Articles from the September 13, 2017 edition


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  • Golf Year Round at ParTee Golf

    Dianne Swanson|Sep 13, 2017

    Golfers rejoice! Dan and Monica Cayko have opened ParTee Golf in Fairview, offering golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to play year round. Two top of the line Premium Commercial golf simulators accommodate your golf needs with driving range and short game practice, virtual tournaments and online play. There are different modes of play such as stoke, scramble, best ball, stable ford, skins and more. The simulators let you play on 63 courses from around the world, allowing you to change...

  • McKenzie County's 19th Annual Heritage Day September 16

    Sep 13, 2017

    Saturday, September 16th is the 19th Annual McKenzie County Heritage Day and the 25th anniversary of the McKenzie Heritage Association. Festivities begin at 11AM Central time in Heritage Park in Watford City, and all are welcome to celebrate. Admission is a free-will donation. Beginning at 11:30, the District I Cattlewomen will serve slushburger meals for $5 to prepare you for day-long festivities. A program to honor the country as well as recognition of several special individuals will take place at noon. Throughout the day, Bob Petermann,...

  • County Commission holds Property Tax Increase to Net Zero for Coming Year

    Sep 13, 2017

    The McKenzie County Commission voted unanimously to hold property tax increases to net zero in the upcoming fiscal year. County Departments are being asked to cut 1% from their proposed budgets to stay in line with the Commission’s goal. A Public Hearing on the budget is set for Sept. 19th at 7:00 pm in the County Commission Board Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend. “This board determined that we want to hold county property tax to a net zero increase. So between now and budget hearing, departments are...

  • Cornerstone Bank Celebrates 35 Years and New Building by Giving Back to the Community

    Sep 13, 2017

    Since opening in Watford City 35 years ago, McKenzie County Bank has changed its name to Cornerstone Bank and has moved to a new location, but the bank's commitment to community has remained unchanged. Scott Swenson, a Founder of McKenzie County Bank and Cornerstone Bank Corporate Board Member, is on the McKenzie County Healthcare Board of Trustees. He says, "Since our inception 35 years ago, we have always maintained a strong commitment to giving back to this community. One of the key...

  • Jose "Joe" Reyna, 71 Sidney, MT formerly of Savage, MT

    Sep 13, 2017

    Memorial services for Jose “Joe” Reyna, 71, of Sidney, MT formerly of Savage, MT were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 9 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Joe died on Saturday, September 2 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Alberta M. Wilkison-Sowle, 95 Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT

    Sep 13, 2017

    Funeral services for Alberta M. Wilkison-Sowle, 95, of Billings, MT, formerly of Sidney, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Joel Westby of Pella Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Alberta died early Monday morning, September 4 at Sweetwater Assisted Living, Billings,...

  • Youth Art Classes Starting Sept. 14 in Watford City

    Sep 13, 2017

    The Long X Arts Foundation out of Watford City will be hosting two youth art classes this fall, every Thursday starting on September 14 and running through November 2nd at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The first class is for homeschoolers of all ages and will focus on Modern European Artists. It will be held from 10-11:15 am. The second class is for After School Artists and will focus on Elements of art for grades 4-7. This class will run from 3:45 - 5:15 pm. Register at www.longxarts.com/events Each class is $60 for the full 8 week...

  • Williston Dog Jog Sept. 16; Proceeds To Benefit MonDak Animal Rescue Operations

    Sep 13, 2017

    The MonDak Animal Rescue’s (MDAR) annual Dog Jog will be held Saturday, September 16. The event will utilize proceeds from the fundraiser to support operational costs of the shelter. MDAR rescues/adopts more than 350 pets a year; making sure every pet sees a local veterinarian for vaccines prior to adoption. The Dog Jog also allows MDAR to keep its adoption fees lower and bring the spay/neuter clinic to the community every February....

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Williston to Sponsor Fashion Show Sept. 23

    Sep 13, 2017

    CHI St. Alexius Health Williston invites the community to a fashion show on Sept. 23 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Williston Area Recreation Center. The fashion show will focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction options in Williston. The reception will begin at 5 p.m. followed by catwalk at 6 p.m. There will be local shops, interactive booths, wine and cheese samples, massages, art and much more. Dress up for a girl’s night out or enjoy a one-of-a-kind date night! The cost is $10 per ticket....

  • New Program Aimed At Equipping And Inspiring New Leaders Coming Sept. 14 To Sidney

    Sep 13, 2017

    Much of small town life is run by volunteers who sit on boards, committees and councils. A new MSU Extension program is planned in Sidney to give new and seasoned volunteers information that will help them be more effective in their volunteer roles. Leading Local, an innovative, one-day, activity-based workshop is planned in Sidney Thursday, September 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the USDA/ARS Research Center at 1500 North Central Avenue. The session will be presented by Dan Clark, Director of the MSU Extension Local Government Center....

