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The Fairview Old Timers’ Festival Committee has selected centenarian Margaret Carranza to represent Fairview on the 2011 Fairview Festival button. She turned 100 years old in January. Carranza has deep roots, many friends and lot of fond memories surrounding her beloved Fairview. “I was born in 1911 and we moved here in 1925, so I’ve known Fairview for a long time,” Carranza remarks. “I’m proud to still be here, and I’m so honored and flattered to be chosen for the Festival button. Fairv...
The McKenzie County Fair “Summer Days & Country Ways” is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, July 14-16 at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, Watford City. The fair opens Thursday, July 14 at 9 a.m. Curly’s Funtastic Kid Zone opens at 11 a.m. all three days of the fair. A new addition to the fair will include a carnival opening all three days at noon. Matt Sorensen, Blackfoot, ID, will allow you to experience the unusual and rare art talent of his paintings with spray paint. Ice cream in a bag will be served at 3 p.m. followed by the parade down...
“Wine on the Nine” originally scheduled for June 14 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at the Watford City Golf Club. The evening will feature an Italian dinner and golf scramble or “Ride on the Nine”. “Ride on the Nine” is scheduled from 5-6 p.m., Golf and “Wine on the Nine” will be from 6 p.m.-finish. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Prices for the evening are $20 for dinner and $20 for golf. Other activities include a raffle, poker run, door prizes, hole prizes and wine. The event is sponsored by the Watford City Area Chamber of Comm...
A special luminaria ceremony held during the MonDak Relay For Life on Friday, July 22 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 or by calling Toni Zieske at 488-2595. Luminaria bags are available for a donation of $10. All funds raised through these sales support the programs and services of the American...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 a.m.-2 .pm. and from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 and from 8-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. 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: Grand -...
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Shari Twigg, M.D. to the medical staff. Dr. Twigg is a surgical specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and will be joining Dr. Schaffer’s practice in August. Rick Haraldson, Sidney Health Center CEO, stated, “We are thrilled to round out our women’s health services with the addition of Dr. Twigg. She will be a nice addition to our medical staff and we look forward to welcoming Dr. Twigg and her family to the community.” As an OB/GYN,...
Just a reminder to everyone that you still have time to register your little cowboys and cowgirls for the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo at the McKenzie County Fair. This event will be filled with fun, laughter maybe a little dirt. The ages of the participants are three to five. Don’t forget to bring you trusty stick horse, your ten-gallon hats or those Wranglers to the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 16 at 3 p.m. CT. Pre-registration is requested at the McK...
A topic of recent interest is whether President Obama has ignored the law by engaging the U.S. Armed Forces in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere. Hopefully this article will shed light on that subject. On this issue the Constitution is of little assistance. While the President is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (Art II, Sec. 2) only Congress has the power to declare war (Art. I , Sec. 8(11) ) It appears the drafters of the Constitution, being well aware that war is a major undertaking, intended to require consent of both the Executive and...
Plans are underway for the third annual Bakken Rocks CookFest to be held later this month. The two-day event will take place from 5-8 p.m. CDT at Pioneer Village, Crosby, on July 26 and at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, Watford City, on July 28. Prior to the BBQ cook-off, a Bakken Basics general education session will be held from 2:30-4:30 p.m. CDT where people will hear from industry professionals on subjects including Bakken geology, how to drill a well, transporting pipelines, safety, regulation, and other industry topics. This session...
Stockman Financial Corp., the holding company for Stockman Bank of Montana, has again been named as one of the most efficient bank holding companies in the nation by the American Banker publication. This distinction was published in the May 25, 2011 edition of the American Banker from information that was compiled for year 2010. “Working hard and working efficiently have been at the core of Stockman Bank’s culture for the past 57 years,” comments Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. “This culture springs from our agricultural roots. Our empower...
The Sidney Moose Lodge has donated a BBQ grill for their Relay for Life Team. The captain of the team is Laurie Boyce. The cost is $2 each or 6 tickets for $10. A drawing will be held on Friday, July 22. For more information on the Moose Relay for Life Team or to purchase tickets from Laurie contact her at 488-7678....
Memorial services for Doris Caruso, 89, Sidney, MT are Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Nazarene, Sidney, with Pastor Elwin Paulson and Will Henderson officiating. Interment of the cremains will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Doris died on July 1, 2011 at Glendive Extended Care, Glendive, MT....
