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If the 4th of July means parades, concerts, barebeques and fireworks, the MonDak region has all of those bases covered this year! From Lambert to Bainville, from Arnegard to Medora, this 4th of July has something for everyone! Many traditional events, like the Pepsi ball drop in Lambert and the parade in Arnegard, take place this year, as well as many new events. Lambert Lambert's annual 4th of July celebration starts, as always, with the street dance from 7PM to 2AM, with music by Vernon DJ...
The 27th Annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts will be held July 7 and 8, and with it will come a whole host of opportunities to the public for involvement and entertainment. Held at Veterans Memorial Park in Sidney, hundreds of attendees and many vendors will converge to celebrate the arts, crafts and entertainment. Madina McGlothern, the communications manager for the Sidney Chamber of Commerce since February, spoke to the Roundup about the upcoming events, and explained that they are expecting...
This year's McKenzie County Fair has many opportunities for you to "find your happy", the 2017 fair theme. The fair begins on Thursday, July 6th, and runs through Saturday, July 8th, at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, in Watford City. The Fair officially begins with the Fair parade down Main Street in Watford City at 4:00 on Thursday, July 6th. Join the community for a free beef barbeque at the multi-purpose building at 5:30, served by the cattlewomen. Be sure to wear your fair button! A...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Marjorie “Marge” Deming, 75, of Fairview, MT was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 24 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview, MT with Fr. Hilary Tran as presider. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., Friday, June 23 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview, MT. Visitation was on Friday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church in Fairview. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marge died on Mond...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project is looking for a graphic artist to render a drawing of the proposed new weir design at Intake. Three government agencies, LYIP and the community are currently awaiting a decision from Judge Brian Morris on a Motion of Preliminary Injunction filed by environmental activist groups trying to halt the construction of the new weir and fish passage channel that was slated for construction next month. The new drawing will be used to better illustrate the improvements the new weir will have and show the various...
Firefighters want to inform the public that conditions are dry, and one small spark has the potential to cause a damaging wildfire. Take extra precautions with fireworks, campfires and other outdoor activities during your Independence Day celebrations. · Ensure your campfire is cold to the touch before you leave; · Check tow chains to ensure they are not dragging and; · Remember that vehicles parked or driven in tall grass can start a fire Fireworks are prohibited on state and federal lands; and some counties and cities may have bans on fi...
The annual Kiwanis Pie Social will be held Friday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the courthouse lawn in Sidney. Burgers have replaced the hot dogs, and the tasty beans and mouthwatering pies are still on the menu. For just $10, receive either a burger or brat, chips, beans, pie with or without ice cream and your choice of water, coffee or soda. Individual items are also available and whole pies will be sold for $15 after noon. All proceeds from the event go towards youth projects and scholarships, In case of inclement weather, the event...
The Fairview Community Foundation is having a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Wednesday, July 12-Saturday, July 14 in conjunction with Fairview Old Timers Festival at Sharbono Park. This event is open to sixth graders through adults. Registration has been extended through July 7 for those teams who have missed early registration. To register go to www.fairviewcommunityfoundation.org to check out registration, rules, hotel and camping options. Proceeds from this tournament go to helping the community with area projects. Have fun and support your...
With the 4th of July right around the corner take the time to stop by the ROI Fireworks Stand in the Reese and Ray IGA’s parking lot in Sidney. They will be open until July 5 from noon to 9 pm daily. Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks bought from the ROI Fireworks booth and help support a local organization....
Watford City held their annual Homefest events on June 23-24....
The Grand Opening of the new terminal and fly in at the Watford City Municipal Airport was well attended. Those who attended were treated to a tour of the Sanford Medical jet, displays of two WWII War Planes from the Dakota Territory Air Museum, free lunch and over 100 kids enjoyed $10 airplane rides. The ribbon cutting, by Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford, and naming of the new terminal (the James L. Taylor Terminal) was also held. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
U.S. Geological Survey scientists will inject a harmless, bright red fluorescent dye into the Yellowstone River during the week of June 26, 2017, weather permitting. The study is being done in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. The goal of the dye study is to understand how larval fish drift in the complex waters of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. Such information is used by federal, state and local agencies to help manage aquatic habitat and...
