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The McKenzie County Fair will be “Summer Time Fun for Everyone” Thursday, July 9th through Saturday, July 11th in Watford City, ND. There will be a carnival, Curly’s Funtastic Kid Zone, animal specialties, a strolling magician, the National Wild Turkey Federation Shooting Booth, and spray paint artist Matt Sorenson all three days as well as exhibits and showings. Thursday at 4:00 pm there will be a Fair Parade on Main Street and a free Beef Barbeque at 5:30 pm at the Multi-Purpose Build...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and its connecting districts, Savage Irrigation District and Intake Irrigation District have filed a motion to intervene as defendants in the lawsuit filed by Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council against the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Bureau of Reclamation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service in order to ensure protection of their important property and financial interests. The lawsuit targets the planned fish passage project at Intake as well as the continued operation and...
Agriculture production requires a lot of energy to produce results. With over 90% of that energy coming from oil, coal, and natural gas, energy usage costs ag producers a lot of money over the course of a typical year. Fortunately, farmers and ranchers have grown quite savvy in the art of reducing production costs in all areas, including the use of energy. They change production practices when needed, switch crop varieties that have proven themselves as good or better than older varieties in yield, and they use more energy efficient methods in...
The family of Sherry Whited Arnold would like to invite you to the Arnegard 4th of July celebration. Sherry’s parents are Ron & Sharon (Thompson) Whited. They, along with her sister Rhonda, ranch south of Sidney, MT where Sherry grew up and went to country school and then on to Sidney High School where she graduated valedictorian. After college she taught math in Tioga, ND, Bishop Ryan in Minot and her last 18 years she was blessed to come home to Sidney and teach. She was always willing to help any students that need help, and this was evident...
Wrestling exchange “Team Wurttenberg” of Germany will visit Sidney July 6-8. The team consists of 14 wrestlers ages 16-25 and two coaches. They will be staying with Sidney wrestlers’ families. Sidney is hosting a camp on Tuesday, July 7 for all ages to learn freestyle and Greco from the German team. A dual with Sidney wrestlers will take place on July 7 at 6 pm at the Sidney High School. Please come and give a warm welcome to the German team touring Montana. Businesses and individuals can make a donation to help fund the activities. “We w...
Funeral services for Tiffany M. Pedersen, 25, of Sidney, MT are at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Cremation will follow services under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Tiffany died early Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, in Helena, MT....
Funeral services for Dorothy I. Schieffer, 92, of Sidney were at 10:00 am, Friday, June 26, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Rolf Preus officiating. Internment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Savage, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dorothy died on Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility, Sidney, MT....
I would like to say thank you to the community for the benefit that was put on for me at St. Matthew’s Church on 06/07/2015. It was simply stupendous. It was beyond my greatest expectations. When I told my sister back in Ireland about the experience she said “you are living among good people.” I couldn’t agree more. Thank you very much. May the peace of the Lord be always with you. Sincerely, Father Ned....
New this year to the Sunrise Festival of the Arts on July 11, 2015: Art classes! Artist Peggy Kopp will be teaching Zentangle at 9:30am. Artist Jenny Baker will be teaching a watercolor class at 11:00am. The classes will take place in the covered shelter near the train in Veteran’s Memorial Park and cost $20 per person. Each class will last one hour, all supplies are included, and each registrant will take home a finished work of art. Space is limited, so please call the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at 406-433-1916 to reserve y...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 9 to 11 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in The Show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie...
Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 11 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: • Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. • Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. • Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroo...
Sidney Eye Care, located at 112 2nd St SE in Sidney, MT, is pleased to be welcoming an additional full time optometrist in September. Dr. Jared Burd will be relocating from Pennsylvania where he is currently completing his residency. "I am very excited," said Dr. Kristin O'Brien, who has owned the business for the last three years. "I think he will be a great fit for this area." O'Brien started working in the clinic six years ago when it was under the ownership of Dr. Gregory Cavanaugh;...
You can help support the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County and Richland Opportunities with Tote Bag Tuesdays at J'z Fashions in Sidney. Purchase a tote bag at J'z Fashions. Bring it in on Tuesdays and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the two organizations. Plus, you receive 15% off your total purchase! During Sidewalk Sales on July 10 and 11, a portion of all sales will go to Lois Kalberer to help with her medical expenses....
Sidney, Montana (June 23, 2015) – Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Leszek Jaszczak, M.D. Dr. Jaszczak will join the medical staff full-time in July 2015 as a diagnostic radiologist when Dr. Gregory Faul retires after more than 35 years of service at Sidney Health Center. Dr. Jaszczak, who is American Board Certified in Radiology, has several years of experience serving residents in the MonDak region. In 2006, he opened Fairlight Medical Center in Williston. During D...
