Articles from the April 10, 2013 edition


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  • April, Alcohol Awareness Month

    Richland DUI Task Force|Apr 10, 2013

    April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign intended to raise awareness of the health and social problems that excessive alcohol consumption can cause for family, friends and our community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Binge drinking is about more than just the number of binge drinkers. The amount and number of times binge drinkers drink are also important to address. Age group with most binge drinkers: 18-34 years Age group that binge drinks most often: 65+ years Income group with most binge...

  • Demolay Pancake Supper April 12

    Apr 10, 2013

    An all you can eat pancake & sausage supper will be held from 5-7 p.m., April 12, served by the Treasure State Chapter of the Order of Demolay at the Masonic Temple. The cost is $4/adults and $12/family....

  • 2013 Donkeyball Game Set for April 11

    Apr 10, 2013

    The annual Donkey Ball game will be held at Sidney High School April 11 starting at 6:30 pm. The event is a fundraiser put on by the Sidney FFA to support local FFA chapters. Four teams of FFA members and alumni will play a basketball game that’s a little different, they ride donkeys. One team from each of the Richey, Lambert, Savage, and Sidney FFA chapters will be participating. Tickets may be purchased from a FFA member from the attending chapters or purchased at the door....

  • Snowbirds to Fly May 22

    Ashley Harris|Apr 10, 2013

    The Sidney-Richland Airport will be hosting an open house which will offer a free air show on May 22. Starting off the 2013 season, the Canadian Snowbirds, an aircraft demonstration team, will be performing their air formations in Sidney as a “mack up” of their their Sunday performance getting cancelled due to high winds at the airshow three years ago. The Snowbirds began back in 1971, following the ‘Golden Centennaires’ who flew formations for Canada’s centennial year in four years prior. After...

  • Rau Duck Stamp Winner

    Apr 10, 2013

    Jaycie Rau, sixth grader at East Fairview School, was one of many students who sent in their artwork for the North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp Program. Rau’s piece, drawn with colored pencil and chalk, was chosen for first place. 1,075 entries were sent in throughout the state. As her mom, Taunya Rau, stated, “She (Jaycie) was pretty surprised.” Jaycie, who is crazy about horses, wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up....

  • Billings Trainer at Healthworks on April 13

    Ashley Harris|Apr 10, 2013

    George Hernandez, who has been a trainer for 30 years, will be holding a training session at Healthworks this Saturday, April 13. After lifting and getting into body building, people started asking Hernandez what he was doing so he became a trainer. Currently training in Billings, Hernandez works with about 15 clients and tailors workouts to each individual. As Hernandez stated, “People are different, some don’t like the full-body and some don’t like the free weights,” so he mixes it up. Thr...

  • Rau Student of the Quarter

    Apr 10, 2013

    Rau School would like to announce Ryder Rasmussen, son of Kevin and Carla Rasmussen, as their student of the quarter for the third quarter. Ryder always has a positive attitude and is a great example to the other students at Rau. He is a hard worker and always does his work to the best of his abilities. He is kind and respectful and always willing to help teachers and peers alike. Ryder is honest and polite and follows the rules in the classroom, lunchroom and on the playground. Ryder enjoys...

  • Jr. Catholic Daughters

    Apr 10, 2013

    Junior Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766 Sidney served pizza at Crestwood Inn and then played Bingo with the residents providing a selection of prizes for the game winners. (Photo by Janet Martineau)...

  • Farm Credit Services Holds 2013 Annual Stockholders Meeting

    Teresa Kjellberg|Apr 10, 2013

    Stockholders of Farm Credit Services of North Dakota, ACA elected two directors at their annual meeting which was held at the Holiday Inn in Minot on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Both Bill Ongstad, Harvey, ND and Steven Perdue, Ray, ND were re-elected to four-year terms. Stockholders also re-elected Lana Anderson – Sherwood, Diane Scheflo – Bottineau, Barry Scheresky – Des Lacs, Dean Schoenberg – Mohall, and newly elected Mark Birdsall – Berthold, for one-year terms on the nominating committee. “FCS had a record year in many aspects of our busines...

  • Junior Leaders Dinner Friday

    Apr 10, 2013

    Jr. Leaders Dinner & Dance is on April 12th, 2013 at the VFW 124 2nd Ave. N.E., Sidney. Tickets are $25. Dinner is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and dance is from 8:30-10:00 p.m. Dinner choices are steak or shrimp. For more information and to purchase tickets contact 4-H Jr. Leaders or call the Richland County Extension Office at 406-433-1206....

  • Suicide Intervention Training Workshop Available

    Ronda Welnel|Apr 10, 2013

    District II Alcohol and Drug Program of Sidney will be conducting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in Glendive on Monday and Tuesday April 29th and 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Training will be held at the Glendive Medical Center’s Carney Conference Room located at 202 Prospect Drive in Glendive. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize persons at risk of suicide and to undertake appropriate management or referral of i...

  • Dorothy "Dot" Frison, 86, Sidney, MT

    Apr 10, 2013

    Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fr. Jim O’Neal and Fr. Ned Shinnick will officiate with burial in the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dot died Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013, at Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....

  • Richland County Centennial Committee Meeting May 2

    Apr 10, 2013

    Richland County’s 100th Birthday Celebration is June 13-15, 2014. The Centennial Committee will have a meeting May 2, at the MonDak Heritage Center at 5:30 p.m. for nonprofits and service organizations to learn more about what is planned and the opportunities for others to participate. The celebration is a great place to fundraise and showcase your organization. Any questions call LaVanchie Starkey at 406-433-1916....

