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All area children from pre-school-9th grade are invited to a week of fun and learning as Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches, Fairview, host Vacation Bible School June 5-8 with the theme of Safe in the Fire, A Story of Faith: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The fun-filled week kicks off Sunday, June 4 with a parade at 4 p.m. with golf carts, side by sides, gators, antique cars full of kids, and adults, riding through the streets of Fairview. A picnic and games...
Readers are in for a treat on Saturday, June 3 as Page Turners, the book store in Fairview, hosts Alexander author Sandy Rieker for a reading and signing of her book "The Most Unlikely Pair." The reading will be at 1 p.m. followed by the book signing until 3 p.m. Rieker says she got her inspiration from watching her own farm animals and wrote the story about a chicken and a goat that become friends with one another after being adopted. Her intention is to teach kids that it's okay to be differen...
Judd Burman fulfilled his childhood dream of owning a bar when he purchased the Waterhole #3 and Oasis Casino in Fairview on April 20, 2023. "I've always wanted to own a bar, ever since I was a little kid," Burman said. "I didn't want to be a lawyer or a doctor, I just wanted to own a bar." The Fairview native is very proud of the bar he purchased and encourages everyone to stop in. "It's a beautiful bar. Anyone who hasn't been in for awhile really needs to come and see it." Burman is still a...
All kids, kindergarten-high school are welcome to enjoy a safe space paired with a nutritious meal this summer, hosted by Zion Lutheran and Community Presbyterian Churches in cooperation with Fairview Schools. Lunches will be provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, alternating between the two churches. A red flag saying EAT will signal the location. Pastor Tim O'Shields, Zion Lutheran Church, explained the program, saying that there are no walls involved. No income requireme...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at Sunshine Latte, Fairview, Tuesday, May 9. Stop by for a cup of the best coffee in town Monday-Saturday from 6 a. m.-6 p. m. The kiosk serves all your favorite coffees, plus smoothies, frappes, lemonade, Italian sodas, Zingers and hot cocoa, with lots of flavors to choose from. Order ahead if you wish by calling 850-693-5994. Owner Bridgette Washington has been very pleased with the warm welcome she and her staff have received since...
Although every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, May 8-12 is officially National Teacher Appreciation Week. The administration at Fairview School is working hard to showcase their outstanding teaching staff with a Survivor Game, with a digital wheel set up outside the administration office. Any adult in the building will be allowed to make one spin each day to earn points and win prizes. Each day, some prizes are represented as the BIG PRIZE. Those winnings can be collected by contacting...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....
Dr. Stanley Lindblom, Sidney, celebrated his 99th birthday with friends last Tuesday, April 18. This charming, soft-spoken gentleman still lives in his own house, takes care of his own yard and meets the guys for coffee and conversation every morning. When asked about how it feels to be turning 99, Lindblom chuckled a bit and said that time marches on and we have to march along with it. "You have to keep doing something," he said. "You have to keep your body and mind functioning. You can't just...
Join Chuck and the staff Saturday, April 29 for a laid-back celebration of 30 years as an independent book store. Munch on some popcorn and sip some root beer as you check out the vast array of books for all ages and interests. Catch some local music too at Books on Broadway which is celebrating 30 years since Robin Wilder opened the popular attraction at 12 1/2 E. Broadway, Williston, ND. Books on Broadway is always happy to help you locate a hard-to-find book and special orders are always welcome. Check out their unique toys and amazing gift...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 17. Anyone wishing to be put on the list for publicity can email the chamber at [email protected] by June 10. Paper copies will be available to garage sale goers, and the event will be publicized on social media....
