Articles from the March 12, 2014 edition
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The Northeastern Arts Network Presents Chinook Winds March 20th at the MonDak Heritage Center
The Chinook Winds is the resident wind quintet of the Great Falls Symphony Association. They are active performers presenting concerts and interactive school shows for communities around the...
Boys & Girls Club Auction This Weekend
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County will host its annual dinner and auction Saturday, March 15 at the Richland County Fair Event Center beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner, catered by the Ranger Lounge, Casino and Eatery, will feature Mike’s famous c...
State of Community Conference Thursday
Join other Richland County residents March 13th from 5:30 - 8pm in the St. Matthew’s Multi-purpose Room in Sidney for an evening of food, discussion and community change. The 6th Annual State of the Community Evening Conference is a public event...
Champions Of Affordable Housing Recognized
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recognized several lending partners and housing advocates as Champions of Affordable Housing at the 23rd Annual Statewide Housing Conference on Feb....
NDSU Extension Service Offers Garden Forums
The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County is one of several North Dakota counties offering a new series of garden workshops this spring. The Spring Fever Garden Forum will be held on Tuesday and...
Edith "Edie" Petrie, 86, Billings, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT)
Funeral services for Edith “Edie” Petrie, 86 of Billings, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT) were at 2 pm, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Faith Alliance Church in Sidney with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Interment took place at the Sidney Cemetery,...
Sidney Elks To Get Shaved To Fight Cancer
A few good men who belong to the Sidney Elks Club have volunteered to have their heads shaved (under the supervision of professionals) Friday, March 14 beginning at 6 pm. The event honors all those who have fought and survived cancer as well as...
Job Readiness Classes Hosted at the Library
The Sidney-Richland County Library and the Sidney Job Services will be teaming up to teach a six week course on job readiness. Each class will be centered on a specific part of the job application process. The first class, which focuses on completing...
Montana FSA: Montana Farmers & Ranchers Reminded of Important March 17th Deadline for 2014 NAP Coverage
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana farmers and ranchers that the sales closing deadline of March 17th for most non-insurable 2014 spring planted and forage crops, including grass for hay and grazing,...
East Fairview School Regional Science Fair Results
East Fairview School regional science fair results. Tanner Poulsen, 8th grade won the US Metric Association Award, and was given a coffee post gift card and a white erase board. Sierra Rowlett, 8th...
South 40 Welcomes New Manager
The South 40 Restaurant is pleased to announce the addition of Rachael Campbell Dutton to their management staff. Rae has been employed in the dining room since July as a server, and has been shift le...
Trotter To Join Stockman Bank As Assistant Branch Manager
Jim Trotter has recently been hired as assistant branch manager for Stockman Bank in Richey. He will assume this position in May and his responsibilities will include overseeing bank operations and...
Richland County Centennial Farms & Ranches Workshop
Many families have been in Richland County for 100 years or more. Is yours one of them? The Richland County Centennial Committee wants to recognize family farms and ranches that will be at least 100 years old in 2014 during the big Centennial...
Montana Outfitters Support Key Land Conservation Bills
Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) announced support today for two critical conservation bills being considered by Congress. S 364: Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act of 2013 brought forward by former Montana Senator Max Bacaus affords...
Spring Turkey Drawing Held, Licenses Remain
The 2014 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and hopeful hunters can check individual results by accessing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. More than 600 licenses remain in 11 units. The governor’s proclamation...
Shirley Olson, 90, Sidney, MT
Funeral services for Shirley Olson, 90, of Sidney, MT will be at 10 am, Friday, March 14, 2014 at the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite and Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Interment will be in Spring Creek...
Letter to the Editor
Andrew Carnegie said that “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results....
MT Revenue Dept. Averting Tax Fraud from Identity Theft
The nationwide increase in identify theft has led to a jump in fraudulent tax returns, making tax fraud one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. These fraudulently filed refund requests contain fictitious and stolen identity information....
Bighorn Sheep, Elk and Moose Seasons Set
North Dakota’s 2014 bighorn sheep, elk and moose proclamation is finalized and most season information is the same as last year. The bighorn sheep season will have five licenses available, one more than last year. Licenses in Unit B1 increased...
WSC 4th Annual Carcass Challenge is Underway
The Williston State College’s 4th Annual Carcass Challenge is underway at the Hovde Feedlot near Arnegard, ND. The following livestock producers have donated calves to the program this year. Aaron...
Specialty Crop Funding Available, MT Dept. of Ag is Accepting Grant Applications
The Montana Department of Agriculture announced that funding is available and applications will be accepted to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. After receiving funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the state...
Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center to host Public Programs
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will be hosting several events in March. All of the events are free and open to the public. Join history buffs in an interesting discussion of the month’s selected book as the Fort Buford...
President Obama Declares March as Red Cross Month in Recognition of our Nation's Everyday Heroes
Following a tradition that began in 1931 with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Barack Obama has declared March 2014 as Red Cross Month to recognize the nation’s everyday heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need....
Registration Is Open For Big Sky State Games Spring Events Dance Sports, Figure Skating & Ice Hockey
Dance Sports (Ballroom and Stage Events), Figure Skating and Ice Hockey kick off the 29th Annual Big Sky State Games April 11, 12, 13 in Billings. The entry deadline for Dance Sports Stage is March 24, Figure Skating is March 25. April 1 is the...
Montana Red Cross Urges Montanans to Prepare for Possible Flooding
The American Red Cross of Montana urges residents in flood-prone areas to take steps now to prepare for possible worsening conditions in many communities across the state. “By taking steps to prepare now, you will be much better off should your...