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Three sisters, Becky Benson, Teresa Benson and T.J. Rost are opening TriFecta Home Center, hopefully the first week in July, in the former Finnicum’s Furniture building. The Home Center fulfills a dream for the ladies, with each one using her strengths to complement the other. Becky had been in business with their dad. Upon his retirement, she was looking for something to bring to Sidney that would also utilize her degree in business management and years of business experience. Teresa has g...
The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...
Sheridan Pope of Sidney shows a lot of emotion and excitement while being crowned as Miss Montana 2013 in Glendive, MT, on June 15....
Two special workshops are planned as part of the 2013 Sidney ARS Dryland Field Day set for this Friday from 9 am to noon, including a special sprayer calibration workshop, as well as a recap of the March 5th “Pipeline Reclamation Workshop” held in Sidney this past winter. A free lunch is provided. The sprayer calibration workshop will be conducted by Richland and Roosevelt County Extensions Agents Tim Fine and Ann Ronning, and participants can sign up for two commercial or private applicator pesticide points for attending. ARS Plant Eco...
9 of the top PBR bull riders will be featured each night against some of the greatest bulls the PBR has to offer. Several bulls that have been seen on the weekly televised events such as “Buck Wild”, “Pandemic”, “Pimp Daddy”, “Brush Fire” and others will bring all the bull power these pro cowboys can handle. Also featured this year is the World Class Bronc Riding Futurity. 12 different contractors will feature their best four and five year old bucking horses to compete against each other while trying to throw Montana and North Dakota’s best b...
Three special presentations, two workshops and a report out of Washington, DC, are planned as part of the 2013 Froid Research Farm Field Day set for this Thursday at 1 pm. First up is a discussion by Outlook area farmer Gordon Stoner, who as past president of the Montana Grain Growers Association, has been participating in the debate on the new Farm Bill heating up in Congress. He will share his insights on the debate and other ag issues in this update from DC. His presentation will be followed by two special workshops, the first a sprayer...
Montana state and local public health officials are working with national health agencies to respond to an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to a frozen fruit blend sold by Costco stores, including all of those in Montana. To date, no cases of illness have been confirmed in Montana and the product has been pulled from stores. Costco is notifying customers of the recall and instructing anyone who has consumed the product within the last two weeks to contact their health care provider. The recalled product is Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend...
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, a historian with the Montana Historical Society, is also the author of the book by the same title. Tickets are available now for at $10. The reception will be the perfect time to enjoy the exhibit “I Do”, which features materials on loan from the Montana Historical Society, and collections from the MonDak Heritage Center, including historic photographs and several...
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 Fairview Summer Festival and Old Timers Reunion committee announced on Saturday that the Hotel Albert, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, will be featured on the buttons this year....
Born in Winnipeg, MB on Nov. 28, 1945, Departed on Jun. 11, 2013 and resided in Calgary, AB. It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nancy Seitz announces her sudden passing at the age of 67 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Michael (Greta) of Sidney, MT and Michelle (Shawn) of Calgary, AB; her granddaughter, Keelee Christie of Calgary, AB; and her sister, Diana Mon Cado of Winnipeg, MB. She will also be remembered by her aunt, Ruth Craddock of BC; her nephew,...
Funeral services for Elsie E. Carstens, 76, of Fairview, MT are at 2 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Fairview Alliance Church with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sidney Health Center Hospice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Elsie died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her home....
Funeral services for Carol O. Shannon, 75, of Fairview, MT are at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Cremation will follow services under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Carol passed away at her home on Friday morning, June 14, 2013....
Lone Tree Archers of Sidney will be having their annual “Henry Schwenke 3-D Shoot” on Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The archery range is located 8 miles east of Sidney (cross Yellowstone River bridge on Highway 23, then turn left onto County Road 122). Concessions will be available both days. Shooting fees are: Adult $15/day or $25 for both days, Student $10/day or $15 for both days, Children under 12 are free with an adult, and a Family Package is available for $30/day or $45 for both days. The...
