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Paul Severson, trailer sales manager for CHS Farmers Elevator in Sidney presents a check for over $7000 to Candy Markwald, Richland County Food Bank. Severson raised the money by getting donations from local businesses. The dollars were then sent to CHS headquarters in Circle which sent the money on to the Montana Food Bank. CHS Farmers Elevator then matched the amount, which was donated in Sidney. Markwald said they are truly blessed because of people and businesses who continue to donate food...
Sidney Meet was held over the weekend with Sidney Tiger Sharks placing 1st with a score of 1235. Sidney had 58 swimmers at the meet. High point winners from Sidney include, Aren Larson, Alec Lovegren, Colin Moran, Aubrey Kessel, Torey Dahl, Tessa Dahl, Hadley Garsjo. Sidney Swim Club Team results Boys 8 & under 100 meter Freestyle Relay; 1st Sidney , 2nd Sidney. Girls 8 & under 100 meter Freestyle relay;1st Sidney, 2nd Sidney. Boys 9-10 100 meter Freestyle relay; 1st Sidney Girls 9-10 100 meter freestyle relay; 4th Sidney, 6th Sidney Girls...
Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien recently announced that USDA is seeking applications from eligible lenders for loan guarantees to finance the construction or rehabilitation of rural rental housing. “Working to ensure that individuals and families in rural areas have safe, decent and affordable housing is a major part of USDA Rural Development’s mission,” O’Brien said. “USDA’s housing programs make a real difference in the lives of thousands of rural Americans nationwide by helping them obtain housing opportunities that they mig...
Does your company have what it takes to claim bragging rights as the best BBQ'ing team and to take home the coveted 'Best BBQ Trophy' from the 2nd Annual Bakken BBQ? MBI Energy Services extends an invitation to your company in hopes you will participate in this fun and exciting fundraising event. This community event will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2014 in the Dickinson Rec Center parking lot and is open to the public! The Blue Ribbon Band will be performing and entertainment will be...
Richland County Transportation Service (RCTS) began in 2006 providing rides to approximately 13,000 people and operating 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Since then, the growth and demands of the county have increased substantially and RCTS is providing about 50,000 rides per year. In addition to its regular service, RCTS also provides a number of day trips during the summer months to places such as: Fort Peck Theatre and the Medora Musical and Pitchfork Fondue. RCTS has given senior citizens...
In June, 1915, the village of Watford was incorporated. Dr. V.G. Morris is given credit for the name Watford, remembering his old home in Watford, Ontario, but a year later the word city was added because of confusion in mail, express and freight with the town of Wolford. So we have Watford City....
John Larsen started more than a business in pharmacy in 1952. He started a family tradition that has stood the test of time for 62 years and spans three generations. Larsen Service Drug has served as a main-stay business on Main Street in Watford City providing patrons with just what the doctor ordered. "I think at the time my grandpa saw a need for a hometown pharmacy and it was something he was passionate about. From his passion this amazing tradition grew," said Jenna (Larsen) Wahlstrom, a...
The hometown department store in Watford City has been a mainstay in the community for many years, surviving the fashion styles of decades and touting the most fabulous trends of the time. From the full skirts and petticoats of the 1950s, the bell bottoms of the 1960s and 1970s, to the power suits with shoulder pads of the 1980s and today's skinny jeans and urban western wear, the shop has catered to the fickle fashion wants of the community for decades. Today, Meyers Department Store is a...
For 43 years the Liebel family called the local Jack and Jill's food store their family business. The store's history dates back to February of 1970 when Robert Hallesy and Earl Liebel purchased the hometown Piggly Wiggly grocery store from Mervin Johnson. At the time, Earl managed the store with his wife, Verena. In 1980, Earl's sons Bill and Lonnie decided to buy their father's store, recognizing a solid business opportunity. Up until 2013 they ran the store as partners alongside their wives,...
