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The president of the Montana-North Dakota Sugarbeet Growers Association is urging a strong showing of positive support at the upcoming public meetings regarding the future of the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District. "Each meeting needs to be attended because this is not just a farmer issue, it's a community issue. No matter how you feel about it, it does affect you. From a farmer standpoint, we need support from everyone," Kjeld Jonsson said. "The rancher that gets irrigated hay and corn from...
Fairview Superintendent of Schools Luke Kloker has stepped up into a role where he feels he can benefit students throughout the state. Kloker, who is in his 14th year in Fairview, has been voted to be the Class C representative on the Montana High School Association's Executive Board. "I am pretty excited for the opportunity to be involved," Kloker said. "I'm a big supporter of the Montana High School Association and interscholastic sports and activities." The process began when Eastern C...
A legislative luncheon, featuring candidates who won their primary elections, is scheduled to take place in Sidney on July 13. Sidney Mayor Rick Norby said Tim Burton, the Montana League of Cities and Towns’ executive director, is organizing the meeting so city and county officials can discuss issues with candidates. Norby said he expects about 15 communities to be represented at the meeting. In other business during the Sidney City Council meeting on June 6: • A resident of the 300 block of 10t...
Showing their caring for community members, the Fairview High School's National Honor Society recently raised more than $2,700 for the MonDak Relay for Life. Kelly Danielson, spokesperson for the club, said students became interested in holding a fundraiser because the son of former teacher Rosemary Weber is undergoing medical treatments. "We all wanted to put together a Relay team in the high school," Danielson said. "This was the first time." Melissa Gackle, faculty advisor, said the students...
Mass of the Christian burial for Charles “Charlie” Boyer, 71 of Sidney was at 1 p.m., Friday, June 10 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 9, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Interment was at the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Charles “Charlie” Boyer, 71, Sidney died Tuesday afternoon, June 7, at the Sanford Health, Bismarck, N.D....
Funeral service for Sharon Cayko, 76, Fairview, is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Schmidt officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Sharon died at her home in Sidney on Saturday, June 11....
Mass of the Christian burial for Ann Finnicum, 80. Culbertson, is at 10 a.m., Friday, June 17, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil and Father Hillary Tran presiding. Wake services are at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at the family farm. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ann died on Saturday, June 11 at her home....
High Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Logan Scott Adams, Megan Olivia Asbeck, Michyla Jade Emly, Evan David Kalligher, Lauren Marie Kjos, Vilate Jules Knapp, Lacie Lynn Selting, Makayla Rose Smith and Teigan Alyvia Taylor. Seventh Grade: Jadyn Tariah Gackie. Eighth Grade: Cody Ryan Asbeck, Lak Walter Kloker, Macy Seadeek, Jesse Wayne Selting, Hanna Doyle Skov, Hunter Joel Whitmus and Allyson Marie Young. Freshmen: Emily Joy Axtman, Bryce Neu, Jaycie Marie Rau, Elizabeth Paige Shannon and Alexis Renee Sundheim. Sophomores: Jae JaRyn Kloker, Tanner...
Last summer I planned a trip to neighboring North Dakota and honestly felt a bit ashamed of myself for not having an adventure in this legendary state sooner. Better late than never I suppose, but I can say it was one of our best vacations and we will be returning to do some camping this summer. We spent part of our first day in Medora, checking out the unique little tourist town, filling up on delicious food, and doing a little shopping. This is home to the well-known Medora Musical and...
Thanks to the inspiration of a few local residents, Wednesday night has now been designated as Car Night at the Shops at Fox Run parking lot. "It's something that I wanted to try," Gene Trudell, one of the organizers of the car shows, said. "There are so many great cars around. We thought we should have a no-strings attached event where we could talk cars." Trudell said no prizes or awards are given. Instead, the prize is sharing fun time together. "It's just to neighbor up for two or three...
The 39th Medora Car Show is June 25 in Medora, N.D. Exhibition for the public is Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to show a vehicle in any of the 21 different classes through 1991 (including customs) and a modern collectible class (1992-2016) should call 701-225-8851 or 701-225-8149, or register on the show grounds by the Badlands Motel June 25. The first-place winners from the 2015 Medora Show will be on display in the Medora Community Building along with a special center exhibit, a 1910 Maytag Touring. The show is...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club will hold its annual pie social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 8 at the Richland County Courthouse lawn. The menu will include brats, hot dogs, beans, chips and pie a la mode. All proceeds are used for Kiwanis youth projects and scholarships....