Sidney High School Science teacher David McDonald is one of four state finalists eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). PAEMST was founded in 1983 and has since awarded the nation's highest honor to more than 4,300 science and math K-12 teachers. The application process consists of three components: Administrative, Narrative, and Video. McDonald started the application process in November of 2014 and completed it in March of this...
With higher than normal temperatures forecast this summer–and snowpack runoff depleted a month ahead of schedule–Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is gearing up now to protect fish from the life-threatening stress of low flows and elevated water temperatures. “In many areas we’re seeing stream flows fall below average for this time of year, and some that are the lowest ever recorded,” said Stephen Begley, a water conservation specialist for FWP in Helena. The situation is particularly grim in northwestern Montana. Following the warmest May on re...
Ranchers, farmers, businesses! Team up to enjoy a great day of fun, food and prizes at the 16th annual Ag Appreciation Golf tournament July 13 at the Sidney Country Club. Farmers and ranchers golf for free in appreciation of their valuable contribution to this area and the world. Businesses are encouraged to take this opportunity to sponsor the event at one of two different levels: $50 golf cart sponsorship or $200 team sponsorship. The $50 sponsorship includes signage to promote business. The $200 sponsorship allows two people from the...
Late Tuesday a federal judge in Wyoming ruled to temporarily halt the new federal regulations for hydraulic fracturing on Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) land. The ruling was made only hours before the regulations were scheduled to take effect. Plantiffs from North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association were heard. Kathleen Sgamma, vice president of government affairs at the Western Energy Alliance, said in a statement “BLM was i...
Fairview - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in coordination with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Richland and McKenzie counties, and the town of Fairview, is conducting an informational/public input meeting to discuss the Fairview Corridor Planning Study. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the Fairview School Cafeteria, 713 S. Western Avenue, Fairview, MT. A presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by an informal discussion. The Fairview Corridor Planning Study is a...
Reward and Reminder is a non-punitive tobacco compliance check program designed to ensure tobacco retailers are abiding by Montana law that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors. The most recent checks completed yielded a 100% passing rate! Retailer compliance is very important in helping reduce youth access to tobacco, and demonstrates the strong commitment by the community to help protect our youth. As per Montana Code Annotated 16-11-309, The Department of Public Health and Human Services shall conduct inspections of persons...
Summer is officially here and that means ripe produce is finally hitting the grocery stores near you. Nothing tastes better than ripe fruit on a hot summer day, the only problem is knowing how to pick ripe fruit. Some of these tricks and tips I learned from my mother growing up and some during my schooling to become a dietitian. While picking out fruit, it’s always important to check for blemishes because if the skin of the fruit is bruised, chances are high the fruit itself is also bruised. It is recommended for all healthy adults to eat at l...
MONTANA, June 24, 2015— The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and firefighters across Montana want to help you celebrate Independence Day with wildfire safety in mind. As we draw near to the Fourth of July, many of us celebrate with family and friends by enjoying campfires, barbeques and firework displays. While these activities encourage fun times and great memories, it is important to understand they may also pose serious threats and risks. The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of more than 1,200 degrees F...
Statewide – The Fourth of July is celebrated with picnics and parades, family cookouts and fireworks. But it’s also a holiday known for the deadly results of drinking and driving. Alcohol-related crash deaths and injuries have helped Independence Day be labeled as “the most dangerous holiday of the year” by the National Safety Council. In the effort to get unsafe drivers off the roads, law enforcement agencies around the state, including the Montana Highway Patrol, are deploying additional patrols focused on impaired driving enforce...
Bozeman, MT, June 26, 2015- With a significant heat wave forecast for the region, a few precautions are in order. The Red Cross has some basic tips to help you and your family prepare. "Excessive heat can be dangerous-in recent years, it has caused more deaths in the United States than any other weather event, including floods," says Diane Wright, executive director of Montana Red Cross. "Everyone should take precautions." A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally 10...
The State Game and Fish Department will lift the Tuesday-Wednesday no camping restriction during the week of July 4 on those wildlife management areas in western North Dakota and along Lake Sakakawea that prohibit camping during those two days of the week. In addition to the other five days of the week, this waiver will allow overnight camping June 30 and July 1 at North Lemmon Lake in Adams County; Bull Creek in Billings County; Alkali Creek and Spring Creek in Bowman County; Smishek Lake and Short Creek Dam in Burke County; Harris M. Baukol...
