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The Connie Wold Memorial Run along with a Fall Fun Run for kids brought out runners of all ages on a perfect fall day in Watford City. Photos by Kathy Taylor....
The countdown is underway with less than two weeks before Red Ribbon Week is upon us and the Richland County Comes Together committee has been diligently working to make it a week to remember. In light of a 2015 Quest Diagnostic Report that showed drug use in the workplace had jumped from a 4.9% increase in 2014 to a 9.3% increase in 2015, concerned members of the community came together to make sure Richland County received a loud and clear message about the dangers of drug use. A school assemb...
The MonDak Heritage Center and Northeastern Arts Network present the Seventh Annual Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct. 23, 7 pm at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney. Proceeds from this event provide funding for the continuing presentation of Live Music at the MonDak Heritage Center and area schools by MDHC and NAN. This year’s celebration features music from Wylie Gustafson and the Wild West Band. Wylie Gustafson is a native Montanan singer/songwriter who lives the songs he writes. With three decades of writing, recording and performing under his b...
“Empowering families to get started on their succession plan.” How will your family farm or ranch business operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm or ranch business or are you yourself questioning your current role? More than 80 percent of farm and ranch families hope to pass the family farm or ranch on to the next generation, but research shows only 30 percent of family farms and ranches survive to the second gen...
Celebrating Co-op month is a good time for everyone to join together and extend a helping hand to those less fortunate than ourselves. The entire month of October, Lower Yellowstone Electric will once again be collecting winter gear for the Salvation Army, and nonperishable food items along with monetary donations for the Richland County food bank. With the current economy, the percent of people looking to food banks for help across this country has increased dramatically. If you would like to donate items, please bring them to Lower...
Memorial services for Betty Kringen, 80, of Plentywood, MT are at 10 a.m., Thurs. Oct. 15, 2015, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Richard Evans, Sidney Hospital Chaplain officiating. Interment of her cremains will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charities of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Betty died o...
Funeral service for Pauline Sharbono, 85, of Fairview, MT was 10 a.m., Sat., Oct.10, 2015 at the Fairview Alliance Church in Fairview, MT, with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, pictures, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Pauline died on Oct. 6, 2015 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
St. Joseph’s Youth Group will be holding a free will offering pancake breakfast and silent auction from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm central time Sunday, October 18th at the St. Joseph’s gymnasium, 106 6th St. West in Williston and all are invited. The Youth Group Students are raising money to attend World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in July of 2016; in all there will be 15 high school students and twelve adults making the pilgrimage, including two youth leaders and Father Kovash. St. John Paul II...
The Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. The initiative is important to Mayor Howard Klug and the Economic Development as it creates pride in our community and brings people together for a common cause. Any support you can give this project would be greatly appreciated. A number of different organizations come together to spruce up Williston in the spring and fall including Williston Parks & Rec District, Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of Williston, Williston...
Photos by Kathy Talyor...
The 2015 Zombie Run will be held Saturday, October 31st at the Richland County Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the run beginning at 10:00 am. This is a Fun Run Obstacle Course and a family friendly event where strollers are welcome. This is the second year that the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has held the event and this year’s sponsors are Oneok, Trisha Klempel Designs, and Kim and Andrew Simmonds. Participants are invited to dress up in their Halloween...
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is encouraged by today’s announcement that a Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement has been reached between the United States and 11 nations. The following statement may be attributed to USCA President Danni Beer, “USCA concluded its annual membership meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota this weekend. During policy sessions, TPP was a hot topic of discussion. Today’s announcement that negotiations have successfully reached a deal signal welcome news to a domestic industry in need of expa...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) applauds the Sixth Circuit Court for ordering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop enforcement nationwide of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “The court has listened to reason, as the judges expressed strong concerns over the legality of this rule. These concerns are what Farm Bureau has been pointing out since the rule’s inception,” said MFBF President Bob Hanson. “This is a win for farmers, ranchers, municipalities, natural resource providers, landowners – everyone who has o...
