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  • Richland County 4-H Winter Carnival

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Richland County 4-H Winter Carnival was held on December 28th at the Richland County Extension Office, hosted by the county’s 4-H Jr. Leaders. This event is geared towards the junior 4-H members as a way for them to meet other 4-H members in the county, as well as have some fun and was very successful. The Jr. Leaders planned dinner, a cookie decorating station, a roping station and games for the whole group. The games included interactive games involving a parachute, which was a huge h...

  • MonDak Ag Days This Week

    Jan 9, 2013

    The annual MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show are this week, January 10-12 at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Ag Days will be offering many trade show displays to browse as well as a number of presentations. Thursday, beginning at 8:30 am, there will be presentations ranging from gardening and water rights, to farm and ranch insurance. Following that, starting at 5 pm will be the banquet with entertainment by Ken Overcast. Friday there will be a breakfast starting at 7 am, followed by presentations on roaming buffalo, grazing cornstalks, and...

  • DRWA Enrollment Period Ending, Sign-Up NOW!

    Mandi Nay|Jan 9, 2013

    DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...

  • MSU Extension Open House

    Jan 9, 2013

    There will be an open house at the Richland County MSU Extension Office Tuesday, January 22nd from 3pm 6pm. All are invited to join in welcoming the new Family and Consumer Science Agent, Ludmila Keller and Josie Evenson, the new 4-H Agent. Everyone is welcome to come and find out about MSU Extension programs and ask any questions that you may have. Refreshments will be served. The Extension Office is located at 1499 North Central Ave in Sidney....

  • Sidney Chamber Banquet Tickets Available

    Wade VanEvery|Jan 9, 2013

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announces that the annual banquet will be held at The Fringe at the Sidney Country Club on January 21, 2013. The no-host social is at 6:00 p.m. with the dinner to start at 6:30. Highlighting this year’s event will be the keynote address by Holly Hoffman from Eureka, South Dakota. Besides being a ranch wife and swim coach, Holly was a contestant on Season 21 Survivor Nicaragua. She was the last woman standing, and last member of the Espada T...

  • Movies At The MonDak

    Benjamin L Clark|Jan 9, 2013

    Thanks to the sponsorship of ConocoPhilips, the MonDak Heritage Center is proud to announce a new film series: Movies at the MonDak. We’ve improved our facilities again to provide a fantastic viewing experience, including the addition of a 14-foot wide screen. The first film, Where the Yellowstone Goes, follows a 30 day drift boat journey down the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States. Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty, dwindling towns in Montana a...

  • Farmland Leasing Workshops Set for 14 ND Locations

    Calli Thorne|Jan 9, 2013

    Landowners, renters and other agribusiness professionals with an interest in farmland ownership, management and leasing should consider attending a farmland leasing workshop sponsored by The North Dakota State University Extension Service. Workshops scheduled for January through March are: Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m., Lake Region Roundup, Devils Lake Jan. 10, 9 a.m., North Central Research Extension Center, Minot Jan. 15, 1 p.m., Carrington Research Extension Center Jan. 16, 1 p.m., Burke County Courthouse, Bowbells Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m., Dakota Farms meeti...

  • Trashy Tuesday Event Scheduled for January 15

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Recycling Advisory Committee would like to announce the next Trashy Tuesday. The Trashy Tuesday event is being held at Richland Opportunities Inc. (ROI) workshop on January 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ROI’s address is 1100 Silurian Lane in Sidney. The events are sponsored by volunteers who give their time to ensure that recycling can occur in lieu of throwing the listed material away. Items being accepted on the 17th are: 1) Corrugated cardboard- This type of cardboard has ridges and spaces in the box. Types of boxes not accepted i...

  • “The Magic of Jay Owenhouse” Sponsored by The Richland Co. Law Enforcement Assoc. Jan. 19

    Jan 9, 2013

    Jay’s New Show Was Voted “Best Touring Family Show in Asia!” The phenomenal touring Owenhouse show breaks new ground across the nation with a brand new, elaborate stage show called “Magic on The Edge”, a mind boggling, spell-binding experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Jay’s new show is a theatrical event where audiences not only witness the magic they experience it! You’ll see audience members: Float in mid Air! Get Sawed in Half! Disappear! And Predict the Future! The show also features Jay’s New Bengal Tigers, Shekina...

  • Elizebeth “Betty” Irigion, 85, Elmdale, MT

    Jan 9, 2013

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Betty Irigoin, 85, of Elmdale, MT was 10 a.m., Monday, January 7,2013, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Sunday evening, January 6, 2013, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Betty died on Thursday morning, January 3, 2013, at her home in Elm...

  • Patricia “Patti” Rodrigues, 62, Sidney, MT

    Jan 9, 2013

    Memorial graveside services for Patricia Rodrigues, 62, of Sidney, MT were at 2 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 3, 2013 at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, MT, followed by a gathering at the Lone Rock Bible Church. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Patricia “Patti” Rodrigues, 62, of Sidney, MT died peacefully at her home on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012., 2012....

  • James “Jim” Strasheim, 51, Sidney, MT

    Jan 9, 2013

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Jim Strasheim, 51, of Sidney, MT will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 at Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney. Burial will follow at the Sidney Cemetary, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jim died Saturday evening, Jan. 5, 2013 at the Sidney Health Center....

  • Richard Karst, 74, Fairview, MT

    Jan 9, 2013

    Funeral services for Richard Karst, 74, Fairview, MT are at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Richard passed away January 6, 2013 at the Billings Clinic, Billings, MT....

