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Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carn...
Little Mr. Homefest, Camden Polivka and Little Miss Homefest , Hailee Suhl aren’t too sure what to think of their new crowns. All 33 participants in the Homefest Baby contest received participation prizes and other category winners were, Best Dressed- Paisley Groom and Brocktyn Devlin, Best Hair- Juliana Jones and Clark Fox, Prettiest Eyes- Haley Swimley and Tucker Sanford, Best Bye Bye- Tenleigh Carns and Easton Ralph, Happiest Baby - MacKenzie Grace and Liam Nuff, Photogenic Baby- Lilly B...
Wrestling exchange “Team Wurttenberg” of Germany will visit Sidney July 6-10. The team consists of 14 wrestlers ages 16-25 and two coaches. They will be staying with Sidney wrestlers’ families. Sidney wrestlers Jayme Kelly & Brennan Gorder participated in the USAW/AAU Cultural Exchange Program visiting Germany last year. A dual with Sidney wrestlers will take place on July 9 with a free will donation BBQ, meet & greet and autographs starting at 5:30 pm at the Sidney High School. The matches will begin between 7 - 7:30 pm under the lights on th...
Join in on the fun and support your local ranchers and farmers by sponsoring the 12th Annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament which will be held on July 8th. The event is organized by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, which is in the process of getting sponsors lined up for the event. Sponsorships are available at three different levels: $50 golf cart sponsorship, $150 hole sponsorship or $200 team sponsorship. The $50 sponsorship includes signage to promote business, while...
A special luminaria ceremony to be held during the MonDak Relay For Life on Friday, July 26 remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminaria candles will be lit at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 9:30 p.m. Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria may do so by contacting any Relay team member, stopping in at Elk River Printing in Sidney, by calling Toni Zieske at (406) 488-2595 or visiting the event website at www.mondakrelayforlife.org. Luminaria bags are available...
Richland County Extension will be holding an organizational meeting for this year's Richland County Farmer's Market. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have previously been a vendor, you are encouraged to attend this open meeting. Vendors can sell a variety of items, ranging from homemade crafts, to produce to certain baked goods. This meeting will discuss the organizational details of the Farmer's Market, as well as safety regulations regarding the sale of foods. The meeting will take place Monday, July 8th, at 6:00PM in the...
Judges had a wide range of entries to sort through for parade winners at the 2013 Town & Country Festival. Selected as best small entry was the one-mule wagon entry of Rick Tiezen. Going to the opposite end of the spectrum for the best large entry was the tractor and implement brought by Sunrise Equipment Company. Rounding out the winners is the Best Use of Theme award going to the Dynneson Family with their collection of horse drawn and automobile units. The Chamber thanks everyone who took time to be participants in the parade, helped...
Do you have a little cowgirl or cowboy in your home? If so, and they are ages three to five, you will want to enroll them in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 at the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Pre-registrations are requested at the McKenzie County Extension office by calling 444-3451 or e-mail marcia.hellandsaas @ndsu.edu. The rodeo will feature three events: Stick Horse Barrel Racing - Child rides his/her stick horse in a c...
Nick was born December 14, 1948 in Sidney, MT to Francis and Alyce (Hansen) Jones. Nick spent his life as an active participant in the Sidney community. Beyond his active role as a local businessman, he is remembered for his laughter which accompanied an outgoing personality, love of outdoor sports, and fireside storytelling. Nick graduated Sidney High School with the class of 1967. From there, he entered college at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA), where he was honored to have been selected as a member of Choir of the West. His time...
Vernon Caldwell, 82, of Culbertson, MT, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Friends were invited to the Caldwell Ranch on Thursday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m. for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney was helping the family with arrangements....
A public hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2013, at the Civic Center gym located at 213 2nd Street NE Watford City, ND 58854. The Public Meeting will utilize an open house format starting at 5:30 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. and open microphone question and answer period from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss potential improvements and impacts associated with construction of the proposed bypass route connecting US Highway 85 and ND Highway 23 south of Watford...
Mark your calendar for the annual Kiwanis Pie Social! Kiwanians will be serving up brats, hot dogs, homemade beans and those luscious pies from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on Friday, July 12 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sidney. Prices are very reasonable, plus the park makes a great place to relax and let your kids play. All proceeds from this fun and tasty event go towards youth projects in the area....
