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By March of 2013 we were well aware that our lives were going to change forever; I was pregnant with our third child and busy thinking about the tiny life that would have such a big impact on our family. My thoughts were of baby names and little clothes the day I walked into Sidney Health Center and found out we would be having a boy. That was also the day I learned that my son had spina bifida and would later learn he had, and still has, OEIS Complex. "Don't go online and research it (OEIS...
Two members of the crew of USS North Dakota (SSN-784) are making a namesake visit to western North Dakota. USS North Dakota Committee Chairman Bob Wefald of Bismarck said, “As part of our long term commitment to continue to build a strong and supportive relationship between the people of North Dakota and our boat we are supporting the namesake visit of two members of the crew.” Our boat’s Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Cameron Aljilani and the 2015 Sailor of the Year Petty Officer First Class David Evers will visit Williston and Watfo...
The Richland County Community Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for the needy is scheduled for December 12, 2015. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main, across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for the distribution will be from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. and recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for a child that resides full time in their home and is under the age of 18. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. The Christmas Coalition als...
“Photographs and Memories” will be the theme for the 28th Annual MonDak Christmas, which will be celebrated Sun., Dec. 6, 2015. Admission is free and there will be activities for all ages. This fun afternoon will include live performances by the Liberty Christian Bell Choir, the Sunrise Brass and Signe Verhasselt, a fundraiser bake sale, and photos with Santa. Additionally, the Christmas trees and wreaths from the Parade of Trees will be on display. Everyone is invited. A portion of all free will donations that day will benefit the Ric...
Children’s Shopping Event sponsored by Business Professionals of America. Children will be allowed to shop for all members of their immediate family for a minimal charge of $5 per child. Gift choices will be available for all ages. BPA members will assist the children with their shopping and wrap and package the gifts. This event will be held Dec. 5 at the Sidney High School Cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please use the south entrance....
Funeral services for Harold Sorensen, 92, of Sidney will be at 10 a.m., Wed. Dec. 2, 2015, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Harold died on Sat. morning, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Lewistown Nursing Home, Lewistown, MT....
Memorial services for Keith “Nick” Johnson, 58, of Sidney will be at 2 p.m., Wed., Dec. 2, 2015, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil officiating. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Nick died on Sat. afternoon, Nov. 28, 2015, in the Sidney Health Center Emergency Room, Sidney, MT....
Funeral services for Ryan Chatterton, 18, of Sidney were at 2 p.m., Mon. Nov. 30, 2015, at the Sidney High School gymnasium, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ryan died on Wed., Nov. 25, 2015, at his home....
St. Joseph’s Church, 106 6th St. West in Williston, will be holding a traditional twelve course Polish Christmas dinner on December 6th at 5:30pm central time. St. Joseph’s Youth Group will use the proceeds to attend World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in July of 2016. In addition to the fifteen high school students that are going, there will also be twelve adults including two youth leaders and Father Kovash. St. John Paul II established World Youth Day in 1984 as an opportunity for Catholic You...
North Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 6. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 12 and continues through Jan. 3, 2016. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 24, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Jan. 1, 2016. Light goose hunting closes statewide Jan. 3, 2016. Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant and tree squirrel hunting seasons continue through Jan. 3, 2016....
Do you love creating home baked goodies? Are your potholders always at the ready to pull cookies, cakes and pies from your oven? If so, please consider donating some of the items you make this holiday season to the MonDak Heritage Center’s bake sale! Each year, dozens of gracious bakers donate items to our bake sale that takes place at A MonDak Christmas. This year, it takes place on Sun., Dec. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Richland County Food Bank. If you would like to donate, p...
On Thursday, July 9, High Plains Veterinary Clinic in Sidney, MT began moving into their brand new facility and were ready to go by July 11. The brand new development, owned by Dr. J.J. Hovde and Dr. Gary Shieber, has all new supplies, technology, and services available geared towards household pets and specializing in horses and large cattle. The old development, though very spacious, had only one surgery room and one exam room. The new facility has a brand new surgery room with two tables,...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their annual Christmas Stroll on Nov. 28. Above are some of the offerings at the Chili Cook Off. Left is a banner for Small Business Saturday to support local businesses the day after Black Friday. Photos submitted by Marissa Eberling...
Thank you to the Richland County community to coming out and supporting the Chambers’ Christmas Story Stroll & Parade of Lights. This year was a year for change for the stroll; we recently changed from Friday after Thanksgiving to Saturday, which is Shop Small Saturday. We want to support all local businesses in our area and by moving the day, we want to showcase local shopping. Thank you to all the volunteers and businesses that participated in our event! The event was a success! We had great weather, several non-profit vendors lining East M...
