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Fairview’s class of 1983 warn parade watchers as they make their way down Ellery Avenue during the Fairview Summer Festival and Old Timer’s Reunion held last Saturday....
The public is invited to attend the MonDak Relay For Life event that will be held this Friday, July 26th at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Relay For Life is a family-oriented event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to support the activities of the American Cancer Society. At 5:00 the Kids’ Corner will begin. There will be bouncing castle, carnival games, and much more. For the adults, there will be silent auction baskets available for bid and the Relay Store. There will also be food vendors o...
Jitterbugs Christian Preschool in Sidney, MT will be holding a sign up time for parents who would like to enroll for the school year 2013-14. Jitterbugs serves children ages 3-preK. There will be two time slots available for parents to meet teachers, check out our classrooms and hear about our daily schedule. The time slots are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on August 5th. Come check out what’s BUGGY at Jitterbugs Christian Preschool. The preschool is located at 606 9th St SW (1st Church of the Nazarene in the basement). Please use south e...
Signup for the 2013 Fall Hunter Safety Class will be August 13, 2013 at the Richland County Extension Office at 6 p.m. All students who are 12 years of age or older or will turn 12 years of age during the coming hunting season may sign up. Personal appearance with a parent or guardian is required. Please bring a pen as signatures are required on the application. Workbooks will be handed out and homework assignments will be given. Due to problems in the past, there will be no early sign-up. The class schedule is as follows: August 21, 2013 – 6...
Earthstone Energy, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, recently paid a $6,335 penalty to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for failing to register oil and gas wells in Richland and Sheridan Counties as sources of air pollution and for failing to install vapor emission controls on two wells. Registration of the thousands of oil and gas wells in Montana and vapor controls are necessary so that DEQ can limit the amount of pollutants that are released into the atmosphere. Larry Alheim of the DEQ Enforcement Division said that in...
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...
After the unfortunate closure of the carnival company used for the 2012 Richland County fair, the Richland County Fair Commission decided to bring in the multi-state amusement group. North Star Amusements base offices in Cody, Wyoming and Billings, Montana and boasts nineteen rides and twenty-one games of skill that will tempt all of us to enjoy the carnival as we did as youngsters. Owner Bret McKenney keeps his employees busy and customers happy with 22 weeks of carnivals during the summer mont...
Major repairs on the dam at Cow Creek Reservoir near the Bear Paw Mountains south of Chinook have been completed, and the reservoir has been refilled and stocked with more fish. The 85-acre water body is located on private property within the Sand Creek Ranch. Public fishing access to the reservoir and a section of Cow Creek above the reservoir has been renewed through a 20-year agreement between the ranch owners and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, said FWP Havre-area biologist Cody Nagel and FWP warden Andy Fuerst....
Grand Prize Winner (wood sculpture by Joan Kosel) – Russ Kluesner, Sidney, MT Supporters/Prize Winners: Eagle Country Ford – Bonnie Thomas, Neva Meehan, Deb Crossland, Marilyn Huft, Kenny Scheetz Electric Land – Stacy Fischer Reese & Ray’s IGA – Mary Lake, Dale Dombrosky White Drug – Patti Tornabeni Big Sky Embroidery Post – Shonas Doggett XTO Energy – Sandy Seyfert, Eva Schaubel, Pam Kilen, Gail Scheetz Foundation for Community Care – Dianne Swanson, Rita Huether, Mona Thomas, Vicki Dige, Peggy Hart Lower Yellowstone REA – Wendi Chamberlain,...
Family Night Open House Wednesday, July 24th, 6:00pm We’ve had a lot of fun the past two weeks. The MonDak has hosted two sets of kid’s classes this summer. In this class, we’ve learned a variety of art skills in Watercolor, Sculpture, Drawing, and Mixed Media and in Acrylic/Tempera. We’ve spent time viewing exhibits, playing games, and making the most of the summer. There will be an open house for both sessions on Wednesday, July 24th from 6-8pm, so be sure to come and check out your little artist’s work. We’re very proud of them! FREE and op...
The Montana Board of Environmental Review (BER) will hold a regular meeting on Friday, July 26 in Helena in Room 111 of the Metcalf Building (1520 E 6th Ave) starting at 9 a.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Agenda items include briefings by the Department of Environmental Quality on nutrient reduction strategies and water quality items facing the BER, bills passed by the 2013 Legislature affecting the BER, and a brief description of rulemakings currently in development by the department. The BER will also hear updates on...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Blaine Otto, 39, of Sidney MT were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney. Wake services were at 7 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2013, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Cremation followed services under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Blaine died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 while working in McKenzie County, ND....
