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Losing a child might be one of the most difficult situations families face. The loss of a child of any age can devastate families and it may take years for the healing process to complete. A group of three ladies, all of whom have lost a child, decided that a good way to remember their children who have passed and at the same time preserve precious memories for family and friends, lies in the development of a special cookbook. Jacquie Pourroy, Vicki Waddington and Becky Kallevig have teamed up...
The fifth annual NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals were held Oct. 19 in the Rimrock Auto Arena, MetraPark. This year’s rodeo had teams qualifying at six sanctioned rodeos from around the region competing head-to-head. Hailing from the states of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and North Dakota the teams were S Ranch, Reid Ranch, Criss/Double 4 Ranch, the Cook Ranch, the Reversed EV, the Harrington Ranch, Sperry/Reid Horse & Cattle Co, Nelson Ranch, Swenson/Martin Horse & Cattle Co, M Triple T, Sand Creek Cattle C...
Pamida Pharmacy recently hired new pharmacist, Ben Hunn, Great Falls. A meet and greet the new pharmacist will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in conjunction with Senior Day....
The Trade Promotion Committee has made some changes to the Moonlight Madness event on Oct. 31. They will not be promoting extended hours however, store employees will be dressed up in the spirit of Halloween. For kids there will be a “trail of treats” which will start at 4 pm at Reese & Ray’s IGA. They will receive candy bags provided by Wells Fargo Bank and then begin a hike around downtown to businesses that have a Halloween sign on their door or window to receive a treat. The “Trail of Treats” will end at the Yellowstone Marketpla...
There will be a benefit for Pastor Adrian Timmons on Sunday, Nov. 20, to help with medical expenses he has incurred as a result of a very severe car accident. The benefit will be held at the Watford City Civic Center from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome....
There will be an informational meeting concerning the Richland County phase of the Dry Redwater Rural Water project at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 at Girard Hall. Brian Milne, Interstate Engineering, will provide information on the project and there will be plenty of time for questions. Girard Homemakers will be serving homemade pie and coffee to attendees. Anyone interested in this important rural water project is encouraged to attend....
More than 350 spectators joined the Savage Warriors and Fairview Warriors on Oct. 15 for high school volleyball “Pack it in PINK” tournaments. Proceeds from each community’s tournament benefited Phase II of Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Care Center. Hurley Oil Field Services and W.L. Neu Construction made a donation for each person wearing pink to Fairview’s tournament. In addition, Richland County Cancer Coalition had a pink carnation for each player to give to a fan as a reminder to make an a...
The City/County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1 has been canceled and re-scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. to include the subdivision application public hearing. The meeting and hearing will take place at the Richland County Extension Office Conference Room, 1499 N. Central Ave., Sidney. To obtain a copy of the Planning Board Agenda or for more information please contact the Richland County Planner Office at 406-433-6886....
Food safety, a larger issue than most people are aware of, costs the nation an estimated $35 billion each year. Problems can occur at any point in the food chain from the farm to the kitchen to how the food is served. Employees from Betania, Cattle-Ac, DCC Rental Bed and Breakfast, Double Barrel, Hotel Albert, South 40 and Winners Pub attended a two-hour food safety workshop taught by Judy Johnson, MSU Richland County Extension Agent. For some attendees it was a refresher course while it was new to others. With most food establishments being...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging schools from all across the state to sign up for this year’s Great American Can Round Up School Recycling Challenge sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute. What can aluminum recycling do for your school? The kids in Cascade, MT, will tell you it can mean extra money for school activities. Recently, they were recognized for collecting the most aluminum cans per capita among Montana schools in the first annual School Recycling Challenge. The school placed 3rd nationally by c...
A Fall Vendor Fest is set for Saturday at the Fox Lake Senior Center, Lambert, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be 20 plus vendors present to share their business and products. There will also be a fundraiser lunch put on by Lambert High School’s EF Tours for their trip to Australia from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information contact Myra Boss, 406-943-4040 or 505-320-5904....
Sidney FFA/AgEd has hand harvested tons of onions grown at Eastern Agriculture Research Center (EARS) and will market them locally. Please, contact [email protected] or call SHS 433-2330 for your needs. A special thank you goes to EARS for growing and providing the onions. There is “Nothing like home grown produce! Sidney FFA harvest crew: Ethan Chamberlain, Jake Lunderby, Dalton Thomas, Ryan Steinbeisser, Dallas Hayden, Gary Schaff, Kalah Frazier, Kris Iverson and Emily Schaff....
