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Former second grade teacher Colleen Zimmerman has started the Read Naturally volunteer program for first through third graders at West Side Elementary. The program, funded by Richland Pump and Supply, combines fluency, vocabulary and comprehension and gives kids a sense of self-confidence as they can visibly chart their results and see their progress. The small groups of students work independently, following the steps of the program and spend their time interested and focused on their reading....
Please join us as we welcome Montana's own Johnny Cash tribute band as they perform at the MonDak Heritage Center Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2 pm. The Cold Hard Cash Show is an original and innovative tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three! Fronted by guitarist and singer Merle Travis Peterson, The Cold Hard Cash Show brings to life classic Cash songs from the Sun & Columbia Records Catalogs to the modern American recordings, performing with the energy of the Live at...
Funeral services for Alvin Nelson, 80, of Grassy Butte, ND were 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Interment took place in Grassy Butte Cemetery, in Grassy Butte, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Alvin died Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota....
Funeral services for Christy Knutson, 65, of Crane, MT were 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Christy died on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2014, at her home in Crane surrounded by family....
Funeral services for Lila Buxbaum, 88, of Sidney were 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment was at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family www.fulkersons.com. Lila died on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014, at the Roosevelt Medical Center, Culbertson, MT....
All community members are welcome to Sidney’s Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Sidney Country Club on January 19th, 2015. Join us as we highlight our volunteers and businesses and give you a preview of what to expect in 2015! Join the Sidney Chamber and be a part of the difference. For more information call 406-433-1916 or 406-433-1127....
SIDNEY, MT: The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating their 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate event on February 7, 2015. Tickets for the event went on sale Sunday, December 14th at the Hawaiian Holiday Christmas event. Guests can look forward to chocolate sampling, a silent auction, hand crafted items, gift baskets and photography. Entertainment will be provided by the touring duo – Tumbledown House. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to table sponsors for a VIP Opening and 7:00 pm to general t...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
Students interested in taking a hunter education class in 2015 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,...
Lions Club Multiple District 37S District Governor Jim Johnke was the guest speaker at the Sidney Lions Club general meeting last Monday. Johnke spoke upcoming goals of the Lions Club such as sharing the vision as Knights of the Blind, environmental services, and the million hour challenge. He also awarded members for their years of service with the organization....
Richland County Health Department is seeing an increase in the number of confirmed influenza cases being reported for this season. Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness, it is not the vomiting & diarrhea stomach flu that so many people think it is. As of December 24, Richland County has had 5 individuals confirmed positive for influenza since November which is an early start to the flu season. Two of those were ill enough to be hospitalized. The age ranges from 6 yrs old to 77 yrs old and all five had not been...
Frozen's Olaf the Snowman built by Dorene McDonald of Sidney on December 24th 2014....
Hunters and recreationalists are reminded that the State of Montana requires the use of certified Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage (NWSFF) to feed horses and other animals on federal, state and local public lands in order to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. “Our public lands have many uses and bringing your horse, mule or other pack animal into the back country is an experience many Montanans enjoy. It’s important to protect our pristine public lands from the devastating impacts of noxious weeds and follow the law by using certified nox...
Last week I described two new varieties of American elm which have resistance to Dutch elm disease. This week I will share information about a new white birch and a new columnar spruce which should replace one of my most disliked evergreen, the arborvitae. Parkland Pillar® Asian white birch is a selection of Dakota Pinnacle®, an introduction from NDSU. It is noted for its columnar shape and dense branching. It grows fast and can be used for screening, in boulevards, or as a specimen plant in t...
Fairview, MT, “the town too big for just one state”, continues to celebrate 100 years. In recognition of the city’s centennial, the Fairview Chamber and Fairview Festival Committee are offering an opportunity to purchase a limited edition Henry Big Boy .45 colt. The Historical Armory designed an engraved snapshot of the Fairview community including Brodhead Maternity Home, Fairview Bridge, elevator, sugar beet, wheat, fishing & hunting and an oil rig. The guns can be ordered via email at fairv...
In a community that has seen rapid growth and many changes, it is no surprise that the medical community has spent considerable time and energy to grow and change along with it. Over the past year, two free-standing clinics have opened their doors in Sidney and the Sidney Health Center (SHC) has implemented Epic, a new system in which to better serve its patients and safely and effectively exchange information among providers. The River Valley Clinic located at 813 S. Central Ave in Sidney offic...
After a four-year long process of planning and completing the large scale reconstruction project, the 86-year-old Richland County Courthouse has been restored to its original grandeur while taking advantage of the conveniences of today’s modern, more efficient construction. “Every square foot was either brought back to its original condition or brought into the modern era. We have preserved history here at this courthouse and I am so proud of how it turned out,” said Duane Mitchell, Count...
The incredible public support for Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) during hearings on the proposed fish bypass and concrete weir placed the project much higher on the priority list for the government entities involved. Those agencies came to realize that the irrigation project is critical to virtually every segment of the population in the Lower Yellowstone Valley, not just the 400 plus farmers who irrigate. Immediately after the story broke in The Roundup on April 16, 2014 Richland Economic Development sprang into action, setting...
Since October 20th, 2012 the Free Store at Lonsdale United Methodist Church has been opening their doors the first and third Saturdays of each month. From 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, the Free Store invites people to shop for clothing, winter wear, shoes and other accessories free of charge with Reverend Vicki Waddington waiting to greet customers with juice, coffee and cookies. "It gives us an opportunity to serve people without condition, with hospitality and have fun doing it," says Waddington....
In 2006, Montana's First lady Nancy Schweitzer began the Montana Department of Transportation Geological Roadsign program. That program came to an end a few years ago, but has since been reestablished by first lady Lisa Bullock and Lt. Gov. Angela McLean. The program was designed to educate people on the geological wonders and colorful history of Montana through roadside markers which depict stories through geology. Since 2006, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Montana Department of...
For some area residents, the convenience of turning on the faucet and enjoying a drinkable glass of water is now a refreshing reality following the recent completion of a water pipeline project by Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority. It will also create a new flow of money from the users enabling DRWA to continue with other projects that have been in wait because of the lack of federal funding. The Sidney South pipeline went live on Sept. 15. The pipeline, a major victory for DRWA, is one of...
Candlewood Suites, an extended stay hotel, opened June 3, 2014 and for the last six months has been servicing their guests with all the amenities of a home away from home. Each of the 114 rooms features a full-sized kitchen complete with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, dishes, pots and pans. The hotel also offers a Lending Locker where guests may borrow specifically needed items like crock-pots, blenders, board games, jumper cables and extra vacuums. The Business Center offers an...
Blue Rock Expands Facility Blue Rock Companies has significantly expanded its facility with the addition of a 29,320 sq. ft. storage and loading addition and approximately 50,000 sq. ft. unloading and parking area. The proliferation of new items and variations in the soft drink, beer and wine industries prompted the addition. Vice president Randy Olson and General Sales Manager Lance Averett estimated that items have at least quadrupled in the last 10 years. "We have 30 kinds of Gatorade alone,"...
Locals Enjoying Meadowlark Microbrewery With a pallet for the proper blending of ingredients, and a sense for business, Travis Peterson is living his dream one micro-brewed concoction at a time. On May 18, he opened Meadowlark, a local brew house, restaurant and coffee house following nearly four years of planning and work. Meadowlark offers a new experience for beer appreciators in Sidney while introducing them to the many different flavors of micro brewed beer. "The most popular beer is the...
