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Bryan and Michelle Smith, along with their children Raigan and Trael, found out some devastating news the first week in January 2017. It started when 13-year-old Raigan discovered a large amount of frost coming out of her closet on the second floor of their home. After further investigation they also found frost in 5-year-old Trael's closet as well. The Smiths then discovered that their attic was completely full of frost and water. Upon removing sheet rock and insulation the damage was starting...
Dummy Team Roping returns to the VFW in Sidney on Saturday, January 28, with proceeds to benefit the Neal Hermanson 2017 Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Ranch Horse Competition. All proceeds from those events go to the Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation. Entries will be accepted from 3-4pm with roping starting at 4:30pm. Kids rope first. Pick 1 – Draw 1, $20. The top 15 teams will go to the short go for the calcutta. For more information call 406-489-1601...
The Watford City Chamber is holding a Meet the Candidates forum in conjunction with their network luncheon on Wednesday, February 1 at Teddy’s Residential Suites Lounge located at 113 9th Ave. SE at 11:30 am. A special election will be held on Tuesday, February 21. Gregg Schuetze and Justin Voll will be on the ballot for mayor of Watford City. Former Watford City mayor Brent Sanford was elected Lieutenant Governor in the Nov. 2016 election. Lunch is $11 per person or free for Watford City Chamber Silver and above members....
The Sidney Richland Airport will be hosting a meeting for those interested in starting a Civil Air Patrol Program. This program needs volunteers and pilots to operate effectively and will assist youth in discovering new opportunities in the aviation industry. The meeting will be held January 28th at 1 pm at the airport to introduce the program to the community. This would be a great program for Sidney’s youth and others interested in the aviation industry. For more information, check out their website www.gocivilairpatrol.co...
Parents of children of all ages are encouraged to attend the Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting class offered on Saturday, January 28 from 9 am to 4 pm CT at the Yellowstone Meeting Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse located at 201 5th Street NW in Watford City. This class will offer new parenting techniques and strategies to create positive behaviors to bring to life a new way of shifting intense children and all children to a life of success. Here are the top five reasons you will want t...
Montana State University Extension economists George Haynes, Kate Fuller and Eric Belasco will offer free farm management workshops in four Montana communities in February and March. The two-and-a-half day workshops will cover: risk management, focusing on crop and livestock insurance; grain and cattle marketing, focusing on hedging, forward contracting and other marketing alternatives; finance and accounting, focusing on record keeping and financial analysis; and agricultural policy, focusing on farm programs and changes in farm policy. Video...
Funeral service for Freddie Buxbaum, 68, of Sidney, MT was held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 20 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Visitation was held on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Freddie died on Sunday, January 15 at Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT....
Graveside services for Margaret Denowh, 94, of Cartwright, ND were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 21 at the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Visitation was on Friday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church in Fairview. There was a gathering at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT before leaving for the cemetery. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the...
Funeral services for Tana Pfau Johnson, 59, of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21 at Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Visitation was on Friday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Tana died on Tuesday evening, January 10 at...
From January 30 – 31, steering committee members and volunteers in the Communities in Action program will attend a two-day workshop to strategize how the group can best serve Richland County in the future. The workshop is a part of a year-long effort by Communities in Action participants to reflect on the program’s impact and decide how it can be more efficient and effective. Communities in Action has been meeting for over ten years with the goal of fostering more collaboration among Richland County’s nonprofit organizations, government agenc...
“After 30 years of preparing your taxes I have decided it’s time to retire. In October I officially sold my share of the office to my son Joe (who has been working with me since 2009), and his wife Becky. I know you will receive the same excellent care from him and the staff that you have been receiving in the past. I will miss the smiling faces and communication I have had with some of you for all of these 30 years. I hope you will continue to do your tax business with the H&R Block Office in Sidney and Plentywood. I would like to thank eac...
The Northeastern Arts Network presents Too Marvelous for Words: A Celebration of the Nat "King" Cole Trio on Thursday, February 9th as part of their Big Sky Concert Series. This Trio is a fun and swingin' journey into the life and music of Nat "King" Cole. Drawing on his experience as both an actor and a singer/pianist, Peter Smith (creator) effortlessly weaves in stories from this period in Nat King Cole's life as they relate to the song selections, creating an evening that is fun, informative...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the “The Bill of Rights and You” exhibit on display through Friday, March 31, 2017 at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT 59270 The MonDak Heritage Center hosts a new pop-up exhibition from the National Archives, The Bill of Rights and You, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the ratification of this landmark document. The Bill of Rights and You spotlights one of the most remarkable periods in American history, explores the origins of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, i...
