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There's a lot of action and a big four days coming up for PBR fans and Bull Riders. The PBR Touring Pro Division will be in Williston, ND June 25-26 and Sidney, MT June 27-28. Start time for both bull ridings is 7 p.m. Bucking in Boomtown in Williston will be held at the Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds. The Bull Blow Out in Sidney will be at the Richland Co Fairgrounds. Both events have $10,000 added each day for a total of $20,000. Riders compete both days which include a short go each day....
The City of Watford City will be celebrating its 100th year this weekend. Our Centennial festivities begin on Thursday, June 26 with a dedication of our new Centennial Park and end on Sunday, June 29th with a non-denominational church service. The highlight of this event is our two day Centennial Festival which is set among the trees and along the creek of the City Park and McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be able to display their product throughout the festival. Our Festival Main Stage Events include: Native American Dancers, Baby...
Montana State University’s Eastern Ag Research Center (EARC) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab (NPARL) are teaming up for a joint Dryland Research Field Day set for Tuesday morning, July 1st near Sidney. “We share adjoining research space and already work together on a number of projects, so it only made sense to combine our dryland field day efforts, too,” NPARL Research Leader John Gaskin said, in announcing the joint venture. “We both host other Field Days – ARS at Froid in June and ou...
A slate of speakers on topics as varied as orange wheat blossom midge, cover crop mixes, and oilseed plant breeding for jet fuel highlight this year’s annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 26th, beginning at 1 pm. This year the event begins in Culbertson with a tour of the new United Grain Corporation’s (UGC) recently completed 1.4 million bushel capacity elevator. Field Day participants are asked to meet at the elevator located at 111 1st Ave SW in Culbertson at 1 pm. Following the UGC tour, activities will move to...
Memorial services for Lowell Qualley, 89 and Viola Qualley, 89 both of the Lambert-Sidney area are at 2p.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church with pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremains will be in the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lowell passed away on October 29, 2013 and Viola passed away on May 2, 2014 at the Touchmark facility in Helena. MT....
We have all heard the precautions and safety rules at least a few times when it comes to lighting fireworks. But do we really follow them, ”thinking it won’t happen to me or I know what I am doing”. The Richland County Injury Prevention Team would like to again remind the community to be safe this 4th of July. It is your actions and decisions that prevent or cause an injury or worse, a death. Never allow young children to touch fireworks of any kind, including sparklers Older teens should only be allowed to use fireworks under adult super...
The Fairview 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 19th. The cost is $25 per space, no electricity and $30 per space with electricity. Space can be reserved on first come first serve basis by calling 406-406-478-9519 or email [email protected]. The Fairview...
The library will be showing Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” on Tuesday, July 1st, at 6:30pm. The film is free and open to all adults. The library will provide popcorn and water. In “As You Like It,” a young woman named Rosalind is banished from court by her uncle, the Duke. She disguises herself as a man and flees into the forest of Arden. While on the run, she encounters a gentleman Orlando—a man she had fallen in love with when at court. Rosalind decides to use her disguise to learn more about Orlando, and how to win his heart. Dire...
Never use fireworks if you have been drinking, sit back and enjoy the show. Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic. The fact is the 4th of July is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes. Don’t let it happen in our community. Drink responsibly, know your limits and don’t drink and drive. Remember our community cares and the DUI Task Force along with the community wants to remind everyone to be RADD: If you see an...
The 10th Annual Neal "Earl" Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Horse Competition took place Saturday, June 21 in Sidney. (Photos submitted by Kim Hermanson) Ranch Horse prizes Junior Horse 1st place buckle Andy Pollari 2nd place coat Josh Lilly 3rd place Clint Neshem Senior Horse 1st place buckle Jason Schaffer 2nd place coat JJ Hovde 3rd place Andy Pollari 3rd place Darold Wolff 5th place Dawn Martin Ladies 1st place buckle Amanda Johnson 2nd place coat Dawn Martin 3rd place Carla Leland Top...
