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The 2014 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals (Disney Duals) were held June 26 - July 1 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. Team Montana - Sidney finished in 3rd place. (Photos by Kari Jones) Team Results Sidney 71 vs. Freedom Florida 6 – Won Pool Wrestling Sidney 51 vs. North Carolina 21 - Won Pool Wrestling Sidney 62 vs Croatan VA. 9 - Won Pool Wrestling Sidney 60 vs Orange City FL. 6 - Won Pool Wrestling Sidney 30 vs Oak Harbor Ohio 31 - Lost Pool Wrestling Sidney 55 vs West Branch O...
Each year the Mon-Dak Ag Showcase is held to showcase and promote the Mon-Dak region as a place for new agricultural development and businesses. The event allows guests in attendance to view crops currently growing in the region. The Showcase also promotes the irrigation development and potential on dryland conditions and promotes the region as a viable ag producing region on a wide variety of crops and livestock. THURSDAY: The event kicks off at the Williston Research Extension Center on...
At the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, beef barbecue, two evening dances, carnival, petting zoo and 4H livestock and horsemanship shows; promising to be another roping, riding, bucking good time! The four-day event kicks off July 9, and lasts until July 12. This year’s theme is “Lasso Some Fun.” Events kick off on Wednesday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. with a 4H livestock exhibit that lasts throughout the day. The carnival will take place daily beginning Thursday, July...
The Sunrise Festival Of The Arts is one of eastern Montana's premier events with an attendance of thousands. The finest artists and crafters in a 3-state area display and sell their creations in scenic Central Park beneath colorful canopies. Free entertainment is provided all day long on the pavilion stage with acts changing each half hour. The food fair provides an interesting and tantalizing variety of cuisine. Leave the children at the Kids Korner while you browse; they'll be entertained...
Join in on the fun and support your local ranchers and farmers by sponsoring the 15th Annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament which will be held on July 14th. 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 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 business to be part of a team,...
Funeral services for Dan Synek, 84, of Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m. July 3, 2014 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Ned Shinnick presiding. Interment took place at the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dan died on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT....
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you-Author Unknown. The VFW and Elks Lodge of Sidney, Montana invite community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend the second annual Honor Ride and Service Appreciation Day on July 26th. “We want to say thank you for what you’ve done on behalf of our country,” said Jodie Leland, committee chair. Proceeds from the Honor Ride will support the local Needy Veterans Fund which supports Veterans in need in Eastern Montana. This year the event is sp...
Youngsters ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to participate in the Lil Buckeroo Rodeo. This special event will take place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Livestock Arena 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 Buckaroos are invited to dr...
July 9 – Wednesday - 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Country Showdown and KVCK Korral July 10 – Thursday - 9 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack, 9 – 4 PM Stampede Roundup Tough Enough to Wear Pink Golf Tournament at Airport Golf Course, 11 AM Catholic Hamburger Stand Opens, 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Wild Horse Stampede Rodeo – Marvin Brookman Stadium(Gates open at 5:30 PM) 9 PM Street Dance – Main Street July 11 – Friday - 8 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack followed by MRRC Open Team Roping, 1 PM “Unsung Heroes” Parade – Main Street, 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Wild Horse Stampe...
District II Alcohol & Drug Program will be providing a Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) at the Montana State Bank, 220 N. Main Street in Plentywood on Tuesday and Wednesday July 15th and 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Training is free and provides continuing education credits for Law Enforcement, Licensed Addiction Counselors, Licenses Marriage Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Educators. ASIST is a 2-day workshop designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with an individual at...
As we ended the school year and heard that big sigh of relief from students, parents and teachers for another year done, we need to remember the summer months are just as important as the school year when it comes to keeping our children busy and connected with friends, family and activities. This is the time of year sleeping late, video games and lounging around are daily occurrences for many children. Getting outside for healthy activities is crucial for a child’s well-being, but so is socially interacting with friends and community. It curbs...
Montana agricultural producers who have not yet filed their 2014 acreage/crop certification reports with their local FSA office are reminded that the July 15th deadline is fast approaching. To complete your 2014 certification, please contact your local county FSA office right away!!...
Formed in 2011 by veteran real estate executives George Kropinski and John Sessions, Bakken Housing Company ("BHC") develops real estate projects throughout the Bakken region of western North Dakota, eastern Montana and southern Saskatchewan. BHC projects exceed the quality standards in the cities and towns in which they are located, making them more appealing to individuals, families and businesses in the community. Sitting on over 7 acres, Eagle Crest Apartment Homes is a pet-friendly,...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to reconstruct about 1.3 miles of U.S. Highway 2, in Culbertson, MT., Roosevelt County. The project begins at the RV park on the west end of town near Centennial Drive, at reference post 644.3 and extends east for approximately 1.3 miles ending just west of the Clover Creek Bridge at reference post 645.5. Proposed work includes a wider concrete surfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, signing, and pavement markings. The...
