Articles from the May 9, 2012 edition


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  • Sidney Shuttle Transportation Service Begins

    May 9, 2012

    Jim and Michelle Kelly have started a much needed business in Sidney, Sidney Shuttle, LLC, providing low cost transportation 24 hours a day, seven days a week to and from local bars, restaurants and motels. Jim had a similar service in Michigan and recognized the need in Sidney. “Our main issue is safety,” he said. “We want to keep impaired drivers off the streets and roads by offering them a safe, inexpensive alternative.” The company charges flat rates. It’s only $10 for the trip home from one...

  • Volunteers Sought For E-cycling Effort

    May 9, 2012

    Are you looking for an opportunity to lend a helping hand? Do you like to get a little exercise when helping out? Are you concerned about your community and your environment? If you answered yes to any of the above, then we may have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! The Richland County “E-rase your E-waste” Committee is looking for volunteers to help with its annual electronic-waste collection events. Held four times throughout the summer and once over a September weekend, the “E-rase your E-waste” collection events allow local r...

  • Community Rummage Sale At Savage Hall

    May 9, 2012

    All items have been donated by community members. All proceeds will go to fund projects at the Sunrise Manor (Assisted Living) in Savage, MT. They are hoping to get enough money raised to finish a generator project and sidewalks and other ongoing projects at the Manor. The sale is Saturday, May 12, from 8-3. If you have items you would like to donate, please call Millie Shields 776-2288 or Joyce Carter 776-2231....

  • Williston Main Street Mile Saturday, May 12

    May 9, 2012

    The 7th Annual Williston Main Street Mile will be held on Band Day, Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Kid’s Mile (for ages 12 and under), the Walker’s Mile, and the Citizen’s Race will begin at 10 a.m. All races will begin in front of Bethel Lutheran Home and end in front of American State Bank on Main Street. Williston’s Band Day Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. following the races. Awards and refreshments will be handed out promptly following the race at the finish line. For race inquiries contact Williston CVB, 701-774-9041 or www.wil...

  • Concert At The Confluence Features Folksinger, Historical Balladeer, Judy Cook, May 19

    May 9, 2012

    The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston will feature Judy Cook, a folksinger and historical balladeer, on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Central Time. The Concert at the Confluence will feature this outstanding musician from Laurel, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public. Cook’s program is entitled “One Man’s Civil War: A Musical Look at the Civil War Through the Eyes of Gilbert Claflin.” Cook has been performing her repertoire of songs and ballads of traditional Americana and the British Isles since t...

  • ‘E-rase Your E-waste’ Announces 2012 Summer Collection Dates

    May 9, 2012
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    Here’s your chance to clean out your offices, closets, basements and attics, wherever you’ve stowed those mismatched cables, outdated computers and TVs and castoff gaming equipment. The Richland County “E-rase your E-waste” committee is once again hosting several “mini” e-waste collection events this summer, leading up to its 8th annual weekend event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 this year. This year’s summer-month collections – held every third Thursday from May through August from 3-7 pm – will begin Thursday, May 17. All collections a...

  • SHS Spring Exhibit May 10-11

    May 9, 2012

    The 61st Annual Sidney High School Spring Exhibit will be held Thursday, May 10 from 12-9 p.m. and continues Friday, May 11 from 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m. in the High School Commons Area. This year’s exhibit will include projects from the adult education, technology education, family & consumer sciences, agriculture education, fine arts, computers and business departments. There is no admission charge and you could enjoy some fine foreign cuisine on Thursday night....

  • SEA Hosts Annual Spring Banquet May 12

    May 9, 2012

    SEA is having their annual SEA Spring Banquet at the Sidney Country Club on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Retiree and award pictures are scheduled at 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Synneva Meldahl at West Side School, 406-433-2530....

  • Dedication To Education

    May 9, 2012

    Roger and Donny are fine examples of self-made men. They came to Sidney, Montana over thirty years ago with little more than the shirt on their backs and a willingness to work. It was that drive coupled with persistence and solid business acumen on the part of Roger and his brother Donny that created B & B Builders which is arguably one of the most successful contracting businesses in the entire MonDak region. It was all of that hard work over all those years that caused the Byers to put a value...

  • Free Collections Workshops For Museums, Libraries & Archives June 13-15

    May 9, 2012

    Lewis and Clark Trail Museum is hosting a three-day collections care workshop June 13-15 in Alexander, ND. Staff and volunteers from all area museums, libraries and archives are invited to register for the free hands-on workshops sponsored by the Dakota Collections Care Initiative (DCCI). The workshop will focus on how to properly care for a variety of collections, such as textiles, books, art, furniture and photographs. Participants will learn how to properly document collections, protect collections from damage while on exhibit, and keep...

  • Bell Graduates From Dordt College

    May 9, 2012

    Devin Bell of Sidney, Montana, was among 321 Dordt College students awarded diplomas at the 2012 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 4, in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Bell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in agriculture with an emphasis in missions. Among this year’s graduates, 298 earned Baccalaureate degrees, 14 Associate of Arts degrees, and nine Master of Education degrees. The Baccalaureate degrees presented included Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Social W...

  • RMHC Photos

    May 9, 2012

    McDonald’s of Sidney is again looking for individuals who have had experience with Ronald McDonald Houses in Billings or Bismarck. Photos will be taken and rotated with the existing kids’ pictures which are on display. The purpose is to highlight the Ronald McDonald House and let people know that their contributions benefit local individuals. If you wish to be included in this project, please contact McDonald’s restaurant....