Photos by Kathy Johnson....
8 SCN Soil Testing Program The NDSU Extension Service and the North Dakota Soybean Council are working together to coordinate a SCN soil testing reimbursement program again in 2015. County Extension agents in most counties of North Dakota have SCN soil testing bags available to producers who want to sample their field for soybean cyst nematode. The best time to sample is right before or after harvest. The North Dakota Soybean Council is funding reimbursement for soil samples in 2015. Growers...
Dear Friends, I am pleased to recognize Oct. 23-31 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the state of Montana. I want to commend Checkers Inc., the Red Ribbon Committee, the Foundation for Community Care, and most importantly, the Communities of Sidney and Richland County for your advocacy in promoting effective leadership towards a drug free Montana. Drugs strain the resources of communities, hospitals and local police departments. They tear apart families and ravage the bonds that tie communities together. As we have seen in Montana, drugs and drug rel...
Williston Economic Development received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2015 project in the category of Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations of 25,000 - 200,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Monday, October 5, during the 2015 IEDC Annual Conference, which was held October 4 - 7, in Anchorage, Alaska. "From localized community projects, to large scale...
Early Friday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 261 - 159 to repeal the ban on oil exports which was signed into law by President Gerald Ford in response to the Arab oil embargo. H.R. 702 removes restrictions on exporting domestically produced crude oil by repealing section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, relating to the authority of the President to restrict the export of coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks. The ban on...
It astonishes me how some seemingly insignificant idea or incident can have a huge impact on the way we view life's ups and downs, and how this same little thought works for us through good times and bad. It amazes me even more when that kernel of truth comes not from a great philosopher but from a silly advertisement that people view on TV or hear on the radio. In my case this little gem of wisdom that I use as a guide in my life during both good times and not so good times comes from a TV ad...
While Americans tend to associate the holidays with togetherness, joyful occasions and feelings of warmth and happiness, the season can also worsen feelings of loneliness and isolation for some people - especially older adults. Loneliness is not only bad for seniors' mental health, it can affect their physical well being as well. "The holidays can present families with an opportunity to spot signs of loneliness in their older family members and take steps to do something about it," says Dr....
An estimated 2.7 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat and the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia, according to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Surprisingly, many people do not feel any symptoms until they are suffering from complications of AFib such as heart failure or stroke. September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Take the time to understand your risk for AFib, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. One out of every four strokes in the United States is...
Medicare Open Enrollment, which happens every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, marks an important time of year for people older than 65 to change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the upcoming year. HealthCare Partners, the leading independent medical group in America with nearly 1,000 physicians across the country, provided these tips to help seniors who are reviewing their health plans. 1. Review changes to health plans Seniors have many details to keep in mind during Medicare Open Enrollment. There are often changes to...
The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of supporters of the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the mansion, 320 E. Ave. B, Bismarck. Persons interested in supporting the site by joining its support group, the Society for the Preservation of the Former Governors’ Mansion, are encouraged to attend. Annual dues are $5. Election of board members and additional Society business will take place during the meeting. The Former Governors’ Mansion will open prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. for self-...
R-CALF USA submitted a white paper to the Senate agriculture committee urging it to update the Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Act (Act) prior to the Act’s Sept. 30, expiration. R-CALF USA asserted that packers had introduced new cattle procurement methods over the past five years that have significantly reduced price transparency. Rather than update the Act, Congress requested a mere study to determine if the Act was serving the needs of the livestock sector when it reauthorized the Act for another five years. Originally passed in 1999, t...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds deer hunters to find their license and check it for accuracy. Every year the Game and Fish Department’s licensing section receives last-minute inquiries from hunters who can’t find their license. When that happens, it’s difficult to try to get a replacement license in time for the season opener. Another reason to check the license now is to make sure the unit and species is what was intended. Deer hunters in need of a replacement license can print out a duplicate (replacement) license appli...