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The 75th Annual Fairview Old-Timers Reunion and Summer Festival activities are planned to take place July 16-18. The festival will feature the 3-on-3 Hoopfest, Classic Car and Truck Show, Grand Parade, food and craft vendors, live music and much more. The Hoopfest will be having a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for youth and adults to participate in on July 15 and July 16; this two-day event is sponsored and operated by the Fairview Community Foundation. For more information on Hoopfest, call 406-489-0390. Friday, July 16, starting at 5 p.m....
Lewis & Clark Museum, Alexander, will commemorate the Great Western Cattle Trail Drive, Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. The museum has been gifted with the honor of housing one of the many obelisks and a plaque celebrating the journey of millions of cattle and horses traveling from just south of Texas to Canada during 1870s-1890s. Rotary Clubs from south Texas to North Dakota have teamed up to mark trails with cement obelisks every 6-10 miles and North Dakota is the third of nine states on the...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce we be hosting Sidney Sidewalk Sales on the third Friday of each month until October. Those dates are: July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17. Participating businesses during Sidewalk Sales, will be extending their storefront on to the sidewalk and opening their shop from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Another of the summer shopping activities the chamber will be hosting ”Off The Clock” monthly events while weather permits. “Off The Clock” will fall on the last Thursday of each month: July 29, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30. “Off The Clock” wi...
This year the Richland County Fair & Rodeo will be celebrating 100 years of operation, Aug. 4-7. There will be tons of entertainment provided throughout the day. This includes the commercial, agriculture, school and 4-H exhibits, food booths and carnival by North Star Amusements. There will also be daily entertainment including a balloon artist, percussive dancers/cloggers/tappers, musicians on the stage, a bubble tower, and a strolling act. Wednesday, Aug. 4, the dueling pianos group, “Duelly Noted”, will be performing a free show in the are...
Williston - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central. July 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. July 16-17: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia at 701-572-9034. The M...
Omaha, NE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced approval of the Garrison Dam Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota Shoreline Management Plan. The plan establishes policy and furnishes guidelines for the protection and preservation of the desirable environmental characteristics of Lake Sakakawea shoreline. It includes the permitting process for the public, private dock areas, vegetative management, shoreline zoning designations and maps. In alignment with applicable federal laws, directives and policies, the plan is a guide to...
Memorial service for Daryl Vance, 73, Spearfish, SD, is at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Sheldon McGorman officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, with a time of prayer and sharing to begin at 6 p.m. Inurnment will be at Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Daryl passed away Wednesday, July 7,...
Funeral services for Patricia “Patty” Bright, 64, Sidney, MT, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Audrey Rydbom officiating. Interment was in Brorson Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Patricia “Patty” passed away on Frid...
Funeral services for Ronald Wallis, 67, Culbertson, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Froid Community Center, Froid, MT with Pastor Ray Cummins officiating. Interment with Military Honors were in Hillside Cemetery, Culbertson, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home in Culbertson, MT....
Memorial services for Vesta Verschoot, 77, Lambert, Mt are at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, Lambert, MT. Cremation has taken place and Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Vesta passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO....
Mass of the Christian burial for Angela Rose Vaira, 32, Lambert, MT is 2 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services are 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Memorials may be made to the Emmaus House or a charity of one’s choice. Interment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.ful...
The annual dryland agronomy and horticulture field day will be held Wednesday, July 14 at the North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center 4.5 miles west of Williston on U.S. Highway 2. The event begins with registration at 3 p.m. CST. The dryland crops tour starts at 3:45 p.m. A concurrent horticulture program starts at 3:45 p.m. in the Ernie French Center for those interested in flowers, gardening, lawn care and fruit/vegetable production followed by a garden tour. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 6 p.m. for our new...
The Lone Tree Archers Club of Sidney will be hosting their annual 3-D archery shoot on Saturday, July 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug.1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature 24 3-D animal targets set up on the archery range, which is located about 8 miles southeast of Sidney. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in this 3-D shoot. Weather permitting. Lunch will be available both days. Lots of fun for all ages. For more information, call or text Tom at 406-489-1946....
