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Christian band Cloverton will be performing Friday, July 17th at the Watford City High School, 100 3rd St NE. Doors open at 6:15 pm and the concert will begin at 7:00 pm. A free will love offering will be taken and all proceeds from the event will benefit Johnson Corners Christian Academy, a private, non-denominational, Bible-based learning K-12 school. Johnson Corners Christian Academy was established in 1982 and has been "Investing in students to change the world for Christ" ever since. The...
Walk or Run for this Patriotic Event Run The World- Sidney Run Club is hosting the 1st Annual Four Freedom Run/Walk. Sign up online for the Four Freedom Run/Walk by Friday, July 17th to be guaranteed a shirt! Please note, registration is open until start of the event. Proceeds from this event are going to the Flags of Honor program here in Sidney, remembering heroes who served for us. We invite everyone to dress up in his or her best red, white, and blue attire. Prize for best dressed, age group awards, and lots of door prizes! This event also...
Family Support Specialist, George Biebl, has retired after 33 years with Hi-Line Homes. Initially beginning his career in teaching, Biebl began working with the early intervention program February 1, 1982 in Wolf Point, MT. In September of 1982 he moved with his job to Culbertson, MT, working with families in the surrounding area and in May of 1983 he settled in Sidney, as it was centrally located among the families he worked with. "Working one on one with families was a good fit for me and I...
Funeral service for Frances Cayko, 92, of Fairview, MT was at 10 am Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Frances died on July 4, 2015 at Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Fred A. Schmitz, 90, of Sidney, MT was at 10 am, Friday, July 10, 2015, at St Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. A rosary was recited at 7 pm, on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Interment was in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery, Charlie Creek, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrance, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Fred died on Saturday, June 28, 2...
Memorial services for Sharon Shafer, 71, of Sidney were at 2 pm, Tuesday, July 14th, 2015, at Bible Baptist Church in Sidney with Pastor Mike Backhaus officiating. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Sharon died early Friday morning, July 10, 2015, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Funeral service for Helen M. Miller, 89, of Richey, MT was 2 pm, Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church with Pastor Brinkopf officiating. Interment was held in the Richey Cemetery following the services. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Helen, longtime resident of Richey, MT passed on July 6, 2015 at the Sidney Health Center due to congestive heart failure....
Funeral services for Celeste Green, 47, of Fairview, MT were at 10 am, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with pastor Mike Nicolaus of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Celeste died Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015, at her home in Fairview, MT....
Helena, Mont. – Severe weather is no stranger in Montana. The 2013 storms still remind farmers of the importance of having adequate coverage for this year’s crops. The Montana State Hail Insurance program is financially secure, and the staff is prepared to accept new policies through August 15th as well as answer any questions producers might have on coverage options. The maximum coverage rate for dry land is $75 per acre and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates vary by county depending on the hail loss history of the area; a detailed lis...
Results from Sidney/Germany Duals on July 7th are as follows: Jace Winter, 130 lbs, win/pin • Jordan Stevens, 140 lbs, win • Ethan Graves, 148 lbs, win/pin • Bradyn Rooks, 148 lbs, win • Casey Christian, 148 lbs, win • Byron Kuylen, 166 lbs, win/pin • Ryan Chatterton, 169 lbs, win • Cody Johnson, 174 lbs, win/pin • Cody Christian, 183 lbs, win • Dace Fisher, HWT, win • Christian Gomez, HWT, win/pin....
Orientation/walk in registration for the fall 2015 hunter education course will be August 3rd, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Eastern Ag Research Center, 1501 North Central Avenue, Sidney, MT. Online registration at http://fwp.mt.gov. Print all related files and bring with to orientation. No late registrations. Youth under 18 must have a parent or guardian present the first night. Students must be 12 years old by January 15, 2016 to register. Class will meet August 10th, 11th 13th and 14th from 6 pm to 9 pm and 8 am to 12 pm on August 15th. Please...
Hefty Seed Company was founded north of Sioux Falls, SD by Ron Hefty in 1969 as Hefty Farm Supply. As time went on, seed sales became a major focus for Ron, and led to the only name change in the company history. Hefty Farm Supply became Hefty Seed Company in 1984 and has grown through the years to having over twenty-five facilities in SD, ND, MN, IA, MO, MT, ID, NE, and WA. Hefty Seed has continued to expand to where the company assists the producers in corn and soybean seed, herbicides, fungic...
The Ribfest 2015 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 7th 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. Main Street will be open for the public to enjoy lunch, live music, kids games and inflatables, and ribs until 9 pm. This year’s Ribfest is working together again with the 2nd Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Sawyer Brown and Chris Cagle. Sawyer Brown and Chris Cagle will perform at 8:30 at the McK...
