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The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County Annual Dinner & Auction has been set for 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 16th at The Richland County Fair Event Center. Last year the club raised over $40,000 thanks to the generosity of this community. Some of the items that have already been secured for this year’s auction include Autographed Photos of: Adrian Peterson - the Minnesota Vikings, 2012 NFL MVP, Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers, Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints, Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons, Percy Harvin - Minnesota Vikings, Joe Thiesmann - N...
Celebrate local talent in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at Outlaws Music Night, Friday, March 15 in the Outlaws’ Bar and Grill Ballroom. The music starts at 7:00 pm and will continue throughout the night with appetizers and a cash bar. Outlaws Music Night will feature the music of Jessie Veeder, a Watford City based singer/songwriter and author of the internationally recognized song “Boomtown.” “The Dirty Dogs,” an acoustic duo featuring Adam Taylor and Jeff Meyer will kick off the evening w...
The Fairview Schools will be holding a public forum on Thursday, March 14th at 6 pm in the cafeteria. The public forum will discuss the possibility of switching to a 4-day school week starting next fall. The school board will make their final decision April 9th so any issues or concerns should be conveyed prior to then....
March 18th & 19th, A Free Event Held at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Monday, March 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Open House with meal at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Open House at 8:30 a.m. with light breakfast and lunch. We are asking Richland County community members, community service groups, businesses, policy makers and those vested in our community to all come together to ensure Quality of Life in Richland County. To register or for more information go to www.richland.org or contact Mary or...
Nearly three weeks after the disappearance of Montana resident Nicole Waller law enforcement officials from several jurisdictions continue to work together to aggressively investigate the case and pursue all leads. To date, Ms. Waller remains a missing person and Montana law enforcement officials are requesting media organizations in Montana and North Dakota to publicize this case along with a telephone number for the public to report tips. As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may...
In support of their efforts to promote community arts, East Fairview School applied for and was awarded a $1,800 Artist-in-Residence grant by the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA). East Fairview School was among 16 recipients of the most recent Artist-in-Residence grants awarded by the NDCA. This state-funded program is designed to give students and teachers an understanding of quality art and an appreciation for cultural traditions through hands-on workshops and experiences. A total of $29,420 was awarded. The grant will help to provide...
The Eastern MT Impact Coalition is hosting a regional input session for all 16 NE MT Counties at Miles City Community College, this Thursday and Friday, March 14-15. The event provides the opportunity to discuss the impacts of energy development to Eastern Montana as well as document any concerns. The objective is to seek planning and development input to integrate into this impact study. The information and data that is gathered will be utilized to assist in securing funding opportunities that...
Funeral service for John Walker, 59, of Cartwright, ND was at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Charlane Lines officiating. Interment was in Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. John died at his home in Cartwright on Monday, March 4, 2013....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” Trzinski, 55, of Savage, MT was 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Ned Shinnick and Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Cremation followed the services and interment will be at a later date. Wake services were at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Fulkerson Funeral Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney was assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial celebration will be held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 1...
Memorial service for Maxine Hutchens, 83, of Sidney, MT is at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Interment of cremains will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Woods, SD. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in care of the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Maxine died on Friday, March 8, 2013 at her home in Sidney, MT....
SEA Scholarship is due in the Guidance Office by April 12, 2013. The SEA Scholarship will be awarded to at least one high school senior entering the field of education. The SEA has also decided to open up the scholarship to at least one current college sophomore or junior who is a Sidney graduate and enrolled in the field of education. Current seniors and college students, who are interested, please contact Thom Barnhart at Sidney High School or his website for application forms. These applications are due by April 12....
State law requires permanent fish houses to be removed from North Dakota waters by midnight March 15. Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator for the State Game and Fish Department, said anglers should exercise caution because mild weather conditions can quickly result in unstable ice conditions. “It is always important to check ice thickness, as warm temperatures with a high sun will rapidly deteriorate ice conditions this time of the year,” Boldt said. In addition, Boldt said anglers should be aware of the amount of snow on the ice. “The press...
In recent years North Dakota crop producers have been offered at least one new active ingredient per year for weed control. For 2011 it was saflufenacil, commonly known as Sharpen. It has become a popular herbicide for use in chickpeas, field pea, small grains and other crops. Sunflower growers can use it as a harvest aid/desiccant. In 2012 Bayer released thiencarbazone. It is a relative of flucarbazone (Everest 2.0) and propoxycarbazone which is contained in Olympus and Rimfire Max. Thiencarbaz...
Aaron Krauter, State Executive Director of North Dakota’s USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to purchase FSA’s Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage for non-insurable crops. “Crop insurance is an important risk management tool for farmers, but it’s not available for all crops. That’s why NAP is so important,” said Krauter. NAP is a federally funded program that provides coverage to producers for non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occurs due to natural disasters. Crops eligible fo...
