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No child has to be cold this winter. The Sidney Kiwanis Club has coats, hats, mittens and boots for children who need them. Just call or visit the Edward Jones, Nick Lonski, office at 611A S. Central Ave., Sidney, or call them at 406-433-3600. Donations of clothing or cash are welcome to support this worthwhile project. If you wish to help, please contact any Kiwanian or Edward Jones, Nick Lonski....
With decades of national and regional ministry experience behind them and with the support of the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), Jim and Kathie Konsor arrived in Watford City to start an outreach mission. "We came with the mission of helping the influx of people moving into the Bakken oil field by helping meet needs on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level," state the Konsors on their web page. Jim came to Watford City last summer to drive a loader for a rancher...
The American Cancer Society will once again be holding a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Join them on Friday, November 29th at 6pm outside of American Insurance for some warm soup and dessert. Stick around for the Annual Parade of Lights which will begin at 6:30pm on Main St. If you are interested in entering a float in the parade, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 701-570-5084. Dodgeball anyone? Saturday, November 30th the Watford City High School will be holding a Dollars for Scholars...
Watford City Chamber of Commerce will be having a food drive to fill the Food Pantry for the upcoming month Friday, Nov. 29 at 5:30. Bring a nonperishable/unexpired food item or health and beauty product to the trailer on Main Street before and during the parade of Lights and receive a ticket. When the parade is over we will be drawing 10 tickets. The winning ticket holders will get $100 in Watford City bucks. Watford City bucks can be used at any Watford City Chamber business. If you forget to bring something to donate, you can buy a ticket...
With the help of Reese and Ray's IGA, the Richland County Tavern Association is again providing ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner which will be distributed by the Salvation Army....
Almost 3.4 million people of all ages volunteered their time, talents, and resources to assist The Salvation Army’s work in FY 2012. Our volunteers are critical partners in helping us fulfill our promise to America of “Doing the Most Good.” Many of our Salvation Army units across the country list their volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Match. To get involved, please visit www.volunteermatch.org and search with keyword “Salvation Army.” Alternatively, please use the location search box on our website to find your local Salvation...
For many U.S. soldiers, the holidays will be spent overseas, on foreign soil. In an effort to create a more holiday-like season for those selflessly serving their country, one area organization is helping ensure them a merrier holiday season. In Culbertson, the American Legion Auxiliary sends care packages to area soldiers in an effort to give them a small part of home while they are deployed. The next set of packages will be mailed out on Dec. 4. On Dec. 3 volunteers will put the packages...
Funeral services for Lila Hansonl, 76, of Shepherd, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT) were at 2 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Lila died at her home Monday, November 18, 2013 in Shepherd, MT....
Funeral services for Joseph “Joe” Halvorsen, 94, of Sidney, MT, were at 11 am, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Charlene Lines officiating. Interment of cremains was in the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Joe passed away November 6, 2013 at Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT....
Don Greytak calendars are on sale now. Don Greytak, a pencil artist from Havre, Montana showcases his work in these great calendars. Greytak’s portraits illustrate rural life and a down home way of living. The profits from these calendars will benefit the Montana 4-H Foundation. The Montana 4-H Foundation serves as a non-profit corporation that continually supports the state wide 4-H program, which allows youth and leaders to participate in many life changing experiences through the 4-H program. The calendars can be purchased at local f...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the SECOND payment of 2013 MOBILE HOME taxes and FIRST payment of REAL PROPERTY taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 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 in the Courthouse lobby. Tax payments postmarked or brought to the Treasurer’s office after 5 p.m. on December 2, 2013 will be...
In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. He only had one major hurdle to overcome -- funding the project. Where would the money come from, he wondered. He lay awake nights, worrying, thinking, praying about how he could find the funds to fulfill his commitment of feeding 1,000 of the city’s poorest individuals on Christmas Day. As he pondered t...
Many businesses throughout Williston are joining forces to collect items for families in need: American State Bank is sponsoring the Forgotten Stocking. This event will allow interested individuals to purchase gifts for teenagers. American State Bank is located at 223 Main St. First International Bank & Trust is sponsoring a Pajama Tree. Stop by their downtown location on 4th St. E and help a child stay warm on these cold winter nights. The Salvation Army will begin their Angel Tree on Friday, November 29th. Stop by the Williston Walmart or...
