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Celebrate the season and the spirit of western North Dakota at the Pieces of the Prairie Photography and Gift Show and Pride of Dakota Food and Wine Tasting on Friday Nov. 25 at the Long X Visitors Center, Watford City. Shop for original photography, frames, handmade jewelry and wall hangings by local photographers Jessie Veeder Scofield, Veeder Ranch Photography, and Megan Pennington, Megan’s Red Barn Gifts, throughout the day. Taste unique food and snack items made in North Dakota at noon. E...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will kick off the Christmas season in style on Friday, Nov. 25. Scheduled events include kid’s cookie decorating, pony rides, soup contest, good shopping opportunities, visiting with Santa, enjoying live entertainment and watching the evening parade of lights. There will be all kinds of activities, and food vendors from 4-7 p.m. Some stores will be open before dawn to serve customers and all stores will have extended shopping hours. The day’s special events begin at 2:30 p.m. with the arr...
Watford City’s Christmas theme this year is “Watford City Celebrates A Patriotic Christmas – Honoring Our Heroes”. Red, white and blue lights adorn Main Street trees. They will honor veterans and other local heroes during the Parade of Lights on Friday. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at McKenzie Electric and will proceed down to the end of Main Street. Wake Up Santa, sponsored by the Chamber and the National Honor Society will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Watford City High School Commons Area. Photos with Santa will be $5. There w...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Bridge Lighting last Friday night....
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association will host its annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Sidney Country Club. The social begins at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and meeting to follow at 6 p.m. Dinner will cost $10 per plate for those who renew their memberships at that time and $15 per plate for all others. The executive committee urges all cattlemen to attend and to have a voice in the beef industry. The evening will include talks by several knowledgeable people in the industry. Agenda speakers include Jerry Effertz, Velva, ND rancher;...
“The Sharing Clothesline” event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Watford City Civic Center. The Sharing Clothes Line is a non-profit event involving a community of caring moms who would like to share their children’s gently used clothing and household goods to help those in need within Watford City and the surrounding areas. All items will be offered FREE OF CHARGE. Clothing will range in sizes infants to teens. Household items will vary. Any monetary donations will be given to the community Food Pantry. Hope...
The Richland County Weed and Conservation Districts Annual Supper will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. We are excited to hold our annual event at the new event center. Leroy Strasheim has agreed to cater the event. Attendees can have their choice of prime rib or shrimp at the low cost of $12. The Weed District and Conservation District will pick up the remainder of the cost of the meal. The Co-operator and Weed Fighter of the Year awards will be given out as well as annual reports from the two...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the first payment of 2011 real property taxes and second payment of mobile home taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney, MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience, payment drop boxes are located at the west end of the alley by the library and in the courthouse lobby. Credit card...
Fairview Alliance Church, 702 Western Ave., will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. There is no charge, no obligation, come as you are, leave when you wish. Watch the Packers game on 55" TV. No family in town or other plans, come join theirs. For more info call 406-742-5425. RSVPs appreciated but not required....
Funeral service for Ted Rodgers, 80, Sidney, MT is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at the Assembly of God Church, Sidney, with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ted died on Saturday evening, Nov. 19, 2011, at his home in Sidney, MT....
Funeral services for John W. Bock, 95, Sidney, MT, are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the Peoples Congregational Church, Sidney, with Pastor Neal Lindorff officiating. Military honors will be provided by V.F.W. Post #4099 of Sidney and the Montana Honor Guard. Cremation will follow services under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkerson.com. John died at his home on Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 2011....
Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are no longer for recreational living in Big Sky Country and the Bakken. The homes on wheels are no longer just for the lake or camping by the river. What originally was intended to be temporary housing is becoming more permanent homes due to housing shortages since the increase of oilfield activity in the area. National media coverage recently has many people coming from all over the country to secure a job in the oil industry. Many are warned of the housing...
For the last two months the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement has dominated the national spotlight. I find the goals of the movement to be somewhat nebulous, however. Some say they are hoping to make America a more equitable place to live, others say they are protesting just for the sake of protesting. The OWS phenomenon is interesting. I agree that our society has become fragmented. Some pundits say that President Obama created this “class warfare” dissension. He repeatedly says that one percen...
The Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) looks forward to participating in the 18th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or cash donations to buy new toys for those who face financial hardships this holiday season. ABATE, along with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts from the Heart, last year gathered over $3000 worth of toys for distribution among 141 families with a total of 358 children. The money for these toys came from donations from individuals, companies and businesses. Interested...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture wishes everyone "Happy Holidays" with their huge card which was created by the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County. The chamber encourages area businesses to create a greeting card to the community. If space does not allow for a card in the business, cards may be placed on the chamber grounds....
The Richland County Community Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for the needy is Dec. 17. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for distribution will be from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for each child, 0-18, that resides full-time in their home. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. Family food boxes will also be available. New, unwrapped gifts and/or monetary don...
Event Location Time Santa arrives by fire truck Downtown Sidney 2:30 p.m. Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge by firehall 3 p.m. (corner of 3rd St. SE & 2nd Ave. SE) (Sponsored by Richland Co. Law Enforcement Torch Run, proceeds to benefit Special Olympics) Photos with Santa Yellowstone Marketplace 3-5:30 p.m. (Provided by Picture Perfect Photography, 8x10: $10, 5x7: $7) Children’s activities Sidney Electric building (111 East Main) 3-6 p.m. (cookie decorating, crafts and face painting) KC...
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The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, Richland County Family Resource Center and the Sidney High School Key Club and BPA groups are now selling raffle tickets in conjunction with the 9th Annual Parade of Trees Auction. There will be two winners chosen from the raffle with each receiving one very large basket full of home-made baked goods such as a variety of breads, jams, cookies and bars that are all prepared fresh the day before the drawing. All items will be carefully placed in Christmas tins ready for eating or freezing just in time...
The Polar Plunge, a national event that supports the Special Olympics, and endorsed by Sidney Law Enforcement along with other interested individuals and businesses, will be part of this year’s Christmas Stroll activities The Polar Plunge, scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 in the parking lot at the corner of 2nd Ave. & 3rd St. SE, involves a dip into icy water in the great outdoors. People with a screwy sense of fun, or else who have a deep commitment to the Special Olympics program, o...
Pictures by Picture Perfect Photography 3-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Yellowstone Marketplace located at 102 N. Central Ave., Sidney....
(ARA) - Holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions with family and friends, and every family has unique activities they love to observe year after year. You can incorporate new traditions into the holidays to bring more memorable fun to your gatherings. Here are some simple tips for creating meaningful new traditions that can bring joy to your holidays every year. * Organize a visit from Santa. Encourage your family or friends to come over for a potluck breakfast or lunch. As the...
(ARA) - Have someone on your holiday shopping list who can't get enough of the latest gadgets? While you might be thinking that it's tough to buy for someone who always seems to have the newest version of every type of hand-held device, shopping for these folks is easier - and less expensive - than you might think. Countless other items on the market complement these types of devices and enhance the user experience. And as if that's not enough, plenty of other affordable tech toys are sure to...
A century ago, Yellowstone Mercantile proudly proclaimed itself as "The Christmas Store". A banner with the statement was displayed across the front as the children of the community gathered to have a group picture taken. Area children will again gather at Yellowstone Marketplace (formerly Yellowstone Mercantile) to kick off the Christmas season as they anxiously wait to have their pictures taken with Santa 3-5 p.m. Friday. A short talk with Santa, a photo and a candy treat will be available. Kids and parents are asked to use the side...
Action Auto, Baker Boy Bakery, Betania Ristorante Italiano, BOSS Office Products Inc., Candy Bouquet, Carpenter’s Storehaus, Chad’s Furniture, CHS Farmer’s Elevator, SHC Clinic Pharmacy, Creative Solutions, Eagle Country Ford, ElectricLand, Family Eyecare Center, Farm & Home Supply, Finnicum’s Furniture, Frontier Heating, Gem City Motors, JCPenney Co., Jock Stop, John Stockhill Jewelers, Johnson Hardware & Furniture, M&M Café, MonDak Heritage Center, NAPA Auto Service, North Star Auto Body & Sales, Pamida, Party Central & Main Street Popcorn...