  • Dale Hill, 72, Lambert, MT

    May 9, 2012

    Funeral service for Dale Hill was 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Warner officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale passed away Thursday evening, May 3, 2012 at the Sidney Health Care Extended Care....

  • Verne Roland, 76, Sidney, MT

    May 9, 2012

    A celebration of life service for Verne Roland will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney. Interment is by cremation under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Verne passed away Friday evening, May 4, 2012 at the Sidney Health Center....

  • East Coast Pizza Finds A Home In Williston

    Theresa Yockim|May 9, 2012

    Owner Russell Meads fell in love with authentic pizzerias as a 15 year old kid, when he landed his first job. No wonder he’s perfected it! After learning the trade, he’s now used the same recipe for 35 years. Managing his first Pizzeria in Cape Cod, MA, he draws on his years in the kitchen to perfect his dough and sauces. Several years ago, Meads came through the Flathead Lake area of Western Montana while on vacation and fell in love with the mountains and terrain. He purchased a building and n...

  • In Concert: Arnstein Killingberg Family Orchestra

    May 9, 2012

    The Arnstein Killingberg Family Orchestra will perform Saturday May 31st at the MonDak Heritage Center. This four piece family, old time orchestra comes from the picturesque fjord area of North Trondelag. Tickets are only $5 and on sale now at the MonDak Heritage Center or from your favorite Sons of Norway member in Sidney. The concert is Thursday night, May 31st. The Arnstein Killingberg Family Orchestra began performing in the 1930s, founded by Arnstein’s father, Asbjorn. Today, the O...

  • 2012 Schedule Announced For Eastern Montana Bible Camp

    May 9, 2012

    Eastern Montana Bible Camp (EMBC) located on Road 523 north of Bloomfield and southwest of Lambert, Montana, is now accepting camper applications for the 2012 camping season. Teens entering 9-12 grades may attend Teen camp June 4-9th. Jr. High students entering 7th and 8th grades may attend for the June 11-16th camp. Junior camp, June 18-22, is available for campers entering 5th and 6th grade and Pioneer camp is available for campers entering 3rd and 4th grades and will be held June 25-29th. This year’s fourth annual motorcycle ride is t...

  • Sidney Students Take Part In National Financial Literacy Month

    May 9, 2012

    In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, Caryn Fehilly’s finance classes took part in the online National Financial Capability Challenge. In today’s economic times, increasing the financial knowledge and skills of American youth is critical to their futures and to the future financial stability of our country. The Challenge was taken by more than 80,000 high school students. Participants included students in rural areas, suburbs, and inner cities across the country, and in Dep...

  • Richland County Youth Rodeo June 2-3

    May 9, 2012

    The Richland County Rodeo Club is offering a youth rodeo again this year, it’s just different and a new format than in past years. After refusing the assigned date of a weekend in late April by the high school association because of weather concerns, the Richland County Rodeo Club decided to hold an open youth rodeo instead on June 2-3. The move means participants won’t need to be sanctioned by either the high school association or youth rodeo association in order to compete at the June 2-3 rodeo at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Com...

  • An Evening Of Musical Talents

    May 9, 2012

    The Watford City High School and Elementary Music Departments put on their spring concert Thursday evening in the High School Gymnasium....

  • Fairview Cleanup

    May 9, 2012

    Fairview residents made good use of the dumpster provided by the city and the Chamber of Commerce, and some free help as they cleaned up the town last Saturday....

  • New, Ready To Eat Bison Products Hit The Shelves

    Theresa Yockim|May 9, 2012

    Having a 30 year history in the bison industry, Steve Killorn, owner of Montrail Bison, has a great new product on store shelves; buffalo jerky and buffalo chili. Touting the properties of the meat as healthier, lower in fat content and with fewer calories than even chicken, he has found his way into stores all across Montana and North Dakota. With the help of his sales reps, Faith and Brenda, the company has managed to cement a relationship with Convenience store conglomerate, Town Pump and is...

  • ABATE Urges Safety

    May 9, 2012

    The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) would like to remind everyone that motorcycle season has once again begun. Motorcycles can be difficult to see. They ask all drivers to be aware of their surroundings and look twice before changing lanes or entering roadways. All motorists should ride in a safe and prudent manner, and be respectful of all other users of the roadway. Know your motorcycle and your own abilities, and ride accordingly. Wear the proper safety gear. Take a Motorcycle Safety Training...

  • 2012 Watford City Invitational Boys Golf

    May 9, 2012

    May 1, 2012 The Watford City Regional Qualifier was held at Fox Hills Golf Course in Watford City on Tuesday, May 1st. Golfers with scores of 79 or lower qualified for state. Watford City will host the Northwest Conference meet on May 8 and the regional on May 18. Team Score 4th Place, Watford City, 347 Top 10 Individual Colter Maki 40 & 42 – 82, Watford City Watford City Scores: Varsity Colter Maki 40 & 42 - 82; Mitchell Liebel 45 & 42 - 87; Alex Hansen 44 & 44 - 88; Beau Heiser 46 & 46 - 92; Charles Villanueva 45 & 45 - 90; Keegan Thompson 5...

  • Montana’s 2012 Special Education Teacher

    May 9, 2012

    The Montana Council of Administrators of Special Education (MCASE) is pleased to announce that Tammy Leland, Special Education Teacher from Sidney Public Schools, has been selected as Montana’s 2012 Special Education Teacher of the Year. Ms. Leland was nominated by her peers at Sidney Public Schools who noted that Ms. Leland is an advocate for children with disabilities, is a creative problem solver who works to find the best possible solution for each child, and is highly respected by her t...

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