  • Lambert Hi-Liters Meeting Held Dec. 9

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Lambert Hi-Liters had their second meeting of the 4-H year on December 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Fox Lake Senior Center in Lambert. In old business we discussed: Junior Leaders and M.Q.A. In new business we introduced Josie Evenson to everyone in our club. It was our Christmas party. We watched some of the PBS 4-H documentary, exchanged gifts, and played games. Our next meeting is January 13, 2013 at 2 pm at Fox Lake Senior Center....

  • Watford City Chamber Banquet Jan. 23

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Economic Development Corporations will be holding their annual meeting January 23rd. The meeting will take place in the Outlaws downstairs banquet room, starting at 6:30. The cost is $50 per person. Please RSVP by January 21st, by providing a name and number attending via phone at 701-580-1493 or by emailing [email protected]....

  • Sidney Basketball Action

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Sidney Eagles headed to Plentywood on Friday and defeated Plentywood 54-50. The Dawson County Red Devils were in Sidney on Saturday and defeated the Eagles 47-38. Sidney Lady Eagles headed to Glendive last Thursday. The Eagles were defeated by Glendive 57- 45. They headed to Plentywood on Friday and were defeated by Plentywood 59-52. (Photos by Kathy Johnson)...

  • Sidney Wrestlers 4th at Bismarck Tourney

    Jan 9, 2013

    Results Ethan Graves 3rd at 113# Gresh Jones 1st at 120# Jordan Stevens 3rd at 138# Cody Christian 6th at 160# Ryder Peterson 5th at 170# Dace Fisher 5th at 182# (Photos by Erin Graves)...

  • Order Take and Bake Pizzas in Time for Super Bowl!

    Stacie Olson|Jan 9, 2013

    Winter has arrived in eastern Montana! Do you want to bring back memories of the hot summer days at the fair? You are in luck if you said yes! The St. Matthew’s Youth Group will be taking orders for pizzas beginning January 6th! If you had the chance to eat at the pizza booth during the fair then you’ll know why your mouth is watering!! You may order 12-inch size Cheese, Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon Pizzas. Cost is $8 per pizza and payment is requested when the order is placed. Please make checks payable to St. Matthew’s Ministry Fund. Pizza ord...

  • Sadie Warren Memorial Gymnastic Meet Results

    Jan 9, 2013

    Minot, ND • Jan. 5 Taylor Stewart; Vault 8.9, bars 8.4, beam 8.85, floor 8.05, all around 34.2. Cheyenne Chrtistian; Vault 8.0, bars 8.1, beam 8.65, floor 6.65, all around 31.4. Lorraine Coronato; Vault 8.2, bars 8.35, beams 8.8, floor 5.65, all around 31. Shea Roberts; Vault 8.5, bars 7.0, beam 8.25, floor 8.5, all around 32.25 Bailee Vitt; Vault 8.6, bars 8.85, beam 9.4, floor 8.5, all around 35.35 Hailey Hasvold; Vault 8.3, beams 7.9, floor 5.65, all around 21.85. Hallie Andrews; Vault 8...

  • Commodity Groups Part of 2013 Wheat Show

    Warren Froelich|Jan 9, 2013

    Some of 16 experts scheduled to speak during this year’s National Hard Spring Wheat Show will include representatives of four commodity groups who work hard to make sure there is profitability in providing the crops they represent. All are scheduled to report to area producers on Tuesday afternoon, February 5. Doug Opland and Deanna Weise, President and Executive Director respectively, of the U.S. Durum Growers Association will share efforts of that organization to maintain the dominance of that...

  • USPS Listening Sessions In Williston, Tioga

    Jan 9, 2013

    The United States Postal Service will be hosting Listening Sessions in your area next week. The Dakotas District Manager, Roy Reynolds, will be leading these sessions to share information about plans to improve delivery and retail services in this rapidly-growing region and to listen to concerns and suggestions from our customers. The sessions will be held at: Williston ND – Wednesday January 9th at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Chamber Room Tioga ND – Thursday January 19th at 2:00 pm in the City Hall Commission Room Contact Karen Fredrickson Man...

  • Speech & Drama Travels to Lewistown

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Sidney Eagles Speech and Drama traveled to Fergus County High School in Lewistown to compete against 15 high schools from across the state. The fabulous coach Gail Staffanson led the Speech team to a 2nd place finish in Class A Sweeps and The Drama Team took 4th in Class A Sweeps led by coach Christy Pierce. This is how the talented kids placed: Kalen Hance took 1st in Extemp, Lane Lyseng took 3rd in Extemp, Danny Johnson took 6th in Extemp, Michaela Lofthus took 5th in SOI, Kyle Smith took...

  • Course Available on Montana’s Oil Boom

    Jan 9, 2013

    MSU’s Department of Earth Sciences presents a 10-week course; topics include the geology of eastern Montana, the nature of oil and gas deposits, the technology of exploration and development of oil fields, and the socio-economic impacts of the oil boom in eastern Montana. MSU Earth Sciences students will participate on campus; non-credit students from throughout Montana and beyond are encouraged to participate via live web conferencing software. This course has no prerequisites and community members are encouraged to join us. Classes start J...

  • Score!!!

    Jan 9, 2013

    The Oilers defeated Fargo 6-0. Watford City Goalie, Quayde Shores recorded his second shut out of the season. Next home game for the Oilers will be Jan. 12 at 7:00pm against the Langdon Blades....