Memorial service for Joyce McGinnis, 78, Sidney, MT, is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Joyce died on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Billings Clinic, Billings, MT....
Visitation for John “Bobby” Sparks, 71, Froid, MT, was Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cremation followed the days of visitation. Interment of cremains will be on the Sparks Ranch, Froid, MT at a later date. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bobby died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his home in Froid, MT with his family by his side....
Funeral service for Ethel Blomquist, 86, Sidney, MT, is at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ethel died on July 9, 2011 at the Glendive Medical Center, Glendive, MT....
Funeral service for Dorothy Gall, 103, of Sidney, MT is 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Lonsdale United Methodist Church with Pastor Susan Twidwell officiating. Cremation will follow the services and interment of cremains will be in the Sidney Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Dorothy died on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
Based on reports of growers, I estimate that approximately 70% of crop acres in Williams County were not planted this spring due to excessively wet conditions. Many of these prevent plant acres remain too wet for farm vehicle travel meaning weeds have been taking advantage of the good growing conditions. Many of the weeds are either biennial or winter annual plants that have progressed from rosette to bolt and flowering with seed-set to follow closely. Experienced growers know that once...
Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to file a 2011 prevented planting claim in North Dakota to July 15. The extension coincides with FSA’s final crop reporting deadline. Continued wet conditions throughout North Dakota prompted FSA to grant the extension. Producers are normally required to file a prevented planting claim within 15 days of the respective crop’s final planting date. Any prevented planting claims filed with FSA after July 15, 2011 will be assessed a fee for FSA to conduct a field visit....
The annual Mercy Auxiliary Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, July 17 from 1-5 p.m. The tour will be held in conjunction with the Centennial Flower Show sponsored by the James Memorial Art Center. The Garden Tour will begin with refreshments served at the James Memorial Art Center, Williston. There you will also receive a copy of this year’s map indicating the location of five garden tours. Garden Tour admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop, from auxiliary members, or at the door on July 17. You w...
Are you ready to increase your earning power and employability? The College Access Challenge Grant Program has an opportunity for you. The Department of Labor and Industry through its Eastern Montana Job Service Offices, is hosting several Open House Events to help guide you through the many options available to you. An Open House will be presented Wednesday, July 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the Sidney Public Library. The College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) Program was created to foster partnerships among federal, state and local governments. The...
Mercy Medical Center has announced that it has received $4,038,550 in funding over three years from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to improve oncology care and increase access to clinical trials at its Leonard P. Nelson Family Cancer Treatment Center. The funds will help integrate new Linear Acceleration Technology. This therapy delivers high-energy x-rays or particles to a specific area. The funds will also improve Mercy’s capacity to provide Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT). The availability of these new technologies w...
As you are out and about checking your Facebook page and surfing the web each day (for the next 95 days) I was hoping that you could take 10 seconds and possibly help our local Boys & Girls Club win a $25,000 grant. I’ve included the details below. We are currently sitting in the top 10 but are competing against some much larger communities so we could really use your help. The link at the bottom will take you directly to the page to vote for us, without having to perform the search. If you follow their instructions, you will get to see the l...
The Sunrise Festival of the Arts, held in Sidney last Saturday, was a huge success, with crowds enjoying a perfect day in the park. Top, from left, Books on Broadway owner Charles Wilder looks on while author David Mogen visits with customers and authors Dean Hulse and Paula Winskye enjoy the day. Books On Broadway sponsored the four authors as part of Author’s Row. Bottom left, Sidney policeman Tony Stafford fingerprints a little girl as part of the Child ID program. Bottom right, Craftsman D...
Trey Jacobson, all-around sports athlete for Watford City, has been awarded the 2010-11 North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Male Athlete of the Year. Jacobson is the son of Todd and Terrille Jacobson, Alexander, and the grandson of Jim and Barb Jacobson, Alexander, and Terry and Camille Peterson, Watford City, (formerly of Froid). He was named to all three (football, basketball and baseball) All State teams, plus Region 8’s Senior Athlete of the Year in foot...
Sports physicals for grades 5-12 will be held on Friday July 29 from 1-5 p.m. at the Richland County Health Department located in the Community Services Building on Holly Street north of the Sidney Health Center. Please call 433-2207 to make an appointment. Forms are available to be picked up ahead of time for completion. The cost is $25 per person. This event is sponsored by Sidney Health Center and Richland County Health Department....