Rau School would like to announce Emilee Iversen, daughter of T.J. and Felicia Iversen, as their student of the quarter for the second quarter. Emilee is respectful and is always easy to get along with. She is willing to help her peers and teachers whenever possible. She is very motivated and works hard to do everything to the best of her abilities. Emilee is a great friend to everyone and is eager to please. She is always willing to share her smile and humor with anyone she meets. Emilee is...
Divisionals took place in Havre this past Saturday with 11 schools from central and eastern A division competing for the top 12 places to advance onto State. The top 8 received medals. Everyone from the Drama Team will be competing at State. The Drama Team finished 5th overall Dramatic Solo: Laura Elmore 2nd, Kyle Topp 5th, Jaz Hodge 8th Classic Duo: Peachlyn Simons & Atlas Hill 3rd, Shea Roberts & Christine Turek 8th Humorous Duo: Tyler Berka & Katrina Meldahl 11th Dramatic Duo: Josh Delaney &...
Sidney traveled to Belgrade to attend the Class A Duals for the first time. All Class A teams were present and the Eagles placed 2nd. The championship dual was against Havre, Sidney lost 18-48. (Photos by Kari Jones)...
The Chamber hosted its Annual Meeting of the Membership on Tuesday January 17, 2017. The Chamber acknowledged Past Chairs and notably, the 2016 past Chair Travis Kelly of Target Logistics was recognized with gratitude for 6 years served on the board. The membership voted in new director terms and officers were selected. They are: Chair - Matt Grimshaw (CHI St. Alexis Health Williston) Chair Elect –Mitzi Bestall (ReMax/Bakken Realty) Treasurer – Brad Curtis (First National Bank & Trust) Secretary – Bill Glen (Glen Development) Past Chair – Ric...
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“A” Honor Roll Fifth Grade: Ryan Eggert, Kiera Strohm, Adrianna Kent-Griffiths. Sixth Grade: Joshua Sponheim, Mataya Veverka, Matthew Ellerton, Ezra Leach. Seventh Grade: Shawna Eggert, Ella Robbins, Jacob Smith. Eighth Grade: Isabelle Fatzinger, Samuel Smith, Laurel Sponheim, Caleb Senner, Nicholas Ellerton, Wyatt Robbins. Freshman: Peyton Sodt, Chance Senner, Daejha Gibson, Kodi Bireley. Sophomores: Brylee Brost, Kyler Brown, Haley Olson, Abbie Smith, Anna Buller, Chase Brown. Juniors: Ellie Smith, Halle Fatzinger, Anna Johnson, Isaac Spo...
Bryana Christensen, a first-year occupational therapy major from Sidney, has been named to the McKendree University Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher. McKendree University is a College of Distinction, among “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” and recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media. Founded in 1828, the historic Lebanon, Ill., campus is 25 miles from downtown St. Louis, with campuses in Kentucky and programs at Scott Air Force Base, Ill....
Western Dakota Tech congratulates the 226 students named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. MONTANA Sidney: Aaron Hill, Computer Science. For information about Western Dakota Tech, call (800) 544-8765 or (605) 718-2565 or send an email to [email protected]. Visit WDT on the web at www.wdt.edu....
Freshman: James Allen, Kade Anderson, Kristopher Ashcraft, Jenna Baxter, Samantha Berglund, Bryanna Brakefield, Madison Brost, Hailey Christensen, Cheyenne Christian, Lorraine Coronato, Rachel Cross, Autumn Davidson, Trinity Diaz, Taylen Eggum, Erin Erickson, Michael Evans, Gabriel Hayes, Rae Hintz, Everett Jensen, Carter Johnson, Ashlynn Kessel, Cassidy Larson, Dani Larson, Chloe Martinez Mills, Cooper McGlothlin, Maysen Mindt, Shelby Morlock, Zoe Morrill, Shyanne Nice, Maddie Peters, Grace Phelps, Elizabeth Reynolds, Shea Roberts, Ximena Rosa...
Damaging floods caused by ice jams are a fact of life along many Montana rivers and streams. With warmer conditions expected this week, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) would like to remind residents that the heavy ice covers on waterways could break apart in some areas, producing prime conditions for ice jams and associated flooding. “Montana experiences the highest number of reported ice jams in the continental US, with most occurring in February and March” said DNRC Director John Tubbs. “Flooding can happe...
Lawmakers in Helena are considering a bill that would infuse money back into the state's main revenue fund by increasing taxes on new oil and gas wells. House Bill 215 would remove what is called a "holiday tax," which is a tax incentive for oil and gas companies during the first year of production on a well. The current tax for new wells is half a percent of gas production. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Mary Ann Dunwell, would increase that to 4.5 percent. "I consider this low-hanging...