6/26 Thursday Main Street Free Feed & Historical Walking Tours Film Festival Kick Off Centennial Park Dedication 6/27 Friday Centennial Parade & Festival featuring Kids Zone Heritage Days All School Reunion Trish Gravos Golf Scramble Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/28 Saturday Centennial Festival Featuring Kids Zone All School Reunion Heritage Days Free Feed & Auction Evening of Music, Food & Fun 6/29 Sunday Gospel Music Non-Denominational Worship Service Thursday, June 26th 10 AM – 1 PM M...
In a technologically driven world of gadgets consisting of IPods, IPads, Nooks, Kindles and computers, some might believe the community library has become an archaic place where hard-bound books go to expire while resting upon shelves where aged pages collect dust, yellow and wither. But, on the contrary, in frontier parts of the world where life thrives without a big name business looming around every street corner, the local community library is an all-inclusive establishment; a friendly...
In 1996 Alvin Gravos took a chance when a good business opportunity presented itself. And he wasn't the only one. At the time, Gravos was managing what was then Great Plains Supply, in Watford City, when he and his employee Cheryl Maynard found out the store would be closing its doors. "I guess at the time we just decided to buy it rather than to have to go out and look for different jobs," Gravos recalled. Maynard was his star employee back then and she too didn't want to seek out new...
23 was an inventive year in the automotive industry. It was the year post-war era vehicles were introduced. Their designs were sleeker, swoopier, wider and lower. Back then showroom floors touted the all new Ford F-1 pickup truck and the woody station wagon. It was the age of coupes, tudors, newly designed two-door sedans, and customers could drive brand new cars off the lot for no more than $2,200. 1949 was the first year since 1941 that any civilian vehicles were manufactured. In between...
This year, the city of Watford City will turn 100 years old and everyone near and far is invited to come and celebrate. In 1914 the city of Watford City was founded and on the weekend of June 26-29, 2014, it will host a variety of events for the occasion, including entertainment from Tigiriliy and 32 Below to Merrill Piepkorn's Radio Stars, along with magicians, an art show, children's activities and a film festival that will feature the premier showing of Cody Shimek's film Cowboys and Crude....
Jackie Beasley, Activity Director at the Good Shepherd Home (GSH) in Watford City, not only takes herself to work every morning, but she also brings with her a four legged Bichon Frise named Sammy. Jackie acquired Sammy from a loving family that felt his calling was to comfort the residents at GSH after witnessing all of the love and attention he received and gave while participating in the GSH Farm Fun Day last year. Sammy is four and a half years old and he looks forward to going to work every...
(BPT) - Summer is (finally) almost here. Many people look forward to this season because it gives them the opportunity to indulge in activities requiring warm, sunny days, like boating, swimming, hiking, and traveling. Wearing hearing aids shouldn't keep you from enjoying yourself, but it is important to remember exposure to high heat can damage their outer casings and interior components. Therefore, whether you plan to spend your days basking in the sun by the beach or pool, or visiting exotic...
Q: I need a surgical procedure, and want to find the best hospital to have it done. Can Medicare help me and my doctor in this search process? A: Yes, Medicare has lots of information available to help you. Of course, if you need emergency treatment, go to the hospital closest to you without delay. But if you need treatment that isn’t an emergency, you should take time to do some “homework” in advance. First, talk to your doctor or health care provider, to find out which hospital(s) they work with. Ask him or her which hospitals will provide th...
Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday. Nez helped to develop an encrypted version of the Navajo language for the federal government to use during wartime. The language which Nez grew up speaking, was unsurpassed by others at a time when our country needed it the most. This language helped the United States secure a victory during the summer of 1945 in WWII. Nez was raised during a time when Native American children...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials say that more than 1 in 4 adult Montanans report having arthritis. Fortunately, there are programs in Montana to help address this issue. The Montana Arthritis Program collaborates with sites across the state to implement the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, the Walk with Ease Program and Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Anyone is eligible to participate in these classes, which are held year round. “The goals of the Montana Arthritis Program are...