Thursday March 14, the MonDak Heritage Center is proud to host “An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt” featuring Arch Ellwein. This event is FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Arch Ellwein will share some of his experiences, performing as Theodore Roosevelt over the past 17 years. He will go in and out of character to discuss the 26th President of the United States and Roughrider. Memorabilia and historic TR items will be displayed and commented upon. “... [Mr Ellwein] knows that accurate historical portrayal goes far beyon...
A panel of lawmakers is set to vote on the state’s budget this week after three days of public testimony on the best way to spend more than $9 billion over the next two years. “I think that we’ve made great progress,” Dan Villa, the governor’s budget director, told the House Appropriations Committee last week. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen an executive and legislative branch be this close this quickly in the process.” At the moment, the governor’s requested budget and House Bill 2, the Republican-led appropriation subcommittees’ prop...
Is your organization working on sustainability issues, and does it need help reaching out to clients and other community members? Energy Corps may be part of the solution. It is a national program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) that uses AmeriCorps members to provide hands-on energy assistance, energy education, and community recycling and other sustainability planning, to help communities. Host site opportunities are available in Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylv...
The Sidney Wrestling Club attended the 2013 Montana AAU State Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament last weekend. Wrestling action began on Friday, March 8th and concluded on March 10th. The Sidney wrestlers earned 1st place in the medium team. (Photos by Lisa Gorder)...
The Sidney Wrestling Club traveled to Great Falls this weekend for the State AAU Folkstyle Tournament. The team had 43 wrestlers compete and 19 placers. The team won the Medium Team trophy with 109 points followed by Colstrip with 92. The following wrestlers placed: Bantam 55 - Zander Dean 2nd, Bantam 75 - Chace Waters 3rd, Novice 85 - Jett Jones 5th, Novice 140 - Keelen Geiser 3rd, SchoolBoy 90 - Jace Winters 4th SchoolBoy 110 - Waylon Van Buren 3rd & Jace Johnson 5th, Cadet 113 - Trace Jones 2nd,Cadet 120 - Ethan Graves 2nd, Cadet 126 -...
Each Lent, Knights of Columbus Council #3002 serves fish dinners on Fridays at St. Matthew’s multi-purpose room from 5 to 7 PM. An average of 200 people are served as the community gathers for a tasty meal and fellowship....
Each of the following letter winning student/athletes at Sidney High School maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point average during the recently completed winter sports season. Freshmen Cade Strasheim-BBB, LaTasha Wieferich-GBB Sophomores Brady Bell-BBB, Kory Halvorson-BBB, Adam Lake-BBB, Kortney Mayer-GBB, Hailey Steinbeisser-GBB, Logan Thiel-BBB Juniors Paul Brannan-BBB, Dace Fisher-Wrestling, Luke Montgomery-BBB, Colin Moran-BBB, Rylee Peterson-BBB, Lexi Prevost-GBB Seniors Colton Moran-BBB, Ryder Peterson-Wrestling, Krista Steinbeisser-GBB,...
Jamey Weber is seated in the sensory room at ROI’s Peer Group Home. A sensory room is used to explore and develop senses and skills by having many sensory items within close proximity. This room is dedicated in memory of Jamey’s brother, Marcus Weber, and was funded by memorial donations given to Richland Opportunities, Inc. The room is a celebration of Marcus’ life and used by Jamey and roommates. ROI is thankful for Marcus and Jamey’s parents, Mike and Rosemary, and those who donated for the...
Pictured here is the Sidney – Seitz Insurance team that finished 1st place and were the champions of the 7th grade boys division at this past weekend’s Mikoshika (Glendive) Basketball Tournament. Front Row (Left to right): Garrison Hughes, Trent Desjarlais, Kolby Watterson. Back Row (Left to right): Dan Peters (coach), Alec Lovegren, Max Peters, Conner Larson, Jerry Hughes (coach). (Submitted by Dan Peters)...
Just as you check your furnace or smoke detector batteries seasonally, spring is a good season to have an annual water well checkup before the peak water use season begins, according to the National Ground Water Association. NGWA calls attention to the need for annual well water checkups during Groundwater Awareness Week (March 10-16). An annual checkup by a qualified water well contractor is the best way to ensure problem-free service and quality water. Preventative maintenance usually is less costly than emergency maintenance, and good well...
The American Farm Bureau Federation and other members of the Coalition for Animal Health hosted an educational briefing for congressional staff on meat production, public health and the importance of antibiotics. The briefing focused on helping legislators understand how and why farmers and ranchers use antibiotics. Presenters included Dr. Scott Hurd, a veterinarian and epidemiologist at Iowa State University; Dr. Christine Hoang with the American Veterinary Medical Association; and Dr. Rich Carnevale from the Animal Health Institute. The risk...