Memorial service for Arnie Haugen, 94, of Sidney, MT is 10 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Faith Alliance Church with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in the Four Mile Cemetery, Fairview, MT. Arnie died on January 31, 2013 at his home in Sidney, MT....
Funeral services for Curtis Rasmussen, 90, of Brorson, MT were at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Charlane Lines and Pastor George Karres officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Curtis died Tuesday morning, July 16, 2013, at his home in Brorson....
The Montana Board of Crime Control has allocated more than $4 million in federal funding to local and state governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies and community organizations in order to provide resources to address crime and provide criminal and juvenile justice services statewide. The Board approved $4,010,742 for 104 programs operated by counties, tribal governments and state agencies that will help fight juvenile delinquency and underage drinking, assist victims and provide funding for regional drug task forces. Federal funding is...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to rehabilitate and improve safety on 9.7 miles of Highway 200, between Sidney and Fairview, Montana in Richland County. The project begins just north of the Holly Street intersection in Sidney, at reference marker 52.6 and extends north for 9.7 miles ending just south of Fairview at reference marker 62.3. Proposed work includes safety improvements at four county road intersections (turn lanes) and the addition of passing lanes near...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking proposals that may be eligible for Fiscal Year 2014 funding under Section 319(h) of the Federal Clean Water Act. The DEQ is also sponsoring a workshop to provide information about the program to those interested in submitting proposals. Project sponsors must be either a governmental entity or a nonprofit organization. Section 319(h) funds are used to support the most effective and highest priority projects that address non-point source water pollution. DEQ is seeking project...
Attention all graduates of the Sidney Senior High School Class of 1983. The dates for the 30th reunion will be August 2nd and 3rd, 2013. We will kick off our activities with a no-host social gathering at the Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. on Friday the 2nd. Come enjoy a beverage while sharing your favorite high school memories. We will have pictures to provide visual proof that we were skinnier and had more hair. On Saturday morning, we will block off a group of tee times at Sidney Country Club for those who wish to golf. You will be responsible for...
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 10:30 a...
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you-Author Unknown. The Elks Lodge of Sidney, Montana invites community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend the first annual Honor Ride and Service Appreciation Day on July 27th. “It is just 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 Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization that arranges for local WWII Veterans to fly to their War M...
Eide Bailly Advanced Healthcare Reform Seminar will take place July 25, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (lunch will be included) for an educational workshop to learn more about your health care choices and how it will impact your business. During this workshop we will: Examine the basics of Health Care Reform and its impact on employers. Identify key decisions points and action steps for affected businesses. Understand options available, including health insurance plans, exchanges and hybrid plan o...
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) held a ribbon cutting on behalf of Williston Fire and Safety on Thursday, July 11th. The ceremony was held at their facility located at 3420 2nd Ave West, in Williston. Since 1978, Williston Fire & Safety has been serving the Williston Basin with high-quality safety equipment and services. They are a leading provider of fire extinguisher sales and services, carrying one of the broadest selections of fire extinguishers in the Williston Basin....
MondayOne, a leading developer of retail and multifamily real estate projects, announced that it has met with city officials in Watford City, N.D. to move forward with plans for a new residential real estate development that would supply much needed housing in the booming community. “The Pheasant Ridge town home community will provide much needed residences for the workers powering the North Dakota oil exploration industry,” said MondayOne President Kenny Dewan. “We anticipate strong demand and a very high occupancy rate from the property.” The...
Cash Wise held grand openings last Wednesday for their stores in Watford City and Williston. The parent company, Coborn’s is based in St. Cloud, MN. Chief Operating officer Bob Thuringer addressed the crowd before the ribbon cutting, stressing that the company is proud to have invested in the stores and the communities they serve. Cash Wise personnel are likewise encouraged to volunteer and be active in the communities. Pictured immediately after the ribbon cutting in Williston are, L to R, L...
Lee Pourroy, Parts Manager of Tri-County Implement Inc., in Sidney, MT., is pictured with his new 2013 RAM pickup truck that he won at the CNH Parts & Service EXPO dealer event held earlier this year. At the bi-annual dealer event, more than 5,000 dealers, suppliers and CNH employees were introduced to the newest products and business initiatives from Case IH and its after sales unit, CNH Parts & Service. Every registered dealer had a chance to win prizes, including a RAM pickup truck, as part...