Pictures provide a powerful voice, creating a visual expression of something that may be hard to put into words. To enhance the voices of Richland County, particularly kids, Partnership For Promise is sponsoring Photo Voice encouraging kids, or adults, to take a picture of something in the community that they are proud of, or something of concern. Partnership For Promise explains the five basic concepts behind the Photo Voice project as follows. Images teach; pictures can influence policy; community members ought to participate in creating and...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
Books On Broadway will host a book signing by local author Steve Guglich from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 for his new book, 'Piercing the Veil'. Fantasy fiction fans will love following the story of Jeremy Goodson and Masaru Hagan, two complete strangers from opposite sides of the world who are confronted by something that neither one of them can explain. Their unforgettable journey will forge them into living legends, as they fight principalities of this world that will do whatever they can t...
Your favorite store for delightful home décor, unique furniture and comfy bedding has moved just down the street to the former Kum & Go building at 1404 2nd Ave. W., Williston. After six years in business, Home Comforts owners Bev and Dale Salmen are delighted with the new location, which offers more floor space to showcase their wares. Make a statement with the expanded line of furniture by Salt Flats, and make yourself and your guests more comfortable with luxurious bedding by Malouf, which...
The historical crime thriller ‘End Of The Rope’ which chronicles the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931 will be showing at the CentreTheatre, Sidney on March 24, 25, 26, 31 and April 1 and 2. Filmed in North Dakota including at familiar landmarks like the Fairview Bridge and Cartwright tunnel, the film also used local talent to portray the real-life events that took place in McKenzie County....
Books on Broadway, in Williston will hold a book signing from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, March 25 with Karin Rathert, author of "Invitation To a Hanging". This gem is for western fans as well as for readers who love generational family drama. Rathert breathes life back into the ghost town by vividly capturing the rise and fall of the real town of Mondak, MT. She transports readers back to the early 1900s where Adam is searching for meaning in his own life in the dying town trying desperately not to be...
Pictures provide a powerful voice, creating a visual expression of something that may be hard to put into words. To enhance the voices of Richland County, particularly kids, Partnership For Promise is sponsoring Photo Voice encouraging kids, or adults, to take a picture of something in the community that they are proud of, or something of concern. Partnership For Promise explains the five basic concepts behind the Photo Voice project as follows. Images teach; pictures can influence policy; community members ought to participate in creating and...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
The historical crime thriller ‘End Of The Rope’ which chronicles the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931 will be showing at the Center Theatre, Sidney on March 24, 25, 26, 31 and April 1 and 2. Filmed in North Dakota including at familiar landmarks like the Fairview Bridge and Cartwright tunnel, the film also used local talent to portray the real-life events that took place in McKenzie County....
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
Books On Broadway in Williston welcomed children of all ages Saturday, Feb. 25 to celebrate Literary Dogs, particularly Clifford the Big Red Dog, but also Old Yeller, Seaman, and Dog Man. Kids enjoyed snacks, a scavenger hunt and coloring. The event kicked off a month's long celebration honoring the store's founder, Robin Wilder, who loved animals, especially dogs. Her birthday was Feb. 3. Robin passed away in January 2000, but her husband Chuck and his staff have kept the unique independent...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are compiling a booklet of historical and personal stories and photos to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the historic Fairview Bridge. Comprised of 110 stories, the booklet will provide a look into the significance of the bridge to the residents of this area and beyond. Photos are also encouraged. Did you, or someone you know, ride the famous Galloping Goose? Are you one of many who walked the tracks while the trains were still operating? Do you know of someone who worked...
6 was a relatively good year for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project with regular maintenance taking place including replacing collapsing culverts under roads and water delivery canals, and repairing a concrete spillway. The LYIP applied for, and received, grants to begin replacing some failing concrete storm water underpasses under the main canal, and replacing a couple of worn-out pumps in the Savage irrigation district. However, storm clouds remain on the horizon. After years spent...
Area farmers and ranchers are invited to gain some valuable knowledge from NDSU Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen at 10 a.m., Friday, March 3 during MonDak Ag Days. In his 30 plus years at NDSU, Haugen has seen the highs and lows of the ag industry and is pleased to share what he sees happening during the current crop year. He said, "Changes are happening all the time in terms on input costs, market prices and farm programs" With the cost of almost everything except fertilizer going up,...