Dani Berry, a 4th grader at East Fairview School, was the winner of The Roundup's Harvest Festival artwork contest. She received her artwork, nicely framed by Ribbon & Rail, and a collection of fun art supplies....
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Satur-day is on November 30th. The Trade Promotion Committee has chosen to promote Sidney stores on this day, and will replace the Christmas Stroll the day after Thanksgiving. The traditional Parade of Lights will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. A scavenger hunt contest through the retail stores is being planned...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association held their annual banquet at the Sidney Elks Lodge on Nov. 21....
With the holiday season here, there is perhaps no better way to celebrate the season than among friends and your community. In Culbertson, the evening of Dec. 17 marks the night for community events that include fanfare, food and entertainment. This year the Culbertson School elementary will be performing Christmas Songs for the community at 7:00 p.m. inside the high school gymnasium. They also anticipate a performance from the junior high school student’s choir. “My favorite aspect of the pro...
The Shops at Fox Run held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Tuesday celebrating the opening of the new complex north of Sidney. Pictured, L to R, are Ann Armstrong, board member of Reynolds Corporation; Dave Reynolds, Langlas project manager; Ben Flanagan, Langlas superintendent; Leann Sommers, manager of ALCO; Bill Walley, Associated Foods vice president of construction; Steve Miner, president of Market Development – a subsidiary of Associated Foods; Ron Utgaard, manager of Sidney Reynolds M...
Farmer's Insurance in Sidney has a new home and new faces. As Steffan Insurance Agency, agent Tiffany (Steinbeisser) Steffan is excited about offering customers the excellent protection for their home, auto, business, farm and ranch, recreational vehicles and motorcycles & life insurance that has been provided by Farmers since 1928. Steffan is a Sidney native who sees the insurance agency as a great opportunity for herself and her family. She has made a lifetime commitment, with the hope that...
Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc. has recently opened a new branch location at 34930 Highway 23 just south of Sidney. NWP was founded in 1957 and has 150 employees at locations in Billings, Butte, Belgrade, Kalispell, Great Falls and now Sidney. This new expansion allows the company to further extend its footprint into western North Dakota, while enhancing the excellent service that their eastern Montana customers have come to expect. From the Sidney location NWP will regularly service the Williston,...
To encourage shoppers to support their own small town businesses, The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has embraced Shop Small Saturday, November 30. The day starts off with a Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clue cards can be picked up at TriFecta Home Center, 1051 S. Central Ave., or at the Best Western Golden Prairie Inn & Suites, 820 S. Central Ave., Sidney. Participants will make their way to the first business listed and look for the Shop Small Saturday logo. A clue will be given to the next business. Prizes are made up of gift...
Santa Claus will be at Reynolds Market in the Shops at Fox Run from 2-4p.m. Saturday afternoon, November 30. He’ll be listening to Christmas lists and handing out candy canes to all the kids. Photos of the kids with Santa will be taken by Sissy MacGrady. Prices are 5X7 for $7; 8X10 for $10; (2) 5X7s for $10; Package of (3) 5X7s and 8 wallets for $25....
Once a year, the street known as Central Avenue, a main artery for traffic through downtown Sidney, transforms into a festive wonderland of Christmas merriment and fun. On Nov. 29, the 22nd annual Parade of Lights will take place at 7:00 p.m. along with other activities scheduled to take place during the weekend following Thanksgiving. The theme this year, in keeping with the abundant oil activity is, Tappin the Christmas Spirit. The event is sponsored by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and...
Why pay high credit card interest rates when you can borrow up to $1000 at 0% interest? Big Bucks loans are available now at Richland Federal Credit Union, Stockman Bank and 1st Bank, all in Sidney. The “Bucks” must be spent at participating businesses by December 24, 2013. Borrowers have 9 months to repay the loan. Christmas Big Bucks is a project of the Trade Promotion Committee of the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Christmas Big Bucks 2013 Participating Businesses: Action Auto BOSS Office Products Inc. CHS Farmer’s Eleva...
