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Participants of all ages enjoyed a beautiful day for a "fun run" to honor the late Connie Wold. The 6th annual Connie Wold Memorial Run was held on Saturday with over 100 participants. Incorporated with this years run was a Fall Fun Run for elementary and preschool kids organized by Watford City Elementary Physical Education teacher, Kelli Taylor. The fun run was a big success with over 100 participants who received T-shirts and medals for their participation. Youngquist Charitable Foundation...
Fall Fun Run first place winners were Kanyon Tschetter (5 K), Jory Lund (1 Mile 9-12 year olds), Hayden Hutchinson (1 Mile 5-8 year olds) and Jett Taylor (1/2 Mile 3-4 year olds). Pictured with event organizers Kelli Taylor and Brett Youngquist...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to install a roundabout on MT 16 at its intersection with MT 200 and MT 23 south of Sidney, MT at reference post 50.0. The project limits will be established based on the geometry necessary for the development of the roadway transitions for each approach leg of the roundabout intersection. Proposed work includes reconstructing the intersection to include a concrete roundabout to improve safety and promote positive traffic flow, curb an...
Watford City Trail of Treats will take place Friday, October 31 from Noon til 5:00. Contact Mary at the Chamber office if your business will be participating so we can include you in advertising. Trail of Treats "Off The Beaten Path" will be held at the Fire Hall from 3:00-6:00pm. If your company would like to participate in this event please contact Laura at 701-300-1386....
The Northeastern Arts Network presents Presidio Brass on Thursday, November 13th as part of their Big Sky Concert Series. Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements, their unique sound has become a trademark for the ensemble from San Diego, CA, captivating audiences the world over. Through their touring show of...
Halloween Harvest Party will be Oct. 30 at the Shops at Fox Run. Trick or treaters visit the businesses for treats from 4-5 p.m. Halloween costume contest for ages through fifth grade and a carved/decorated pumpkin contest with judging at 5:30 p.m. will be at Reynolds Market. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pumpkins need to be dropped off at the store by Oct. 29....
The Leo Club of Sidney High School is sponsoring a Veteran’s Day supper at 6:30 at the Elk’s Club on November 11. All veterans, members of the VFW, and Ladies Auxiliary are invited to attend. Reservations are requested by calling the VFW Club at 433-9982 or Louise at 488-9764. The deadline for reservations is November 3....
The 2014 candidate debate forum was held Thursday October 23 at 6pm at the Richland County Extension Office. State candidates are incumbent Katherine M. Bidegaray and Janet Christoffersen running for District Court Judge and Rob Knotts (Democrat) and Scott Staffanson (Republican) running for State Representative District 35. Richland County candidates include Gail Staffanson (Republican) running unopposed for County Superintendent of Schools, Gregory P. Mohr running unopposed for Justice of...
A celebration of Doug's life will be held at the Quilling home on Wednesday, October 29th from 6 to 8 pm for all of Doug's family and friends. Please come. Memorials may be made to Richland County Hunter Safety Program, Hospice, and the Sidney Hospital Cancer Treatment Center. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Doug passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2014, at the age of 69. With courage, strength and grace, he fought a short battle with cancer....
Graveside services for Ole Olson, 90, of Sidney, MT will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Bethel Melland Cemetery, Cartwright, ND. Interment will be in the Bethel Melland Cemetery, Cartwright, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be sent to the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ole died on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2014, at the Eagle Cliff Health facility in Billings, MT....
Funeral services for Myrtle Sorenson, 93, of Sidney, MT will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Nicolaus, PhD. Interment will be in the Brorson cemetery, Brorson Community. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Myrtle died on Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2014, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility, Sidney, MT....
Montana’s next Congressman will soon be chosen and it is vital that our next representative will fight to do what is best for our state and for our nation. The challenges we face- our $18 trillion national debt, rising healthcare costs, and threats to our national security are real- and to continue to ignore them puts our country and our way of life at risk. At the heart of solving these issues is ensuring we have a prosperous economy and good paying jobs so Montanans can succeed and we can keep the promises we have made to our seniors, v...
The newly formed Corn Advisory Committee will hold their first meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in the Parlor Room 1010. The advisory committee, comprised of six members selected by the director of Montana’s Department of Agriculture, was formed at the request of state corn growers to assist the industry. Corn production value topped $38 million in 2013 according to USDA National Agriculture Statics Service. *Corn Advisory Committee Members: Don Steinbeisser ...
McDonalds in Sidney has been a very busy place the last two weeks. New owners Robert Kenney, his wife Karina and son Robert Jr. opened the restaurant Monday morning, October 13 and welcomed customers anxious for breakfast and a McCafe. "Sales were quadruple what we expected," Robert Sr. said enthusiastically. "We are very thankful the community has welcomed us and shown their support by coming to the restaurant." Owning a McDonalds restaurant is something Robert Sr. has always wanted. He...
Senior night was held at the football game last Friday against Miles City. (Photos by Kathy Johnson)...
The MonDak Heritage Center welcomes back Lora Groves, a San Francisco Bay Area artist with a special clsoing reception on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 2pm. Sojourn/Earth/Sidney, the show's title, refers to ways this work has traveled, continues to travel. Groves, born in the Midwest, raised in Hawaii, schooled "Everywhere, Daily". worked with horses, and spent many hours on trails in the back country on the island of Oahu, before moving to California, adding up to a serious passion for both the...
Blue Rock Products, on behalf of Pepsi Cola, presented a check for $5000 to The Foundation For Community Care in Sidney last week. The money was earned by Blue Rock as a finalist in the Donald M. Kendall Bottler of the Year competition. Pictured L to R, are Randy Olson, vice president of administration, Blue Rock; Staci Miller, Foundation For Community Care Executive director; Eric Beenken, general manager, Blue Rock....
In January of this year Saddle Up, Watford City's premiere western wear and tack store opened the doors to a 2600 sq. ft. building located at 109 6th Ave. SE in Watford City's new South Park development. By this summer, after some renovations, owners Mark & Dori Sparby reopened the original Saddle Up store on Main St. featuring FR apparel and an all-new hunting section. Saddle up on Main carries hunting apparel lines from Wrangler and Rocky to fit needs of local hunters. Saddle Up also keeps...
Every five years, North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists establish a benchmark for deer licenses in the state – a number that will guide management decisions for several years. The five-year goal is an effort that involves biological information from deer surveys and hunter-harvest figures, plus observations and input from game wardens, hunters, landowners and others who have a stake in North Dakota deer management. For this 2010 five-year plan, Game and Fish presented draft goals at the spring advisory meetings, and made numerous c...
Motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways, especially this time of year, because juvenile animals are dispersing from their home ranges. October through early December is the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer along roadways. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur primarily at dawn and dusk when deer are most often moving around. Motorists should be aware of warning signs signaling deer are in the area. When you see...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department urges 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...
Waterfowlers hunting from boats are encouraged to wear properly-fitted life jackets while on the water. North Dakota Game and Fish Department boat and water safety coordinator Nancy Boldt said there are hunting jackets available with life jackets already built in. “There are no excuses, they are light and comfortable to wear,” Boldt said. Eight people have drowned in state waters since 1998 while hunting from a boat, and none were wearing life jackets. Boldt wants to make sure a duck hunter doesn’t become another statistic. “Capsizing and fal...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking orders for its North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar, the source for all hunting season and application dates for 2015. Along with outstanding color photographs of North Dakota wildlife and scenery, it also includes sunrise-sunset times and moon phases. To order, send $3 for each, plus $1 postage, to: Calendar, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095. Be sure to include a three-line return address with your order, or the post office may not deliver...