The 2011 Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and Montana CattleWomen (MCW) Annual Convention and Trade Show will meet at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana, Billings, on Dec. 15-17. The convention will offer opportunities for attendees to learn tips to improve their ranch or business, find out about new products available for their animal health and ranch supply needs at the trade show, and for members to weigh in on policy discussions. Members who attend convention will be eligible to win a Ford super duty truck from the Montana Ford stores....
Funeral service for Florence Fatzinger, 84, Sidney, MT was at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Florence died on Monday morning, Oct. 17, 2011 in Billings, MT....
Funeral service for Louie Anvik, 87, Sidney, MT, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Louis passed away on Oct. 20, 2011 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
The 1st Yellowstone River Rats Jig-N-Fest was held. There were 12 teams. The teams had a decent day weather wise and the fishing was even better. Every team except for two came in with their tournament limit of five walleye/sauger. 2011 Yellowstone River Rats winners were: 1st Gary & Stacie Mindt 14.14 2nd Eddie & Justin Mindt 10.12 3rd Todd & Alfred Dooley 10.0 4th Larry Mindt & Cole Houchen 9.80 Largest Walleye: Miles City and Billings team of Keeley Montgomery and Justin Zabrocki, 5.20....
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the list of respondents that have submitted proposals to “Phase Two” of a three phase Request For Proposals selection process that will decide the organization’s future building site. Proposals have been submitted from: Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, Terry; Madison County Economic Development Corporation, Madison County; Miles City Chamber of Commerce, Miles City ; Missouri Valley Development Corporation, Wolf Point...
Bracelets, similar to Lance Armstrong's "Live Strong" ones, have been donated to help raise money for the family of Kyler Streib. Kyler was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 8th. His family is staying in Seattle, WA while he is in the hospital receiving treatment. The bracelets, which say "I fight cancer for Kyler", are only $2.50 each and all proceeds go directly to the family. Bracelets can be purchased at the Yellowstone Marketplace or by calling 480-2600....
The Mercy Medical Center Christian Awareness Committee Medical Center is hosting a BOOKS ARE FUN® Fundraising Book Fair on Monday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Mercy Medical Center McAuley Education Room. The Book Fair will feature quality books and unique gifts at great savings. Proceeds from the fair will be used by the Christian Awareness Committee to support their benevolent programs at Mercy Medical Center....
Chad & Jessie Scofield go hunting in McKenzie County with Jessie's father, Gene Veeder....
Based on continuing reports of white-tailed deer mortality in western North Dakota caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease, the state Game and Fish Department is suspended the sale of remaining first-come, first-served deer licenses in units 3F1, 3F2 and 4F, effective Oct. 21. In addition, hunters with white-tailed deer licenses in units 3B1, 3D1, 3E1, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F have the option of turning in those licenses for refunds. Randy Kreil, department chief of wildlife, said the decision is based on evidence of moderate to...
If you or a family member is living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or are the caregiver or other support person of someone with diabetes, you are encouraged to attend “Dining With Diabetes” in November. This series of four classes, held on Tuesday afternoons – Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29 - at the McKenzie County Courthouse meeting room, Watford City, will help you promote self-management of diabetes through healthy food choices and meal planning. Classes will start at 1 p.m. CT and conclude by 4 p.m....
The name Rance Haralson is synonymous with Sidney Flag Football. And it should be. Rance and his wife, Colleen, have run Sidney’s Flag Football Program for the last 16 years. Wayne Swigart is the one who started the Sidney program, back in 1990, and he ran the program for the first 5 years of its existence. This program has been highly successful. Many kids and parents have enjoyed their “flag football days,” and appreciate the work that these community benefactors have done. Ninety-two kids...
(ARA) - Halloween is a time for crazy costumes, ghost stories, sugar-buzzed kids and all things that go bump in the night. While the average American is expected to spend over $70 on Halloween this year, you don't have to break the bank to have a spooktacularly fun holiday. Here are a few tips to help you create a festive Halloween without sending a chill down your spine. Quick and easy costumes While purchasing a costume may be the easiest solution, it can be expensive. Instead, consider...
1st Bank, Sidney, hosted a luncheon for community and business leaders on Oct. 13 at the Richland County Fair Events Center. The luncheon was held to expose a segment of the community to the Federal Reserve System and provide local feedback. The luncheon is hosted in the home town of one Federal Reserve Branch of Helena board member each year. Speakers included Vice President and Helena Branch Manager Paul Drake, Helena Branch Board Member John Franklin, 1st Bank and Narayana Kocherlakota,...