Thirteen-year-old Brielle Baxter, Fairview, qualified in the Central Prix Tae Kwon Do tournament, Fort Worth, TX, to compete in the Tae Kwon Do National Tournament, San Antonio, TX, Thursday-Sunday Aug. 5-8. She was entered in the 12-14-year-old cadet red belt heavyweight division in Fort Worth, but she was the only entrant in that division so she chose to fight an exhibition match with a light heavyweight. She won the match 21-9. The sparring division goes by age, weight and rank (red belt)....
The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a go-for-launch for this year’s version of the annual Fall Fest fundraiser. The “Over the Moon” Gala will take place on Oct. 9, at the Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority, Culbertson. This year’s theme is “Over the Moon” and it is going to be out of this world, literally! That’s because attendees will embark on a flight destined for the lunar surface to enjoy an evening among the stars. At least it will look that way. Don’t worry; there will be p...
The 40th Swank Variety Plot Tour on Monday, July 19 will be held at the Swank farm north of Poplar. This event has two pesticide applicator points available. Beginning at 5 p.m. at Swank test plots, introductions by Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC Superintendent, will lead into presentations by four invited plant breeders and new varieties of durum, spring wheat, and pulse crops. From MSU-Bozeman, Dr. Mike Giroux and Dr. Jason Cook; and from USDA-ARS, Dr. Rebecca McGee; and a presentation about genes related to protein concentration in grains by Dr....
(Updated 7-19-21): The Miss MT Volunteer wins a $5000 scholarship, not $1000, and the preteen wins $500, not $250. (Original Story): Brielle Gorder, Sidney, is one of seven contestants hoping to be crowned the first Miss Montana Teen Volunteer at the Miss Montana Volunteer pageant July 22-24 in Glendive. The winner receives a $1000 scholarship; all teen contestants earn at least a $300 scholarship. Brielle, an upcoming senior at Sidney High School, was first runner up in the 2020 Miss MT Scholar...
Dr. Salem Shahin, Williston urologist, was honored with a surprise retirement party on July 1. He celebrated 40 years of service to this area. Dr. Jerome Kessler, representing Sidney Health Center, presented Dr. Shahin a plaque (pictured above) in recognition of the decades of service he has provided to Eastern Montana. Kessler first met Shahin at the University of Minnesota in 1979 when Dr. Shahin was a urology fellow and Dr. Kessler was a medical student. They have been friends and trusted...
The Sidney Tiger Sharks had a great meet this weekend at Plentywood. They took 55 swimmers to Plentywood. It was a smaller meet, but the sharks looked strong in the water. Many swimmers cut a lot of time this weekend and are priming for a good showing for the upcoming Sidney meet and then divisionals in Lewistown the following weekend. There is high hopes for the swimmers and planning on all of them making it to State, especially if they continue to cut time the way they have been. There were many high point winners and 2nd and 3rd place...
Watford City’s Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 15-18, with Homefest weekend kicking off on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and wrapping up Saturday night. The reunion weekend will be filled with events in addition to street dances, music, food and vendors. “We are very excited to be having Homefest this year. Due to COVID-19 we were not able to host it but now everything will be back on Main Street and we just welcome everyone to come out and enjoy the good music, entertainment, and food,” said Mary Gumke, Watford City Chamber of...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce along with other entities in Fairview has honored the multitude of area volunteers at their annual banquet for many years. Now, they wish to give the public the opportunity to nominate individuals who have exhibited true community spirit by either volunteering or just going the extra mile for the community. Names will be placed in a random drawing for a Chamber member gift certificate with the first winner being honored during Old Timers Festival. Nominations must include the name and contact information for...
The MSU Eastern Agricultural Research Center Irrigated Farm Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20. It is located one mile north of Sidney. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the tour following at 8:30 a.m. There will be many featured speakers and topics discussed at this event. Topics will include plant breeding and newly developed varieties for wheat, barley, durum, pea, lentil, and chickpea; herbicide resistant weed control in sugar beets and other crops; disease management in cereal, pulse, and sugar beet and grasshopper issues....
Over the years, Montana State University (MSU) breeders have developed several wheat varieties and continue to do so. Dr. Jason Cook, MSU-Bozeman trait integration breeder and geneticist, will be speaking about the MSU spring wheat breeding program starting at 9-9:15 a.m. at EARC Field Day, July 20. Cook will be providing an update on wheat varieties that are doing well in eastern Montana and sharing information on some of the new up and coming varieties that are coming out of the breeding...
