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There are a lot of upcoming opportunities for high school senior Seth Ullman, who has been playing trombone for the last seven years. He found out just a few weeks ago that he was selected as a finalist for the New York Honors Performance Series Symphonic Orchestra. The approximately 200 finalists that were selected will venture to New York City, NY Feb. 2nd – 6th to perform at Carnegie Hall. All finalists are designated to one of four groups: Choir, Band, Symphonic Orchestra, or String O...
Since September of this year, Farmers Insurance Agent Tiffany Steffan, has given away $800 in grants to Sidney teachers through the "Thank America's Teachers Initiative." On a national level, Farmers Insurance will give away $1 million to teachers across the country this year. Teachers can go to www.thankamericasteachers.com for more information on how to win anywhere from $2,500 to $100,000, but their generosity doesn't stop there. Each agency is allotted a certain amount of marketing dollars t...
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, organizations, teams, and churches to participate in the Parade of Lights that will be happening on Friday, Nov. 25th, the day after Thanksgiving. Entered floats will parade down Main Street at 6:30pm central time, and trophies will be given for Best Use of Lights and Best Theme, which is ‘The Sights and Sounds of Christmas’. The line-up will be in the elementary school parking lot, and registered floats will be sent an ema...
The 30th Annual MonDak Christmas, will be celebrated Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the MonDak Heritage Center Admission is free and there will be activities for all ages. This fun afternoon will include live musical performances by the Sidney Public Schools 5th Grade Choir and others still being scheduled, a fundraiser bake sale, free yarn ornament creation and photos with Santa! Additionally, the Christmas trees and wreaths from the Parade of Trees will be on display. Everyone is invited. The photographic exhibit “Chasing Time: Montana’s One...
Break out the tinsel, twinkle lights, and tree toppers all in the spirit of giving! That’s right, the 2016 Parade of Trees is on display, with proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County’s Back a Kid Fund, and supporting the mission of the MonDak Heritage Center. Businesses, organizations, and individuals have donated decorated Christmas trees and wreaths to be auctioned off at 6:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 26th as part of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Stroll. This is th...
Shirley was born January 11, 1948 in Sidney Mt. to Clara and Reinhold (Micky) Wagner. She attended grade school in Froid Mt. and high school in Townsend and Helena Mt. On March 19, 1966 she was united in marriage to Roger Lassey. Of this union two children were born, son Ronald and daughter Rochelle. She remarried April 7, 1989 to Robert Grandlund. Shirley was a country girl through and through. She enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. She enjoyed riding horses and raising sheep. One of her...
Public Input Meeting to be held on November 29, 2016, to discuss updating the City’s overall cell tower ordinance to incorporate new technologies. We are looking for input from the community on ways that you use or would like to use cellular services, gather input on the appearance and siting of these newer systems, and find out about technological advances which should be considered. A Public Input Meeting will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Williston ARC, meeting room #3, 822 18th St. E, Williston, ND. T...
Sidney Young Professionals (SYP) will be holding a winter clothing drive Dec. 8th – 16th; donations can be dropped off at the donation box housed at Meadowlark Public House, 117 S Central Ave in Sidney. The kickoff begins during the SYP monthly meeting, Thursday, Dec. 8th at the Meadowlark Public House from 6pm – 8pm. The recently formed group is seeking donations other than coats, such as boots, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, socks, and long underwear in children’s sizes. Donated items...
Kick-off the Christmas season and celebrate during the Christmas Around the World Stroll the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26th, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm with the Parade of Lights to follow. Businesses are invited to participate by decorating their windows and stores with the Christmas Around the World theme, using the country of their choice as inspiration. Be sure to check out the great sales going on at retail businesses, including those participating in Shop Small Saturday. The Parade of L...
The Parade of Trees was held at the MonDak Heritage Center for the first time in 2015; pictured are some of the donated trees and wreaths that were auctioned off last year....
In keeping with tradition, the Richland County Tavern Association is donating baskets of food which include everything for a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Pictured, L to R, are Joel Kleinsasser, Cattle-ac and Rod Iron Grill; Ron Utgaard, Reynolds Market manager; Bob Burnison, Salvation Army; and Kelly Dey, South 40 and Winners Pub....
Support your local businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 26th, and take advantage of great sales and great shopping. Shop Small Saturday is a national movement that was created by American Express in 2010 to promote local business. Two of the businesses that are participating in Shop Small Saturday are The Lucky Buckle and High Caliber Sports. The first 20 customers through The Lucky Buckle's doors will get a Shop Small bag with the business's logo on it that will be good for 15% off throughou...