Area farmers and ranchers are invited to Design Your Succession Plan workshop, which will be held in Watford City on Dec. 1, 3, and 10 at the McKenzie County Courthouse. Classes will start at 5:30 p.m. CT and will conclude by 8:30 p.m. An optional lite supper will be served at 5 p.m. Cost to attend is $150.00. Additional family members can attend at a cost of $100. Registrations can be taken at www.bit.ly/DYSPreg. They can also be mailed to the North Dakota State University Extension Service in Fargo. This program is sponsored by the NDSU Exten...
BOZEMAN — Opening a Montana medical care savings account by Dec. 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension. Up to $3,000 of a deposit into the account, per taxpayer, is deductible from an individual’s 2015 Montana adjusted gross income, thus reducing taxes, Goetting said. “This tax advantage does not apply to your federal income taxes, however, and s...
Business Professionals of America are offering Holiday Goodie Trays. These trays will include a large assortment of holiday cookies, candies, bars, etc. Delivery will be the week of Dec. 14. Payment is due upon delivery. Orders may be mailed to: BPA c/o Elaine Stedman Sidney High School 1012 4th Ave SE Sidney, MT, 59270 Orders may also be called in at 433-2330 or 480-5719 or emailed to Elaine Stedman at [email protected] $30 for 12” tray or $40 for a 16” tray....
North Dakota continues to produce a record number of anglers, and many are anxious to get on the ice and enjoy a favorite pastime. With that in mind, winter anglers are reminded to consider ice conditions before traveling onto and across North Dakota waters. State Game and Fish Department enforcement Chief Robert Timian said this winter should provide plenty of opportunities for anglers, as long as Mother Nature cooperates. “Access to area lakes shouldn’t be an issue with the lack of snow, but that can change in a hurry,” Timian said. “As o...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana will accept applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) until Jan. 15, 2016. “Easements are sometimes a perfect fit for a landowner who is looking to protect his or her land from future development or to protect and improve wetlands or provide critical habitat for wildlife,” said Erik Suffridge, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs in Montana. In Montana, $7.5 million will be available to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, gra...
Clean, separate, cook, and chill your food properly this holiday season. Food is always an important part of holiday festivities, but meals can take a turn for the worse if food safety isn’t a regular ingredient in preparing and cooking holiday meals. Foodborne disease infections continue to be a serious health issue in the United States and Montana. In the United States, an estimated 1 out of 6 people become sick from a foodborne illness each year. In Montana, an average of six foodborne outbreaks resulting in 80 illnesses are reported a...
The Montana Department of Revenue is alerting nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt property owners that they need to reapply for property tax exemption. A new state law requires owners of tax-exempt real property in exempt status before 2014 to submit an application by March 1, 2016. About 10,000 tax-exempt properties in Montana are affected. The reapplication requirement includes property owned by most nonprofit organizations, private schools and colleges, churches, parsonages, low income housing, veterans’ clubhouses, community s...
Students interested in taking a hunter education class in 2016 should visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov for a statewide list of courses. Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the rest will be added throughout the year as they are finalized. To register, click on the online services tab, and “online course enrollment” under the hunter education heading. Classes are listed by city, and can also be sorted by start date. To register for a class, click on “enroll” next to the specific class,...
As the director of Williston Public Works, Dave Tuan runs an organization that deals with a fair amount of mud and muck, but it's when he's off the clock that he really gets his hands dirty. Tuan recently completed the World's Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour timed obstacle course race that features a five-mile dirt track and some seemingly impossible climbs, jumps, swims and crawls. The event is held every November at Lake Las Vegas, Nevada. Tuan spent many months training for the difficult race. "My...
9 Cropping Decisions Around this time of year, farmers are finishing up with their current years crop and already thinking about the next year. 2016 is right around the corner, so now is the time to start making some decisions for your farming operation. On Thursday Dec. 10, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service will be putting on a program at the Williston Research Extension Center. This program is called Cropping Decisions for 2016: Putting the Profit Back In Your Crop....
Governor Steve Bullock and the Agriculture Development Council announced the recipients of $290,500 in grants and $121,500 in loans to agricultural businesses and organizations. A total of 12 businesses and organizations were awarded funds through the Growth Through Agriculture program (GTA) which was established by the legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s agricultural industry by developing new agricultural products and processes. “These grants and loans will help grow and expand agricultural businesses and organizations acr...
