesses made pledges for the downtown enhancement, but the project never got to the point where actual...
Positive news and positive attitudes are what Richland Economic Development officials heard while manning a booth at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference held in Bismarck near the end of May. A grant from XTO Energy made it possible for Richland Economic Development to have a booth during the conference. "We were so fortunate," Leslie Messer, executive director of Richland Economic Development, said. "XTO Energy made it possible for us." Messer and project assistant Katie Dasinger...
Thanks to the work of the North Dakota Geological Survey, a new exhibit is available for viewing at the Pioneer Museum located in Watford City. The exhibit features rocks and fossils from the area more than 60 million years ago. Clint Boyd, senior paleontologist, and Jeff Person, paleontologist, explain the exhibit was located at the Forest Service, but there wasn't room for it in the Forest Service's new building. "The exhibit has a crocodile skull and all types of other fossils as well," Boyd...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Avis Marie Zoanni, 96, of Helena, formerly of Fairview was at 11 a.m., Friday, June 3, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Wake services were at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Rite of Committal followed in the Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson. Avis passed away on Friday, May 27, in Helena....
Interment of cremains for Shirley A. Dige, 75, formerly of Sidney, was at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 4, at the Sidney Cemetery with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney was entrusted with arrangements. Shirley died on March 2 in California....
Memorial services for Lydia Jean Paul were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, at the Faith Alliance Church in Sidney. Pastor Paul Turek officiated. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lydia was born Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Williston and met the eyes of Jesus that same day. She is survived by: her proud and loving parents Evan and Amy Paul; maternal grandmother Chris Viets and paternal grandparents Steve...
Anyone interested in a rifle, black powder and pistol shooting range, should attend a meeting at the Eastern Ag Research Center, 1501 N. Central Ave., on June 14. The informational meeting will start at 7 p.m. Bring your ideas and suggestions....
Cancer Survivors lead the Relay For Life held in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
The Young Professionals of Watford City, which was formed last November, is excited to invite the public to its summer kickoff barbecue scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Cornerstone Bank’s parking lot. Kylee Roff, the club’s president, and Kelsey Linseth, vice president, explain the barbecue is being held in partnership with Cornerstone Bank so residents can check out the bank’s new location and plans. The meal will feature hot dogs with two sides for $5. There will be yard games and b...
The first senior class to have classes in Watford City's beautiful new high school graduated in the facility's gym on May 29.The class featured 67 graduates. Ricki Lindley and Asha Smith provided the student address. Lindley instructed the upcoming senior class, "Don't follow our footsteps," noting that some teachers and parents couldn't go through those challenges again. Smith thanked friends, parents and school staff members for their support. "The class of 2016 didn't only have an impact in...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. “It’s a big weekend for people to come home. There’s a lot going on,” Mary Gumke, director of the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, said. “It will be a wonderful kickoff to the summer.” Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesot...
State championship efforts in the pole vault and a strong overall showing by Michael McGinnis highlighted Sidney's performance at the Class A state track meet. Sidney's boys placed fourth in the team standings with 36.67 points. Dillon won the state title with 84 points. Sidney's girls took ninth with 29 points. Corvallis earned the girls championship. Garrison Hughes, a sophomore, took first in the boys pole vault by clearing 15-0. On the girls' side, Aubrey Kessel earned the pole vault title...
Nowadays, she reads the accounts in newspapers and attends local track meets to see Sidney's pole vaulting dynasty for herself. And Melanie (Prevost) Morrill smiles as she remembers when the program's legacy started. She was Sidney's female pole vault champion when she won the state title in 1997. Recently, Aubrey Kessel earned the 2016 state championship for the event. Other Sidney girls with state pole vault titles include Leila Ben-Youssef, Ashley Taylor, Miranda Fehilly, MaKayla Fink,...
