Articles from the July 23, 2014 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 33
Fairview Festival Held Last Weekend
Festival button honoree 100 year old Severt Sponheim, and members of his family, enjoy the Fairview Old Timer's Festival parade last Saturday. Since Sponheim credited part of his longevity to eating...
By 
Area 4Hers Get Ready for the Fair at Showmanship Clinic Last Weekend
This spring I decided I would like to put on a clinic for our area 4-H and FFA kids. I contacted a good friend in Oklahoma, Kevin Frazier, who has been teaching Ag for 30+ years and asked if he would...
The Role of an Extension Agent
The first Extension Agent in Richland County, A.D. Anderson, began in 1917. He held the post of Richland County Extension Agent until 1920. A.D. did get some help, in the form of a home demonstration...
EARC Field Day July 24th
MSU – EARC will be presenting an interesting program with many knowledgeable speakers on Thursday, July 24th from 8:30 am until approximately 12:30 pm. Among the speakers will be three talented...
David "Dave" Bower, 60, Sidney, MT
Memorial services for David “Dave” Bower were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney and interment of cremains will be in Sidney...
Stuart Swanson, 68, Fairview, MT
Memorial service for Stuart Swanson, 68 of Fairview, MT was at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremains will be held at a later date. Remembrances, pictures...
Your Brain Needs a Blueprint – Part II
How much control do you have over your own survival in a disaster? The surprising fact is that our actions matter more than most of us think. Replacing a fatalistic “if it happens, it happens” attitude with confident, active participation can...
Sidney VFW and Elks Lodge to Host Honor Ride and Service Appreciation
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you-Author Unknown. The VFW and Elks Lodge of Sidney, Montana invite community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend the second annual Honor Ride and...
It's Fire Season
Despite the fact that the hills still look green, there have been several fires in recent days. The photo above is of the old Dean Whiteman farmstead about six miles north of Richey burning on July...
Ribfest 2014 Set For Aug. 8 in Watford City Featuring a concert by Travis Tritt as part of the Bash on the Grass Concert Series
The Ribfest 2014 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 8th for this year's event on Main Street, Watford City. This year's Ribfest is working together with the 1st Annual Bash on the Grass Concert Series featuring a concert by Travis Tritt....
Women's Foundation Summer Roundup Aims to Raise Funds to Support Montana Women and Girls
The Women’s Foundation of Montana, a project of the Montana Community Foundation, is hosting a party in celebration of strong Montana women and 100 years of Montana women voting. The celebration includes dinner and a barn dance and will be held at...
Farm Credit Marks 98 Years of Service to U.S. Agriculture & Rural America
Nearly 100 years after the U.S. Congress established Farm Credit www.farmcredit.com to serve as a reliable source of credit for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit Services of North Dakota and the entire Farm Credit System remain a...
6th Annual Walking to Wellness – A Family Event
We are approaching the Foundation for Community Care’s 6th annual Walking to Wellness. The event will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Walking to Wellness is a low key event designed to enco...
Stockman Bank Donates to Relay for Life
Garth Kallevig, President of Stockman Bank of Montana presents Marsha Buckley, representing the 2014 MonDak Relay for Life Event with a $1000.00 donation to continue the search for a cure for...
McKenzie Co. Area Food Pantry
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month...
Sidney Tiger Sharks Compete in Lewistown
Sidney Tiger Sharks Results from July 19 & 20 in Lewistown, MT Sidney Tiger Sharks took 6th place at the meet with a score of 363. Boys 8 & under 100 meter free-style relay: A team 3rd. Girls 8 & under 100 meter free-style relay: A team 7th. Boys 8 &...
Record Number of Lakes Stocked with Walleye
North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently wrapped up stocking walleye in a record 133 lakes across the state. Jerry Weigel, fisheries production and development supervisor, said thanks to the excellent walleye fingerling...
Anglers May Not Bring Aquatic Bait into North Dakota
Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to import all forms of live aquatic bait into North Dakota. This includes minnows, suckers, leeches, waterdogs (salamanders) and frogs. Anglers should buy bait from a licensed North Dakota retail bait vendor. B...
Bakken: Cooking Up Opportunity For Families Near And Far
Since the recent boom in the Bakken, eastern Montana towns have seen increases in far more than oil production. People from all walks of life have begun the trek west to find prosperity and...
J&J Homes Offers Affordable Housing in Williston
As one of the Northwest region’s premier dealers of Modular and Manufactured housing, J&J Homes has had a sales office located at 3820 6th Ave West in Williston (next to the Walmart Tire & Lube Center) for almost 5 years. We are proud to offer...
TransCanada Sponsors the North American Indigenous Games 2014
The 2014 North American Indigenous Games are taking place in Regina, Sask. this week, July 20 - 27. The theme for this year's event is "Raising the Bar." The event will showcase unity, sport,...
Hail Insurance Deadline Approaching - Purchase Hail Insurance by Aug. 15
With some much needed rain falling across most of Montana, now is the time to evaluate your crop insurance needs. Montana farmers and ranchers can still purchase state hail insurance through August 15 by contacting the toll free number at (844) 515-1...
Welcome To The Richland County Fair & Rodeo!
Please plan to join us at the 2014 Richland County Fair & Rodeo, July 30~August 2. This is the 94th anniversary of the Richland County Fair & we hope you plan to attend & enjoy the fun-filled days & nights! Entertainment throughout the day includes...
Josh Turner – Roughstock and Rambler Tour Coming to Richland County Fair on Saturday, August 2nd
Born in November, 1977, Josh Turner was raised by his parents near Lake City, South Carolina. He grew up as a devout Christian and sang bass in a gospel quartet called Thankful Hearts. Turner made...