ABC Academy in Fairview held its End of the Year Program and Graduation on May 16, 2013. The pre-school is run by Bobbi Cozzens....
Sherry’s 2nd Annual Softball Tournament is approaching fast. It will be held July 13th at South Meadow Softball Complex. This event is open to all ages. Prizes will be given out all day. Concessions will be available. Proceeds will go for continuing the tournament as well as purchasing equipment. Entry fee is $100/team. I invite you to put together a team(s) with your employees and families. Last year’s tournament was a great success but I still need your help. Any donation to the tournament would be much appreciated. We are close to purchasing...
Area residents will once again have the opportunity to attend the Town and Country Festival in Sidney, scheduled this year for Saturday, June 22. Following the format of previous years, the day consists of parades, entertainment, sidewalk sales, carnival games, and more. Join the Sidney Jaycees for breakfast at the Moose Lodge from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds will help pay for the 4th of July Fireworks display. Also come early to participate in the Sidney Health Center’s fun run, r...
Richland Opportunities is hosting a silent art auction to assist with infrastructure needs. During the legislative process in 2011, ROI’s state reimbursement rates were decreased to 2008 levels and this is the 5th year that ROI has gone without an increase in funding. This has left a huge gap in ROI’s ability to maintain its infrastructure needs. As a result of this decrease, ROI is having an online basket auction with the final bidding Town and Country Festival on June 22. The baskets can be...
For the 5th year, the Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Ranch Horse Competition will run as part of the Town and Country Festival held each June in Sidney. The ranch horse competition and rodeo will take place at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22, with tickets costing $5 each, children under 6 free. The Ranch Horse Competition begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a junior horse division for horses 5 years of age and younger and a senior horse division for horses...
The HealthWorks Annual Fun Run will be held in conjunction with the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s Town and Country Festival set for Saturday, June 22. The event includes a 5K Walk/Run, a 10K Run, and a special 1 mile Fun Run for children 12 years old and under. All fitness levels and age groups are welcome to participate! Registration for the Fun Run starts at 7:00 a.m. (MDT) in the HealthWorks parking lot and the race will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Kid’s Run will begin at 8:1...
Area businesses are invited to attend the free Montana Superhost statewide seminar, “Rockin’ to the Rhythm of Service”. Sponsored by the Montana Office of Tourism’s Montana Superhost Program and Flathead Valley Community College, this customer service training program is custom-designed for Montana hospitality providers. Threaded with tourism-based videos and resources, the program gives participants new perspectives, tools and resources they can use to elevate their customer service and interpersonal skills to create effective interac...
Hans Schneider, currently living in the Netherlands, will join the Montana State University faculty and be both superintendent and associate professor of plant pathology at the Eastern Agricultural Research Center in Sidney, pending approval of the Montana Board of Regents. Schneider will assume his duties on July 15, thus he will participate in the Eastern Agricultural Research Center Field Day on July 18. Schneider will develop a field-oriented research program that focuses on integrated disease management in pulse crops, sugar beets, and...
As of May 29, there have been six crashes and six fatalities involving motorcycles in Montana this year. These numbers represent 50 percent more deaths than in the same period in 2012. Montana has been experiencing an increase in motorcycle-involved crashes. Between 2011 and 2012, motorcycle crashes increased 47 percent. Fatalities in motorcycle crashes went up almost 43 percent. While not all crashes are preventable, motorcycle riders and vehicle drivers can take steps to ensure everyone is safe on the roadways. One of the easiest ways is for...
Richland County Extension and the Richland County Health Department are pleased to offer a free, 3-week prenatal nutrition program. Living and eating healthy during pregnancy is crucial for both the mother’s and newborn’s health. A balanced diet is important to provide nutrients for the growth of the unborn, and prevent low birth weight. For mothers, a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy can also prevent excess weight gain, heartburn, nausea and infection. This new program will clear up the myt...