Fort Union Trading Post will celebrate America’s birthday with a series of programs on Thursday, July 4. Fort Union Park Ranger Richard Stenberg will lead a hike to the Bodmer Overlook, where Swiss artist Karl Bodmer sketched his famous image of the Assiniboine at Fort Union Trading Post during the summer of 1833. Those planning on taking the hike meet in the Fort Union parking lot that morning at 9 a.m. (CDT). From the trailhead, the hike is about 2 ½ miles round trip. Please wear appropriate hiking footwear and shady headgear, and re...
The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposed installation of highway-railgrade crossing signals, flashing lights and gates on County Road 128 three miles north of Sidney, MT, Richland County. The work will be accomplished in conjunction with BNSF Railway. MDT is providing funding for installation and BNSF Railway will perform the physical installation. The purpose of the project is to improve safety at the crossing. The work is tentatively scheduled for construction in spring of 2014....
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 11 to 13 at the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker...
The MonDak Ag Showcase is an annual public event showcasing and promoting the Mon-Dak region as an ideal place for new agricultural businesses and development. The event also promotes the irrigation development and potential in the region, as well as the crop diversity taking place on dryland conditions. The event is hosted to promote the region as a viable ag producing region on various crops and livestock and to showcase the current and potential ag processing located in the region. Some of...
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...
Richland County Extension will be offering StrongWomenStrongBones, an evidence-based, community exercise program targeted to midlife and older women. This free strength training program helps women maintain muscle mass, strength and function as they age. The Richland County Senior Coalition and Commission on Aging Support, the community’s adoption of this exercise program, which increases bone density and decreases the risk of osteoporosis in women. Classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1...
Combined Team Scores 1 Sidney Tiger Sharks, 2 Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, 3 Plentywood Dolphins, 4 Glendive Wet Devils, 5 Scobey Stingrays, 6 Malta Swim Team Boys 8 & Under 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 2 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘A’, 4 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘B’ Girls 8 & Under 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 3 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘A’ Boys 9-10 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 2 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘A’ Girls 9-10 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 2 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘A’, 5 Sidney Tiger Sharks ‘B’ Boys 11-12 200...
Lane Papka from Savage, MT holds up his first ever 2.9lbs walleye that he caught while fishing with his dad Levi Papka at Van Hook this past weekend....
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program is a primary sponsor for an outdoor learning event in the Bismarck area on Saturday, July 13. Put on by the Mule Deer Foundation, the MULEY Day Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moffit Gun Range. It includes rifle and archery target shooting, hunting and safety information and demonstrations. All equipment is provided, along with a free lunch and door prizes. To preregister, email [email protected], or call Ryan Krapp at (701) 471-8788. The Game and...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will conduct the 2013 deer gun lottery the last week in July. Licensing manager Randy Meissner said several thousand paper applications need to be entered into the system before the lottery is held. “In the past we were able to run the lottery once all regular gun applications were entered, but with the new law it looks like the end of July will now become the normal time period for holding the deer lottery,” Meissner said. The 2013 state legislature passed a law that requires gratis applicants interest...
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists who celebrate the Fourth of July along any heavily-used recreational area to keep it clean by packing out all trash, including fireworks. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in the proper trash receptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are full, take the trash and dispose of it at home. It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around trash containers after they become full. Styrofoam containers are not biodegradable, but yet are often found w...
State wildlife officials have embarked on an extensive survey of hunters and landowners to determine their opinions about Chronic Wasting Disease, a rare brain disease that is always fatal in deer, elk and moose. CWD belongs to a family of diseases that include mad cow disease in cattle, scrapie in sheep and Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease in humans. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting the survey in anticipation of creating a new plan to impede the fatal diseases entry into Montana – and for managing the risk of spreading should it be d...
Along with their traditional 4th of July events the City of Arnegard will celebrate its Centennial this year with special events planned through the 7th. Starting out the celebration on the 4th of July will be the traditional parade, games and Beef BBQ at noon, which is sponsored by the George Fleck family this year. An evening of fireworks will finish off the day. The festivities continue with registration Friday, July 5th at 10 am followed by time for class reunions and socializing from 1pm to 6pm. Wrapping up the first evening will be...