Giving is the reason for the season, so it seems only appropriate that #GivingTuesday would follow shopping days Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday is a social media movement that began about five years ago as a worldwide initiative for philanthropy. At www.givingtuesday.org, people can search for non-profits in their area, or anywhere, should they choose to give on a nation-wide or worldwide level. Currently, Sidney has four non-profit groups that are...
I've decided that Christmas truly belongs to youngsters. The eager eyes, the intense anticipation, and the sheer enchantment of the season spills out of every child's being, and adults cannot help but get drawn into the magical wonderland we call Christmas. Children love the decorating, the school concerts, and the idea of filling their homes from stem to stern with the reminders of the season. They thrive on the overall atmosphere of this special time of year that fills them with great...
You won't want to miss out on what's happening at Quilts & More on Friday, Nov. 25th and Saturday, Nov. 26th. Stop by the store to get 25% off holiday fabric and be sure to bring the kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, too so they can meet live animals that call Quilts & More home. Owner Nancy Van Hook, Manager Vonnie Van Hook, and staff Deb Bradley and Amber Hambro will be in the store to help with all of your Holiday quilting needs including stocking stuffers, gift certificates, and gift...
Feasting on Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings is something many of us eagerly anticipate. Deep conversation over dinner about the details of one’s personal life or the election results...not so much. If you think you might find yourself in search of non-controversial conversation starters while enjoying your holiday meal, consider the tasty turkey tidbits below. 1. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey on the average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings for 10 is much anticipa...
This series of sessions to help farm and ranch families pass their businesses on to the next generation will start next week Tuesday, November 29, in Watford City, and will continue on December 1 and 6. Each of these meetings, of which attendance is highly encouraged, will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County Office at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. “The program will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your f...
Saturday, November 26 is Shop Small, or Small Business, Saturday across the country. This holiday was recognized by Congress in 2011 and was created in an effort to empower small businesses amid Black Friday and major corporations' holiday marketing campaigns. Some small businesses will be offering sales and promotions to celebrate. Larsen Service Drug, Inc. in Watford City will hand out reusable bags on Saturday to anyone who visits the store, and anything that can fit in the bags will be sold...
Michele Herres had her State Farm Agency ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 16th. Pictured from left to right are Sidney Chamber Ambassadors Enid Huotari, Lola Herbert and Elaine Stedman, Holly Sichelstiel with the Michele Herres State Farm Agency, Michele Herres and Chamber Ambassador Stacey Tuttle....
Join the Rough Rider Center in Watford City for the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning Dec. 1st with free hot dogs and chips from 5pm – 7pm, and a Lighting Ceremony at 6pm. Dec. 2nd stop by the Rough Rider Center and mail letters to Santa at their North Pole Mail Box from 5pm – 7pm, and on the third day of Christmas, have a French toast breakfast with Santa from 9am – 11am. On the fourth day of Christmas, there will be caroling on the concourse from 5pm – 7pm, with special guests singing at 6pm....
The Rough Rider Center is looking for businesses, individuals, and organizations that would like to be a part of their Festival of Trees Gala. Artificial trees can be brought into the Rough Riders Center to be set up and decorated. The donated trees will be on display for the next two weeks, and will be auctioned off at 6:00pm central time the evening of Saturday, Nov. 26th. Additionally, the Rough Riders Center is still accepting all kinds of donated items for the silent auction, which will be...
Perry Bartels won the Veteran's Day shotgun giveaway, sponsored by Quick Change Oil. Bartels is from Sidney, and served in the army from 1972 to 1976, with 2 years in the reserve, and he was stationed in Germany. Quick Change Oil was able to service 43 veteran vehicles this year....
The Sidney Gymnastics Club is bursting at the seams with approximately 200 gymnasts from Sidney, Fairview, Glendive, Lambert, Savage, Crane, Culbertson and Williston who train at the facility on a weekly basis. The Club is working to raise funds for a 1200 sq. ft. expansion which will allow for more space for each class, and better schedules, creating opportunities for more children to participate and more convenient times for parents. You can help the Club by purchasing a raffle ticket. Prizes...
Russell Carico, Sidney, was the lucky winner of $500 in gift certificates from The Roundup's Harvest Festival promotion. Gift cards of $100 each came from Tri County Implement, High Caliber Sports, ElectricLand, Farm & Home Supply and Saddle-up. Carico registered at Western Tire....
The West Side Book Fair was very successful, once again, this year. We have lots of very supportive parents who value the importance of reading and make sure their children have a well-stocked home library. The profit from our Book Fair will be used for "I Love to Read" month books, supplies, incentives and awards during February. Thank you, Sidney, for all your support....
