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Participants in the Virtual Run to honor and remember Sherry Arnold released hundreds of balloons Saturday morning at Sidney High School’s Swanson Field. Runners from all over the world participated in the run, including over 500 in Sidney....
The Richland County Extension office will be offering the Master Gardener classes to anyone interested in learning more about the basics of gardening. The classes will begin March 1 and will be held every Thursday through April 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Extension office. Cost for the class is $100 and covers the price of the Master Gardener manual, handouts and refreshments. However, upon completion of the requirements to become certified Master Gardener volunteers, participants will be refunded half of the registration fee. The class is open to...
The Montana Ambassadors, a group of businessmen, educators and professionals that seek to further the best interests of the State of Montana, has selected Leslie Messer, Richland Economic Development (RED) executive director, as this year’s recipient of the Ambassador of the Year Award. The Ambassadors chose Messer based on her dedicated work with businesses and individuals involved with the Bakken development and in the growth of eastern Montana to thrive and expand. Her selection for this p...
Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on Feb. 8, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools, local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematic. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math skills...
Influenza season has arrived in Montana and most regions of the state are reporting confirmed cases, according to the latest information from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Recently reported cases of confirmed illness in several counties across the state has heightened concern among public health officials as Montana begins to enter the most active part of the influenza season. Influenza season typically peaks after the holidays, in January and February. Health officials are letting people know there is...
The Sidney-Richland County Library recently added seven exciting new backpacks of learning games and toys to their collection, designed especially for parents with young children. If you have a young child in your life, whether you are a babysitter, parent, grandparent, or even daycare provider, you will want to check out the school readiness backpacks at Your Library. The backpacks include puzzles, games, books and toys that can help your kids learn important concepts like the alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, healthy habits, nutrition and...
A former pet shop manager, zoo keeper and now ARS scientist will share his insights into successful management of crop pests using ecological principles on Friday, Feb. 17, as part of the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory’s (NPARL) 2012 BrownBagger series. Dr. Jon Lundgren, ARS’ North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory entomologist, Brookings, SD, will discuss “Using ecological principles to manage pests: A case study involving the corn rootworm.” The one-hour session begins at noon and is open to the public....
A Rummage Sale will be held on Friday, March 2, from 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, Sidney. Proceeds from this event will be used to defray expenses that the Nathan Langwald family has had as a result of his head injury in August. If you have questions (or items to donate) call Judy Reid at 488-7754 or Shelley Kessler at 488-3125. In lieu of participating in this event, you might also want to make a donation to the “Nathan Langwald Benefit Fund” at Richland Federal Credit Union...
Funeral service for William “Bill” Lathrop, 83, Sidney, MT, is at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at the Sidney Church of the Nazarene, Sidney, with Pastor Elwin Paulson officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bill died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 at the Sidney Health Center....
Funeral service for Dennis Eggum, 65, of Sidney, MT is 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dennis died at his home on Monday, Febrary 13, 2012 in Sidney, MT....
Funeral service for Kirt Douglas Dahl, 47 of Fairview, MT is 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Carol Karres officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kirt died on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012 at him home in Fairview, MT....
Small gestures of empathy and kindness can go a long way toward improving the quality of life for those finding themselves in hard times. It can even create award winning programs that work to better the quality of life for community members finding themselves in the middle of a whirlwind of expansion and turmoil during the Bakken oil boom. The Fellowship Baptist Church, Sidney, recently received the “Ready Montana Award” from the Governor’s Office of Community Service, the Montana Commi...
Knowing about safe food handling is key to a successful food service business. ServSafe Food certification class, developed by the National Restaurant Association, is a one-day training that will certify your employees are trained in all aspects of handling food safely. Trainings will take place in Sidney and Miles City. Sidney’s training will be held Feb. 21 at the Sidney Country Club. Contact Julie from the Montana Restaurant Association at 1-800-388-0236 for more information. Miles City’s training will be held March 14. You must pre...
