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Twenty one teams served over 5,000 pounds of ribs at this years Rib Fest (Photos by Kathy Taylor)....
As we begin to see the summer wind down there are still many activities planned in our community. This weekend, enjoy the Lone Tree Gun Show and the Sidney Jaycees Demolition Derby. And we mustn’t forget the 7th Annual MonDak Harvest Fest Tractor & Pickup Pull, scheduled for August 23rd at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, this event continues to grow as we see more competitors wanting to test their “metal”. New this year is the Full Pull sled provided by Full Pull, Inc of Manda...
The annual Lone Tree Gun Show will take place this weekend, August 15-17, at the Richland County Fair Event Center, Sidney. The Event Center will be packed full of firearms, knives, hunting and fishing gear, antiques and all the accessories. Knife sharpening will also be available. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for a Marlin 4570 with wood stock or a spotting scope. Only 350 tickets will be sold. Admission is only $3.00 per day, with children under twelve free. Hours are Friday, 5 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. ...
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming is in need of volunteers and troops leaders in Sidney! Girls Scouts of Montana and Wyoming covers over 245,000 square miles, 79 counties and in our council area there are over 128,000 girls that need a positive role model in their lives! As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. You’ll be their supporter, guide, and mentor, helping them develop skills and confidence that will last long after the meeting is over. Imagine the smile...
Memorial service for Gretchen Stotts, 75, of Bismarck, ND formerly of Sidney, MT was at 10 a.m. Friday, August 8th, 2014 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil and Father Ned Shinnick presiding, Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremains was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Gretchen died peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND....
Funeral services for Thomas “Tom” Stradtman, 55, of Fairview, MT were at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Roberta Peirce of Zion Lutheran Church of Fairview officiating. Cremation followed services. Tom’s cremains will be interred on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 at 3 p.m., in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Thomas “Tom” died on Saturday...
Funeral service for Rose Thiel, 75, of Sidney, MT is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Assembly of God Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Interment will take place in Cherry Creek Cemetery. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Rose went in the presence of the lord on Friday, August 8th, 2014. She passed away at the Extended Care Facility in Sidney after a battle with cancer....
All migratory game bird hunters, regardless of age, are reminded that Harvest Information Program registration is required Sept. 1. However, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department recommends that early Canada goose season hunters get HIP certified before the Aug. 15 opener. HIP certification is required for hunting ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, cranes, snipe, doves or woodcock. Registration provides the Game and Fish Department with a database of names and addresses of migratory bird hunters, and a sample of these hunters will...
The Montana Department of Revenue, Liquor Licensing announces the availability of one (1) Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License(s) for the Sidney area as a result of the 2013 population estimate. The Sidney area includes the incorporated city/town of Sidney and that portion of Richland County situated within five (5) miles of the incorporated city/town limits. In the case where more applications are received than there are available licenses a lottery drawing will occur. Any person intending to apply for one of the licenses is...
The Richland County Farmer’s Market is back. Market visitors can choose from a variety of locally-grown produce, homemade baked goods and homemade crafts. The Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Richland County Extension parking lot (1499 N Central Ave, Sidney). Last year was the first time the local Extension Office managed the Farmer’s Market, with great success. Visitors saw on average 10+ vendors, who often sold out before the end of the day. So make sure...
When a wildland fire breaks out on land assigned to DNRC for direct protection, the odds are good that fire will be controlled before it reaches 10 acres in size. How good are the odds? In 2012, DNRC suppressed 304 of 322 wildfire starts before they reached 10 acres-a success rate of 94 percent. In 2013, it was 293 of 299 for a success rate of 98 percent. DNRC believes that safe, aggressive initial attack is the best wildfire containment strategy, one that minimizes costs and damages to state...
The Montana Department of Revenue announces it has successfully completed its annual requirement to certify taxable values of property in the state’s 56 counties. This year, department offices in 52 counties certified the values before the August 4 deadline. Offices in four counties finished on the deadline date. Under state law, the department’s property assessment offices are responsible for providing the total taxable value of property to each taxing jurisdiction by the first Monday in August. The values included in the certification pro...
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is holding an application round for approximately $900,000 in development assistance available through the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). “Affordable housing development is one of North Dakota’s top priorities,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director. “The Housing Incentive Fund has proven to be a powerful tool in addressing this need in communities statewide.” The agency will accept applications for development of affordable multi-family housing for essential service workers i...
The nationwide trend in downtown revitalization projects will soon include the city of Williston. Williston is now set to join the ranks of other North Dakota cities such as Fargo, Minot and Bismarck that have seen exciting downtown revitalization take place. Kicking things off at 2nd and Main Street, the old city parking lot will soon become a state-of-the-art multi-use building. “This is a $15 million addition to the downtown and will be one of the first properties to be developed on the new street-scape,” states Nancy Kapp, the pre...
Traffic congestion is expected to improve following the highly anticipated grand opening of a major thoroughfare in Williston on August 11, 2014. An official ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted at 10 a.m. by the Williston Chamber of Commerce at the roundabout located at the intersection of 32nd Ave. N and 26th St. W, near the new Harvest Hills subdivision. Completion of the northern portion of 32nd Ave. will provide a key element of infrastructure needed to develop Williston’s up-and-coming retail sector in the Sand Creek Town Centre, a G...
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 encourage the entire family to train for a challenging but attainable fitness goal—walking or running a half marathon (13.1 miles) or an alternate shorter distance such as a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles). Participation is $25 – all proceeds will benefit Richland County’s Boys & Girls Club and the Foun...
Court Mother Cabrini #1766 Sidney selected Krista Steinbeisser as the recipient of their 2014 $500.00 Continuing Education Scholarship. A student at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD, Krista has chosen a career in occupational therapy. As a high school athlete she had experienced injuries and healing after therapy sessions. Responding to the question of how she lived her faith, Krista wrote that meeting Catholic friends at the Newman Center and learning better techniques for...
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) 515-1571 or visiting the website at http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Commodities/HailInsurance/ to obtain forms. With last year’s record hail insurance claims, the Hail Board purchased reinsurance to ensure that any and all claims made by Montana producers covered by the state hail insurance program will b...
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 from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or http://www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry...
Boating Rules Keep Safe on the Water this Summer Summer days on the water with family and friends are ahead. Here’s a primer on how to keep those days safe and fun for the entire crew. The importance of life jackets cannot be underestimated. If you’re floating through whitewater, get caught in a storm, or you’re not a good swimmer, wearing a lifejacket could save your life. These rules are there to help keep summer days on the water safe and fun for everyone. River Etiquette How to Share the River Whether you’re an angler, hiker, wildlif...
