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23 Eagles graduate, Chuck Rossol, begins his first season as head coach for the Williston Coyote wrestling team with high expectations of bringing home hardware. Rossol wrestled for Eagles coach, Guy Melby, until he graduated in 1994 and then wrestled as a walk on for South Dakota State University. He admits he’s been put in charge of a dedicated and very talented group of young men that are “Poised to make a pretty good run at the State Finals,” which are scheduled to take place in Fargo...
On or about December 2, 2012; McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an incident involving 2 horses being shot and killed near the Long-X Bridge. The Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation and is working with other agencies to resolve the issue. If you have any information pertaining to this crime, contact the Sheriff’s Office at: 701-444-3654....
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....
The Sidney High School wrestling team was team tournament champion at the Eagle Invitational Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Sidney. See page 11 for more pictures from the tournament....
The Watford City Middle and High Schools will hold their Winter Concert Tuesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. CT in the High School gymnasium. Enjoy the sounds of the season with bands and choirs from 7 through 12th grade....
Fairview will host the annual Silver Bells celebration this Saturday, December 8. Finish, or start, your Christmas shopping at the Holiday Bazaar from 10a.m. to 3p.m. With over 50 tables, there will be something for everyone on your list, or maybe just for yourself. Kids are invited to a free movie and popcorn beginning at 1 p.m. After the movie, Santa will be visiting with the kids and getting wish lists. All events at Fairview High School....
MonDak Christmas will be celebrated Sunday, December 9th from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at the MonDak Heritage Center. This relaxing afternoon will include a performance by the Liberty Christian Bell Choir, a fundraiser bake sale, refreshments and photos with Santa! Everyone is invited. The afternoon is also a perfect time to shop for unique gifts by local artists in the MonDak's gift shop where new books, art, and new artists have been added in recent weeks. It will also be time to stock up on baked...
Not sure where to go for lunch? Pizza House is now serving a buffet Sunday through Saturday from 11-2:30. The regular menu will not be available during this time, but the buffet will contain a selection of appetizers, salad bar, soup, and of course pizza. The buffet cost is $9.95 and includes a drink. Pizza House will be open with the regular menu after the buffet until 9pm. Stop in for lunch and check out the new buffet....
McKenzie County, the all time leading North Dakota oil-producing county in the state, is celebrating its 60th year in the oil industry this year and the McKenzie County Pioneer Museum and Job Development Authority is commemorating this exciting event by hosting the Best of the Bakken Open House and Celebration on Thursday, December 13th at the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. Festivities will include an all day open house with refreshments, films and photographs of McKenzie County’s oil history as well as the dedication of the McKenzie C...
The Lambert Hi-Liters had their first meeting of the 4-H year on November 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Fox Lake Senior Center in Lambert. In old business we discussed: the state horse show; Fall Ambassador training; beef and cheese sales. In new business we had a report from the leader’s and livestock meetings. We drew names for our Christmas gift exchange and discussed plans for our Christmas party. We will watch part of the PBS 4-H documentary as well as play board games. We set our meetings for the second Sunday of the month at 2 pm. E...
During the month of October, cancer awareness was supported by the Lambert/Richey football team while promoting Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Cameron Johnson (back center) and niece Chandi Johnson (front center) present a check in the amount of $2,080.00 to Kristin Roberts (left) and Staci Miller (right) of the Foundation for Community Care to benefit Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Care Center....
Communication Arts 12 and Advanced English students will be performing scenes from Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet at the 26th Annual Renaissance Night performances on Monday, December 10. The performances are free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. at the Middle School Auditorium. Everyone is welcome....
Karen Ann (Bolken) Swenson, 56, resident of Williston, North Dakota, died November 24, 2012, with her family by her side at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, North Dakota. She was born June 7,1956, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Williston, ND to Hillmar and Elvera (Anderson) Bolken. She was one of six children and was raised on the family farm outside of Alexander, North Dakota. She graduated from Alexander High School in 1974. Karen met the love of her life, Kurt Swenson, and was blessed with...
Funeral services for Irene Knels, 92 of Sidney were at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Irene died on Wednesday afternoon, November 28, 2012, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
The Sidney Middle School Wrestlers traveled to Williston this weekend for the Williston Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Results are as follows: Christian Dean 65lb - 1st, Josh Aisenbrey 80lb -2nd, Jace Winter 90lb - 1st, Avery Gurney 100lb - 2nd, Trevor Dean 95lb -3rd, Casey Christian 110lb - 1st, Trenton Lambert 105lb - 3rd, Trace Jones 115lb - 1st, Ryan Wyman 120lb - 2nd, Parker Dean 135lb - 1st, Sawyer Thorgersen 145lb - 2nd, Shawn Findley 140lb - 1st, Steven Adams 155lb - 2nd, Richard Ramos - 160lb - 2nd, Kayden Young 165lb - 1st,...