Sidney senior heavyweight Allen Neuleib and freshman 112# Gresh Jones came away with Class A wrestling championships from the state tournament held last weekend in Billings. Also placing were 130# Jordan Stevens, 2nd; 98# Ethan Graves, 3rd; and 171# Dace Fisher, 6th. As a team, Sidney finished in fifth place with 142.5 points....
Montana State University Extension and Montana Small Business Administration (SBA) will sponsor the webinar “Small Business Financing: Financing Your Business in a Booming Economy” on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from noon-1 p.m. Information on financing a start-up or expansion of a business during an oil boom will be included. The webinar will feature Gregg Gluekert, a commercial lender at a community bank in Billings, and the owner of several businesses in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. In addition, George Haynes, MSU Extension eco...
The Adult Hunters Ed Concealed Weapons class dates have been changed. Due to the overwhelming response to the classes, the classes previously scheduled for Feb. 21-24, have been moved to Feb. 27-29. All classes have been combined and will be held at the Richland County Fair Event Center from 6-9 p.m. Any participants unable to attend these classes at that time may contact Greg Mohr at 406-433-2815 (day) or 406-488-1166 (evening before 8 p.m.). A follow-up class will be held in March for those people unable to attend. Thank you for your...
Interfaith Outreach Ministry welcomes new residents to the Sidney area. The churches involved provide a free meal, great fellowship and Support. The meals take place Monday through Friday from 6-8 p.m. The daily schedule for the locations for the dinners is available on the online events calendar at www.roundupweb.com....
Nominations are now being accepted for the nation’s most outstanding senior volunteer. Sponsored by the Home Instead Senior Care® network, the Salute to Senior Service® program will honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. Nominations will be accepted through March 15, 2012. Fifty state winners and one national winner will be introduced during Older Americans Month in May when $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s charity of choice. The program, which launched in January, will inclu...
The 50th International Sugarbeet Institute is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 14 and 15, at the Alerus Center, Grand Forks. This is North America’s largest sugarbeet trade show, with approximately 125 commercial exhibitors in attendance to visit with producers about their sugarbeet-related products and services. More than 3,200 visitors attended the 2011 show, held in Fargo. Speakers this year include Owen Wagner on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 14, and Leon Osborne on Thursday morning, March 15. Wagner, senior e...
Sidney Eagle Boys Basketball held their Senior Night on Jan. 31....
STEER, Inc. is sponsoring a Missions Fellowship Dinner Monday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Glendive Alliance Church, 105 Highland Park Road, Glendive. STEER, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has channeled over $18 million to missions since 1957. They employ a multiplied giving concept, whereby farmers and ranchers, working with outside investors can raise crops and livestock and have the profits sent to any mission organization that is eligible to receive support from STEER. Over $1,084,000 went to help existing mission organizations last year....
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will have 682 any-deer bow licenses available to nonresidents in 2012. However, pending the final proclamation, antlerless mule deer may not be legal to harvest within a large area of western North Dakota. The deadline for applying is April 1. A lottery will be held if more applications are received than licenses available. If licenses remain after April 1, they will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can apply together as a party. A separate check is required for each...
The Sidney Wrestling Club opened its AAU wrestling season on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Havre AAU Pre-Pony Rumble tournament. Sidney took 18 wrestlers ages tot-cadet to this tournament. All of the Sidney wrestlers attending earned a 1st or 2nd place medal....
Watford City Goalie Kalden Heggen, #12, makes a big save against Crosby. The Oilers defeated the No. 1 rated Comets 4-2 in Saturday’s game on their home ice. The Oilers next home game will be Friday, Feb. 24 against Sidney at 8:30 p.m. CT....
Watford City’s Tyler Bates puts up two points on a breakaway lay-up in the District 15 Basketball Tournament against Parshall. Watford City defeated Parshall 87-64 to earn a seed in the Region 8 tournament. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