Get a blessing. Give a blessing. Be a blessing at Fairview’s annual Blessing Sale Saturday, June 18. Choose from hundreds of unpriced rummage sale items, including baked goods, and make a free-will contribution to serve victims of human trafficking in our area through 4 Her North Dakota. The work of 4-Her North Dakota has made a significant impact on our area during the past few years, from instigating changes in legislation and raising public awareness, to helping secure convictions for perpetrators and restoring victims of sex trafficking in...
The Richland County Health Department is urging individuals and groups to take an active part in cleaning up their communities in order to give the area a fresh appearance for upcoming summer events. Stephanie Ler, the county's environmental health director, said the clean-up project was created because of a wide variety of events in the area this summer including the Sunrise Festival of the Arts weekend in Sidney, Savage's catfish tournament, Lambert's Fourth of July celebration and the...
This year’s Fort Union Rendezvous takes place, June 16-19. Headlining the event is Dr. Daniel Patterson. Patterson is a scholar of early American natural history and nature writing and professor of English at Central Michigan University. Patterson’s presentations will be at 2 p.m each day, Friday through Sunday, he will present; “Oh that we had more guns!”: John James Audubon’s Missouri River Journals and His Hidden Conservation Ethic.” In addition there will be a featured speaker sponsored by the Montana Humanities Council, Kristi Hager. She...
The Richland County Senior Coalition will hold its largest fundraising event, the third annual Color Race, on Saturday, June 25 at Peterson Park. Don't let the name fool you - this is an event for runners and walkers of all ages. Registration begins at 8am, followed by a pre-race Latin Dancing warm-up with instructor Kristin Norgaard at 9:30 a.m. The un-timed race kicks off on the bridge at 10 a.m. with a blast of color. Runners will be blasted with color at 12 different stations – which are s...
Gardening is an opportunity to grow fresh produce in your back yard, which is a real treat during the summer. Over the years, gardeners have little tips and tricks that will help them get the biggest yields for the respective plant. One trick that is used is Epsom salt to prevent blossom end rot, well it is time to debunk that myth. Epsom salt doesn't stop blossom end rot- it can lead to more of it. Blossom end rot is caused by a deficiency of calcium, Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate- no...
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. 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 Minnesota based band Contention On Saturday, June 25, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County Farmers Union’s Kids Zone will offer inflatables. At noon, the 2016 Homefest Baby Pageant w...
Failure to wear a personal floatation device is the main reason people lose their lives in water recreation accidents. North Dakota law requires all children ages 10 and younger to wear a personal flotation device while in boats of less than 27 feet in length. The law also requires all personal watercraft users to wear a life jacket, as well as anyone towed on skis, tubes, boards or other similar devices. Water users should make sure to wear life jackets that are the appropriate size, and in good condition. It is also important that children...
Richland County commissioners are discussing a couple options regarding the mosquito problems in the Lambert community. Commissioners feel that there are more mosquitos in Lambert than in other areas because of the stagnant water at Fox Lake. Richland County Commissioner Shane Gorder said he has spoken with weed district coordinator Dick Zoanni and Montana Association of Counties’ officials about different options relating to handling mosquitos. Gorder said counties that have a mosquito d...
Through a public-private partnership, the Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana program has been providing leaders from around the Treasure State with an in-depth look at natural resource development industries. This year, the second class of participants makes its way through a two year course, wherein seminars are scheduled throughout the state as well as in Washington D.C. At the end of the course, participants also take an international trip. The inaugural class...
Scott Staffanson and Steve Hinebauch were the big winners during primary election night as far as Richland County is concerned. Staffanson, running for re-election in District 35, won the Republican primary with 1,127 votes. Challenger Joel Krautter received 749 votes. Staffanson will face Democrat Chris Trumpower in the general election. In the State Senate District 18 Republican primary, Steve Hinebauch received 2,302 votes compared to former Sidney mayor Bret Smelser’s 1,952 votes. Casey B...
For more than 100 years, Richland County has been fortunate to have dedicated individuals who are willing to sacrifice their time and safety as volunteer firefighters. Because the county operates with a volunteer fire department, the city and county can invest money into fire equipment; there are currently two full-time city trucks, one truck that serves both the city and the county, and seven county firetrucks. During the last three years, the fire department has been fundraising toward a goal...
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Lisa Ross, M.D. Dr. Ross joined the medical staff in June as an OB/GYN. Dr. Ross, who is American Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, provides a wide range of obstetrical and gynecological services to the residents living in the MonDak region. Her scope of practice includes routine and high risk obstetrics, office and surgical gynecology, menopause management, infertility as well as minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Ross received her...