  • Spring Dinner April 25 at Sidney Moose Lodge

    Apr 10, 2013

    There will be a spring banquet honoring Mike Gear, Bernie Braden, Lynn Donvon, Sherry McMorris, Gary Arnold, and Rich Munoz, all of whom are retirees and Friends of Education from each of the buildings in our district. The banquet is to be held at The Moose Lodge, Sidney, April 25. Meal begins at 6:30 p.m. with presentations to begin around 7:15 p.m....

  • Burgers and Brats with Sidney BPA

    Apr 10, 2013

    Sidney’s Business Professionals of America will be hosting a lunch fundraiser in the Sidney High School cafeteria on Sun. April 21, from 11 am until 2 pm. The foods being served include: burgers, brats, hot dogs, baked beans, salad bar, dessert bar and beverage. Free-will donations will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction which will contain approximately 30 themed gift baskets. All proceeds will be used to raise funds to send 27 students and 5 chaperones to the National Leadership Conference which will be held May 6 through 12 i...

  • Sidney Softball Sign-Ups April 15-16

    Apr 10, 2013

    Softball Sign-Ups Set for kindergarten through fourth grade will be held on April 15-16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at West Side Elementary School. The cost for sign-up is $35, due at the time of registration. Late sign-up registration fee will be $45. For more information contact Amy Metz at 406-480-2828....

  • Landowners Invited to Attend CRP Workshop

    Apr 10, 2013

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department invites landowners interested in qualifying land for the Conservation Reserve Program general signup to attend an informational session held prior to the district advisory board meetings. Eight district advisory board meetings are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. the week of April 15-18. Before each meeting, Game and Fish along with other conservation partners, will discuss options with producers to enroll land for the CRP general signup May 20 through June 14. A short formal presentation will begin at...

  • Crescent Electric Supply Company Opens 8th Montana Location in Sidney

    Christina Eisbach|Apr 10, 2013

    Crescent Electric Supply Company’s new location in Sidney, Montana is a 10,000 square foot facility that supplies and services the electrical and industrial wholesale customers, in Sidney and the surrounding areas. Selling to electrical, low voltage and mechanical contractors as well as industrial, commercial, municipalities and government businesses, allows Crescent Electric to service a much needed market. The Sidney location marks the 8th Crescent Electric location in Montana. Other Montana locations include: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, G...

  • Lead Paint Certification Training Offered

    Ludmila Keller|Apr 10, 2013

    Montana and North Dakota have many homes built before 1978 which may contain lead-based paint. Companies and contractors in all states doing work on these homes and some other buildings are required to be trained and EPA Certified. To become certified, contractors can now take a training offered by MSU Extension in Sidney, MT. Common renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint can create hazardous lead dust and chips which can be harmful to adults and even more so...

  • Pacific Steel & Recycling Offers Earth Day Incentives

    Jaimee Green|Apr 10, 2013

    It's great to be a pop can these days. Or, a soda can, depending on what neck-of-the-woods you're from. Either way, I feel rejuvenated. Now, you may be wondering why a seemingly insignificant inanimate object such as me, an aluminum can, might take the time to write a letter for folks to read. Which, I might ad was no easy undertaking considering my slim cylinder like figure and lack of limbs. Alas, I simply had to let people know about a recent experience I had at Pacific Steel & Recycling, a...

  • Sidney Gymnastics Year End Program

    Apr 10, 2013

    The Sidney Gymnastics Club held its annual end of year program on April 6 at the Sidney High School....

  • MBI Energy Services: Respected and Experienced

    Tie Shank|Apr 10, 2013

    Based in Belfield, ND. and formerly known as Missouri Basin Well Service, MBI Energy Services is one of the fastest growing service companies in the North Dakota petroleum industry. They began in 1979 with only one truck and have grown substantially to having a fleet of over 1000 contract and company trucks to meet the needs of their customers. Locations MBI has expanded its services to multiple locations throughout the Bakken oil field in North Dakota, in the Marcellus in Pennsylvania, the...

  • MT Stockgrowers Seeking Nominations for MT Environmental Stewardship Award

    Ariel Overstreet|Apr 10, 2013

    The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is seeking nominations of Montana ranches for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for otherranchers. “Montana ranchers take great pride in caring for thenatural resources that help make M...

  • Glasgow Wrestling Results

    Apr 10, 2013

    The Sidney Wrestling Club had 6 wrestlers participate in the Glasgow Freestyle/Greco Invitational Tournament Saturday. The win/loss record for each wrestler is as follows: Bantam Tanner Becker; 0 wins, 4 losses; Chace Waters; 0 wins, 4 losses Midget Brodie Gorder; 5 wins, 0 losses Novice Devon Becker; 0 wins, 4 losses; Everett Jensen; 2 wins, 2 losses; Riley Waters; 3 wins, 1 loss...

  • Pick Up The Patch

    Tie Shank|Apr 10, 2013

    On Thursday, March 21, the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, QEP and MBI held their annual ‘Pick up the Patch’ meeting at the Outlaws Board Room in Watford City to coordinate Pick up the Patch 2013. Pick up the Patch is a community-wide effort to cleanup debris left behind once the winter snow melts in the Watford City and surrounding areas. It’s a great opportunity for people and businesses to come together and show their community support and a great opportunity to meet your neigh...

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