Fighting cancer is hard enough without having to worry about how the bills are going to be paid or facing the fight away from home and a support system. Fortunately, local residents facing this fight have options to stay close to home for treatments and a fund to help with expenses. Proceeds raised at the 1st Annual Ribbon Walk will stay local benefiting the Cancer Coalition and the Sidney Health Center Cancer Care funds managed by the Foundation for Community Care. "It was a top priority of our...
Sidney Swim Team Club Traveled to Malta June 14, 2014 Total team score: 211 Girls 13-14 200 IM; 1st Torey Dahl. Boys 8 & under 25 meter freestyle; 4th Corbin Holler. Boys 11-12 50 meter freestyle; 7th Seth Dodds. Girls 11-12 50 meter freestyle; 1st Hadley Garsjo Boys 8 & under 25 meter breaststroke; 1st Aren Larson Boys 8 & under 50 meter freestyle; 4th Aren Larson, 5th Corbin Holler Boys 11-12 100 meter freestyle; 4th Seth Dodds. Girls 11-12 100 meter freestyle; 1st Hadley Garsjo, 4th Gwyneth Arthur. Girls 13-14 100 meter freestyle; 1st Torey...
(Photos submitted by Pam Dahl)...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted a ribbon cutting at B&B Sales and Service last Thursday. Pictured, l to r, are Chamber event coordinator LaVanchie Starkey, Chamber executive director Jessica Davies, B&B Steel Buildings manager Jim Bell, B&B Trailer Sales manager Mark Brodhead, employee Amie Dodson, owner Roger Byer and Sunrise Ambassadors Cheryl Peterson, Judi Anderson and Lola Herbert....
State officials are encouraging parents to talk to their new and young drivers about making smart choices once they get behind the wheel. The Interagency Coordinating Council on State Prevention Programs (ICC) Work Group is asking parents to reinforce with young drivers these simple, live-saving driving tips: ·All occupants must wear a seat belt. ·Obey the speed limit. ·Know your limits and do not drive when you’re tired, while texting or impaired by alcohol and/or other substances. “An accident can occur in a split second, whether it’s y...
USDA Rural Development partnered with Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) to provide Wolf Run Village a $2 million loan to construct Wolf Pup Daycare Center in Watford City. “There is a child care shortage across the state, but it is particularly evident in western North Dakota, which is experiencing a great population influx,” said Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director. “This project will provide much needed services as daycare facilities in Watford City are at maximum capacity.” The growth in jobs and populat...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds citizens that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and educational uses. Only activities that would not disrupt the intentions of how these areas are managed are encouraged, and a fireworks display is not compatible. Excessive noise and commotion that come with fireworks disturbs...
The Sidney FFA Alumni hosted a Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Saturday during the Richland County Centennial celebration. The tractor pull was held out at the fairgrounds and had 36 participants ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old. Both boys and girls got to compete, but the furthest distance pulled didn't determine a winner, as all participants received a prize. All participants were also entered into a drawing to win one of the two pedal tractors. Sunrise Equipment and Tri-County Implement, both...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, along with the Rockin' Your Heart Out/Cattlemen's Ball committee is honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 MonDak Area Stockgrowers Scholarships. Rachael Oliver, a 2014 graduate of Savage High School received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Oliver plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in Animal Science. Layton Hrubes, a 2013 graduate of Dawson County High school and current student at Montana State University, Bozeman also...
Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders to honor during its 2014 Celebrate Agriculture event Nov. 7-8. Glenn Duff, interim college dean and director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, said, “The weekend is about sharing ideas and developing relationships.” The College of Agriculture annually presents Outstanding Agricultural Leaders awards to those who have exhibited outstanding leadership in Montana public service, as an agricultural producer, industry advoc...
Barrett Pharmacy has been owned and operated by members of the Lundin family for over seven decades. Today, the store still occupies the original location, although the original building was destroyed in a fire in 1922. The history of the pharmacy is long. It begins back in 1914 when Hilding (Hill) Lundin and his brother Fred built and opened Lundin Brothers Pharmacy. Fred passed away in 1929, after which Hill operated the store on his own until his son, Herbert, returned to Watford City...
(Photos submitted by Kayla Hilburn)...