The Beach Lutheran Parish Annual Lutefisk Smorgasbord will be Sunday, December 9 from 12pm until 2pm at Lincoln Elementary School in Beach. There will be a free will offering and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Golden Valley Manor & Wibaux County Nursing Home. For further information please contact Stacey Swanson at 701-260-9410....
The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Montana Commission on Community Service are accepting nominations for the 2013 ServeMontana Awards and ReadyMontana Awards. Presented in February, these annual awards recognize outstanding Montana individuals, organizations and national service members committed to community and volunteer service. “Montanans truly are making a difference in their hometowns by volunteering their time and skills,” said Kim Miske, Chair of the Montana Commission on Community Service. “We ask the public to share t...
The 2013 Montana/Wyoming Sugar Beet Symposium will be held in Billings at the Big Horn Resort on Wednesday and Thursday, January 9-10, 2013. The symposium will feature top experts from Montana State University, University of Wyoming, North Dakota State University and Kansas State University, the federal Agricultural Research Service (from Sidney and Kimberly, Idaho stations), as well as from private industry. There will also be a trade show with exhibits by many agricultural input suppliers. Wednesday’s program will focus on malt barley p...
The Williston State College is accepting steer donations through December 10th from area livestock producers for their 3rd Annual Carcass Challenge. Donated steers will be used to raise funds for establishing and maintaining an Ag Ambassador program to help recruit and maintain enrollment for the WSC agriculture program and advocate for agriculture. By donating a steer at weaning time and you’ll be providing educational opportunities for students which include: * Brand inspection process * Brand...
The annual Gifts from the Heart will be held December 15th to support those in need again this year. This is held by the Richland County Christmas Coalition to provide Christmas gifts and food boxes for those in need. Any individual that wishes to participate must reside in Richland County and have children (ages 0-18), that reside with them. The distribution will be on Saturday, December 15th, from 7am until 2pm at the Masonic Lodge. If you would like to purchase a gift for donation, you may go to participating businesses and churches in...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds deer hunters who did not fill an antlerless lottery license during the deer gun season, that these licenses are not valid during the upcoming muzzleloader season, or the remainder of the archery season. For several years prior to 2012, hunters with unfilled concurrent season antlerless licenses could continue hunting during the muzzleloader season, using a muzzleloader. Similarly, hunters could also use a bow during the remainder of the archery season to fill these licenses. All hunters were...
On Tuesday January 15, Fred Miller, a Safety Specialist with the Montana Safety Bureau, will be at the Billings Job Service for a free employer workshop. Miller will address the safety issues Montana employers are currently facing and assist employers with creating their own safety plan in order to cut workers compensation costs. The workshop will be held from 10 until Noon at the Billings Job Service in Room 3. Please reserve your place by calling Jana Nelson at 406-655-6098. Seating is limited so CALL TODAY!! For more information you can...
Cutting Edge Dance Studio held their Winter Fundraiser Friday night, the 30th. With 36 routines and a visit from Santa, the evening was a success. DVDs of the recital can be purchased for $10 from Mrs. Stedman's production class. To get your name on the list please email Jennifer at cuttingedgedance [email protected]....
Team Scores Sidney 209, Forsyth 202, Williston 163, Glendive 139, Baker 117.5, Killdeer 62, Beulah 45.5, Brodus 44, Miles City 43.5, Bowman 41, Wolf Point 39, Dickinson 11, Poplar 6, Circle 6 Varsity 98 Waytt VanBuren 2nd 112 Ethan Graves 1st 112 Layne Schafer 2nd 119 Gresh Jones 1st 125 Brady Gorder 3rd 130 Ryan Chatterton 3rd 140 Jordan Stevens 1st 145 Braydn Rooks 5th 152 Spencer Brost 2nd 160 Cody Christian 3rd 171 Ryder Peterson 2nd 189 Dace Fisher 1st JV 145 Oakly Chace 4th 160 Doug...
Winter anglers are encouraged to consider early ice conditions before traveling onto and across North Dakota lakes. Keep in mind: Snow insulates ice, hampering solid ice formation, and makes it difficult to check thickness. Snow also hides the blemishes, such as cracked, weak and open water areas. Avoid cracks, pressure ridges, slushy or darker areas that signal thinner ice. The same goes for ice that forms around partially submerged trees, brush, embankments or other structures. Ice thickness is not consistent and can vary significantly even...