ALCO held a facebook contest at the start of grilling season and gave away a grill. ALCO gave away 4 grills out of this area which consists of approximately 200 stores. Marcus Bender (R) of Fairview was the winner of the grill. Presented by Leann Sommers, ALCO store manager. ALCO gave back to the community also by recently donating 2% of the sales made December 20 and 21, 2013 to the Sidney school district, which ended up being $1,462.44....
Glasgow Invitational was held on July 5th & 6th. The Sidney Tiger Sharks placed 3rd with a score of 512. Sidney Tiger Sharks Individual: Boys 8 & up 100 Free, Time 2:10.50 - Blake Johnson, Izaak Yockim, Garrett Youngquist, Ryan Unruh Girls 13-14 200 Free, Time 2:19.67 Hollye Blekestad, Autumn Larson, Shanyn Reidle, Torey Dahl Girls 9-10 100 IM, 4 Alexa Iversen -2:01.68S, Avery Unruh - 2:05.44S Girls 11-12 200 IM, Josie Yockim - 4:11.73S, Gwyneth Arthur 3:41. Boys 13-14 200 IM, Benjamin Brodhead - 3:14.32S Girls 13-14 200 IM, Torey Dahl...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 9 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 10 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 10. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows:...
With some much needed rain falling across most of Montana, now is the time to evaluate your crop insurance needs. Montana farmers and ranchers can still purchase state hail insurance through August 15 by contacting the toll free number at (844) 515-1571 or visiting the website at http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Commodities/HailInsurance/ to obtain forms. With last year’s record hail insurance claims, the Hail Board purchased reinsurance to ensure that any and all claims made by Montana producers covered by the state hail insurance program will b...
EPPING, ND: Strategically located in the heart of the Bakken and Three Forks shale plays, construction of the COLT Hub began in May 2011 and the facility went into service just one year later. Today the COLT Hub, owned and operated by Crestwood Midstream Partners LP, serves as a point of liquidity for the distribution of Bakken crude oil throughout North American markets by providing customers with crude oil storage and connectivity to the BNSF Railway Company and ties in with four major...
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP provides services to support the growth of America's energy independence through operations in every premier U.S. shale play, including the Bakken region in North Dakota. "Connections for America's energy are at the heart of Crestwood. We are all about logistics to connect upstream partners – including leading exploration and production companies – with downstream customers – crude oil refiners, gas utilities, industrial users and wholesalers from coast to coast...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
The 68th annual Fairview Festival is set for July 18th, 19th and 20th at Sharbono Park in Fairview, MT. A time put aside by community members, former residents and past school graduates to gather for a weekend of festivities! The Fairview Festival features events for the entire family. This year Fairview celebrates 100 years with decade class reunions, family reunions and a variety of activities at Sharbono Park, which is located on the east end of town on Highway 200. Please remember, there...
The year 1914 gave way to pioneering moments; the first scheduled commercial flight took place with one pilot and one passenger, Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut, the first traffic signal was installed. A little closer to home, the city of Fairview was established and Severt Sponheim was born. The 68th Annual Fairview Festival kicks off Friday, July 18th and runs through the weekend. Severt Sponheim, celebrating his 100 year birthday on July 16th, was elected by Fairview Festival...
Fairview, MT, "the town too big for just one state", celebrates 100 years. In recognition of the city's centennial, the Fairview Chamber and Fairview Festival Committee announce the opportunity to purchase a limited edition Henry Big Boy .45 Colt. The Historical Armory designed an engraved snapshot of the Fairview community including Brodhead Maternity Home, Fairview Bridge, elevator, sugar beet, wheat, fishing & hunting and an oil rig. The guns will be for sale at Fairview Festival, Saturday,...
Friday, July 19 5p.m. to 7p.m. - Hamburgers in the Park 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Youth Entertainment and Open Swimming (free of charge) Saturday, July 20 8 a.m. to noon - Registration and buttons – rifle sales 9 a.m. to 11am - Fairview Ambulance, Blood Pressures, Kids Tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Vendors in the park - Demonstrations with the Highway Patrol seat belt convincer 11:00 a.m. - Kiddie parade Line up at Mon-Dak Clinic at 10:30 a.m. – Centennial theme (Red, White & Blue) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 - Parade registration (register at the fireworks sta...