Area athletes earned honors during the Class C state track meet this season. Fairview's senior Ben Hardy placed second in the discus with a mark of 153-0, He placed fifth in the shot put with a best of 44-10. Fairview's 1600-meter relay team of Taryn Candee, Pat Hardy, Jon Lebsock and Tanner Reynolds placed third with a time of 3.33.21. Fairview's boys 400-meter relay team featuring Taryn Candee, B. Hardy, Reynolds and Jason Klein took sixth in 45.04. For the R&L Fusion, Tim Wright finished fourth in the 1600 with a time of 4.39.43 and fourth i...
A three-inch rain storm in the area during the early part of May wasn’t the best thing for some eastern Montana sugar beet growers. “It gave us false moisture,” Duane Peters, agricultural manager at Sidney Sugars, explained. “Our ground was so dry. The rain just soaked in.” The result was that replanting was performed at more than 1,400 acres in the region. “We had various problems,” Peters said. He also mentioned growers faced the challenges of cutworms and springtails. He explained spr...
Despite being moved indoors because of rainy weather, the VFW and VFW Auxiliary provided a respectful Memorial Day program in Sidney again this year. Gene Ronningen, parade chairman, noted the parade couldn't take place that morning because the flags are burial flags and must be kept in the best condition possible. Keith Olson, a retired Air Force officer and a current service officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs, remembered the fallen heroes during his keynote speech. He mentioned the...
Jack and Kitty will perform live in concert on Thursday, June 9, at 2 p.m. The free concert is at Veterans Memorial Park in Sidney and will serve as the first annual kick‐off event for the annual summer reading program. Local businesses and organizations will offer free games and activities prior to the concert beginning at 1:30 p.m. If your organization or business would like to sign up for a booth space, contact Kelly Reisig at 433‐1917. Jack and Kitty are an Emmy Award winning folk duo. They...
The MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney has a limited number of tickets still available for its second annual Burgers, Brews and Blues! This event will take place on June 18, and will benefit the museum and the art, history and cultural events that are open to the community throughout the year. Entertainment this year will feature the blues stylings of Rick Berthod Band of the Las Vegas House of Blues. In addition to some great blues music, there will be burgers and all the makings of a great summer get-together, including two draft beers from...
Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford is campaigning as the lieutenant governor candidate on the ticket with gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum. “I view this as a positive for western North Dakota to have a voice from our area as part of the ticket,” Sanford, a Republican, said. “It’s a great opportunity for the western part of the state that I will be just a phone call away.” Sanford has been on Watford City’s city council for 10 years including the past six as mayor. Election day is June 14 in...
Selected most improved students at Sidney Middle School this year were, from left, Aubree Root, Brandon Woodard, Michael Evans and Dillon Scheetz....
Behind outstanding pitching, the Richland County Patriots won both games of a home double-header against Glendive June 1. In the first game, the Patriots accounted for four runs in the third inning and fought off Glendive 5-4. Hunter Severson connected for a double in the victory. Having RBIs were Taylor Searer, Severson and Max Peters. After struggling in the first inning, Brett Norby pitched the distance for the win. Norby fanned 11 batters and allowed seven hits. In the second game, Adam...
The MonDak Heritage Center will be saying farewell to their Executive Director, Kim Simmonds, on June 17; Simmonds has been a part of the Heritage Center for nearly two years, having moved to Sidney with her husband's job in the oilfield. "I've learned a lot in the time I've been here," she commented. "I was able to bring changes to the MonDak Heritage Center, and I'm excited to see how the organization continues to grow in the future. I'm leaving it in good hands with Jessica Newman. She's the...
In 1964, a group of eighth graders, led by their social sciences teacher, Bill Burnison, set out to create a model of historic Fort Union. It served as their contribution to the Fort Union Days Centennial Celebration, which took place June 11-13 that year in Sidney. Starting in February, six students worked on the model. They started out by visiting the site where Fort Union had stood to study the terrain, and they gathered sandstone and cedar from nearby badlands. Construction took place in the junior high shop. The gathered sandstone and...