MEDORA- Friedrich Felix Gollnick, an adventurous 19th century immigrant from Germany to Dakota Territory, will appear at the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, Medora, the weekend of July 25-26. Portrayed by Donald Ehli in the popular History Alive! program, Felix will describe his colorful life, including stints as a buffalo hunter, homesteader, and employee of the Marquis de Morès. Performances will be on the veranda of the Chateau at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT). The free History Alive! performances are part of summer...
North Dakota’s spring pheasant population index is up 10 percent from last year, according to the State Game and Fish Department’s 2015 spring crowing count survey. Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor, said the number of roosters heard crowing this spring was up statewide, with increases ranging from about 2 to 12 percent in the primary regions holding pheasants. “A much improved production year for pheasants in spring 2014, coupled with the mild winter, produced a healthy breeding population this spring,” Kohn said. While the spring n...
Statistics from the 2015 spring sharp-tailed grouse census indicate a 22 percent increase in the number of male grouse counted compared to last year. Statewide, 4,346 sharptails were observed on spring dancing grounds this year compared to 3,551 in 2014. Male grouse recorded per square mile increased from 3.4 to 4.2. More than 1,000 square miles were covered. Aaron Robinson, upland game biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Dickinson, said the outlook for the 2015 hunting season is still premature as lek counts are a...
MEDORA - A.T. Packard, the editor of Medora’s 1880s newspaper, Bad Lands Cow Boy, will appear at the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site in Medora the weekend of July 18-19. Portrayed by Donald Ehli in the popular History Alive! program, A.T. Packard will discuss his life as the editor of the newspaper from 1884-86. The free performances of A.T. Packard will be on the veranda of the Chateau at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (MT) Mr. Ehli holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in theatre arts from Dickinson State U...
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that over 98.2 percent of producers have met the 2014 Farm Bill requirement to certify conservation compliance to qualify for crop insurance premium support payments. Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill provisions for conservation compliance is expected to extend conservation provisions for an additional 1.5 million acres of highly erodible lands and 1.1 million acres of wetlands, which will reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality, and create wildlife habitat. ...
BISMARCK, ND – Wells Fargo Bank helped jump start the Housing Incentive Fund today, presenting a $1 million check to members of the state’s Industrial Commission. HIF relies on taxpayer support to provide low-cost financing to developers of affordable multifamily housing. “Thank you to Wells Fargo for this generous contribution to help launch the new round of funding for the Housing Incentive Fund,” said members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission in a joint statement. “We truly appreciate the individuals and businesses who have step...
WILLISTON: Light Up the Wild West is a 2-day festival style concert featuring 10 big bands from Christian, Country, and Rock music - offering a wide range of music. Held at the Raymond Family Community Center with Vegas Sound and Lighting, one of the best sound and light systems in the world, this event is sure to offer something for everybody. There are 2 days with 10 big bands, Vegas quality production, air-conditioned venue, concession food. Doors open at 6 o’clock – first performance sta...
BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has secured a $133,068 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant that will support housing counseling services statewide. The funds will be split between three affiliate organizations: • Community Action Partnership of Dickinson and Williston, $47,624 • Community Action Opportunities of Minot, $46,224 • South Eastern North Dakota Community Action Agency of Fargo, $39,220 “The support these organizations provide helps individuals and families make informed housing decisions,” said J...
North Dakota’s 2015 pronghorn hunting season is set, with 410 licenses available in three open units, according to Jeb Williams, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department. Along with unit 4-A, which was the only open unit in 2014, units 3B and 4C will hold a limited number of licenses. A total of 250 licenses are available in 4-A, 100 in 3B and 60 in 4C. All licenses are valid for any pronghorn. Similar to last year, the three units will have a season that is split into an early “bow-only” portion, and a later gun/bow season. The b...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of 3.6 million birds, down 25 percent from last year, primarily due to weather conditions that resulted in an early migration. Migratory game bird supervisor Mike Szymanski said the spring migration was well ahead of normal due to open fields and warm temperatures. “Early migrants such as mallards, pintails and northern shovelers didn’t stay long due to the dry conditions,” Szymanski said. Survey results indicated all species decreas...
North Dakota’s spring ruffed grouse survey indicated a 44 percent population increase statewide compared to 2014, according to Stan Kohn, upland game bird supervisor for the State Game and Fish Department. The number of male grouse heard drumming in the Pembina Hills was up 86 percent from last year, while the Turtle Mountains had a 35 percent increase. No drumming males were heard in McHenry County (J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge), where they have not been heard since 2006. The statewide average number of ruffed grouse drums heard p...
Jay Lambert, PA-C farewell BBQ held on June 9 at 5:30 on the patio at Roosevelt Medical Center. Some 125 people were in attendance. Lambert and his family were honored by the community and presented a Native American star quilt for their 10 years of service to the area. From left to right are Lambert and his wife Kayleen....