Cherry jam, cherry juice, cherry pie, oh my! Summer is finally here, and that means sweet cherries are in season. In the Sidney area, we are lucky to have a range of cherry variety available at local grocers throughout the season, as well as regular visits from the Jacobs Fruit Company Truck. For the past five years, Levi Jacobs, owner and operator of Jacobs Fruit Company, had made regular stops in Glendive, Sidney, and in Eastern North Dakota, with his refrigerated truck filled with cherries. Jacobs’ cherries are sourced from growers in the W...
The Sidney Tiger Sharks had a great weekend in Glasgow. We took a total of 41 swimmers to compete and came away with the 1st place trophy. Getting high point this weekend in the 13-14 division was Hadley Garsjo, in the 9-10 division was Corben Holler and in the 8 and under division was Morgan Kindopp. All sharks swam their fins off to put us in 1st place as Lewistown and Scobey had brought the same amount of swimmers. It was fun to watch them compete. We continue to work hard as we only have 33...
Area residents are among 786 students named to the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck. This number includes students in Mary’s undergraduate program and in adult education (Worldwide). To qualify for the honor, traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours. Students enrolled in University of Mary’s Worldwide program must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while at a full-time adult learner status. From Watford City, ND, Korda...
There are 23 dancers attending Celebration Talent National Dance Competition in Wisconsin Dells, July 12-16. Join them at 6 p.m., June 29 at the Event Center, 2118 W Holly St., Sidney, MT to see everything they have been working on. The dancers who will be competing at Nationals are, Abby Schilling, Alena Jasin, Alex Lonski, Ave Norby, Madison Sparks, Brielle Gorder, Cammy Heck, Carlee Strasheim, Cassidy Wadley, Ella Norby, Ellie Burns, Emma Doty, Emma McPherson, Gracie Burns, Gracie Hentges, Hailey Christensen, Katrina Meldahl, Kayla Sparks,...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will again participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on our waterways. Operation Dry Water weekend, June 30-July 2, is the national weekend of heightened enforcement effort directed at boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach....
Montana’s welcoming summer waters annually draw anglers, hikers, wildlife viewers, campers, floaters and boaters into the outdoors because it’s still easy to have a great summer experience on Montana’s rivers. The key is river etiquette, a mix of common sense, courtesy, and respect to minimize one party’s impact on another party’s good time. Here are some examples of basic river etiquette. • Respect People’s Space and Privacy—The point at which someone feels crowded is subjective, but every outdoor activity requires space. On the river, main...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens will be trying to catch young people doing something right this summer. FWP and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary have teamed up with McDonald’s and Super 1 Foods stores to hand out coupons for free ice cream cones to young boaters ‘caught’ wearing their life jackets while boating. The coupons will be given to anyone 16 years of age and under wearing a life jacket while enjoying Montana’s waters. Montana law requires youth under 12 years of age to wear a life jacket when the boat is in motion. “Having...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to remind persons using stand-up paddleboard (SUPs) that a life jacket is required to be on board. The use of SUPs has exploded in Montana over the past few years. The vessels are fun, easy-to-use and have equipment requirements, not unlike other vessels. All SUPs need to have a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket on board, children under 12 years of age must wear a life jacket. With this increase in popularity more people than ever are participating in this recreational activity. In 2008 the U.S. Coast...
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...
Sidney 51-Clay, Oregon 21 Sidney 66-Warren, Indiana 6 Sidney 60-Cacio, Florida 19 Sidney 46-Tallahasse, Florida 27 Sidney 66-Harpeth, Georgia 12 Sidney 64-Perry Meridian, Indiana 6 6-0 in pool matches, which took Sidney into the pool A Division, "Gold" a16-man bracket with all the other pool winners and runners up. Sidney 30-Mohomet Seymour, Illinois 39 Sidney 42-Tallahassee, Florida 34 Sidney 21-Social Circle, Georgia 55 Sidney 24-Fuzzy Bees, Ohio 41 Sidney was eighth in the Gold Pool....
CITY OF SIDNEY - June 28, 2017 Due to severe area drought conditions, City of Sidney officials are urging all members of the public to exercise extra caution for any fireworks used within city limits. City officials have discussed whether to institute a fireworks ban with area fire department officials and at this time there is not a ban on fireworks for the City of Sidney. However, conditions will be monitored closely and such a decision is subject to change. People are urged to avoid...