  • Sidney Health Center Set To Host Another "Live It Up!" Event For Local Women

    Sep 13, 2017

    Sidney Health Center will host its annual "Live it up!" event for women on Thursday, September 28 with a focus on living your best life. The theme for the evening is "Be the Best Version of You." Once again, the evening promises to be fun, educational and entertaining. The festivities will kick-off at the Richland County Fair Event Center with a social at 5:30 p.m. featuring a light menu catered by the Pizza House. During the social hour, there will be door prize drawings from local businesses,...

  • Rouge llc Day Spa Holds Ribbon Cutting

    Sep 13, 2017

    Rouge llc Day Spa held its grand opening and ribbon cutting last week. The full service spa offers manicures, pedicures, lash extensions, facials, massage, waxing, makeup and airbrush tanning in a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. Pictured, front row, l to r, Laura Schieber, Sidney Chamber; Storm Yetter, massage therapist; Kelcey Fixen, owner and esthetician; Revel Goss, Tyler and Arien's daughter; Arien Goss, owner and nail technician; Cheyanne Rauschendorfer, massage therapist; Susan Joy,...

  • Parade of Homes Becomes Semi-Annual Event

    Sep 13, 2017

    Brenda Larson, owner of Creative Solutions in Sidney, has made the difficult decision to host the popular Parade of Homes every other year. Although the Parade will not take place this fall, Larson is anxious to do the event next year and already has some great homes lined up. She truly appreciates the co-operation she receives from homeowners who are willing to open their homes to the public for a very worthy cause. The event has raised over $35,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, with a goal of $10,000 each year. Last year,...

  • Area Football Action

    Sep 13, 2017

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  • Rural Leadership North Dakota Short Course set for Watford City

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Sep 13, 2017

    Does your community have a need for a project that you are interested in? Do you think your community can benefit from a project that you have in mind? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, the Rural Leadership North Dakota Short Course may be just the thing you have been looking for to get your project off the ground. The Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) Short Course is an NDSU Extension Service sponsored program whose purpose is to provide leadership development...

  • Montana Centenarians To Be Honored In Glendive

    Sep 13, 2017

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana Centenarians Tuesday, September 12 at noon in Glendive at the Eastern Plains Event Center. The luncheon is part of the 49th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. Lt. Governor Mike Cooney will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. “I have so much respect and admiration for our Montana Centenarians who live life to the fullest each and every day,” Cooney said. “These individuals are wonderful representatives of our state, and set an excellent example for all of...

  • Eighteen Block Management Areas In Region 7 Restrict Access – For Now

    MT FWP|Sep 13, 2017

    With the ongoing drought and fire danger, 19 Block Management Program cooperators in Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 have restricted or closed access to their land until fire conditions improve. The most updated list is available below, or people may visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov to check for any possible additional closures or changes to existing restrictions. Click on Hunting, then Block Management, then under the various regions to track closures. "You may experience additional...

  • A Fiddle, A Flute, and Some Friends, October 1st

    Sep 13, 2017

    Pastors Alvina Olstead and Melanie Martin-Dent will be hosting a musical program called “A Fiddle, A Flute, and Some Friends”, at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney on Sunday, October 1, at 3:00. Pastors Olstead and Martin-Dent developed the program after weeks of unsuccessfully planning to practice music together. Olstead, Pastor of the Ebenezer and Froid Lutheran congregations, is a fiddle-player, and Pastor Martin-Dent, of Lonsdale Methodist Church in Sidney, is a flute player. The pair had intentions to practice together, but could never see...

  • Big Sky Concert Season Kicks Off Sept. 18 with "Raised in the Saddle"

    Sep 13, 2017

    The first performance of the Big Sky Concert Season kicks off on Monday, September 18th with Montana Repertory Theatre’s presentation of “Raised in the Saddle” The Phantasmagorical Journey of a Future Rodeo Queen by Jay Ketterling. This comedy rolls across the Big Sky state via steam locomotive, following teenage cowgirl Alice Greenough as she encounters a who’s-who list of famous Montanans such as Charlie Russell, Jeannette Rankin, Cooper King William Clark and others . Alice will need that ‘iron will’ she’s known for, because this train ri...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center Announces Oktoberfest Featuring Twin Kennedy

    Sep 13, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center and Northeastern Arts Network present Oktoberfest on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the MonDak, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring live music by the country duo Twin Kennedy, a wide selection of seasonal beers, German brats, and other refreshments. Comprised of West Coast sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy, Twin Kennedy started making music together before they could talk. With Carli on vocals and guitar, and Julie on vocals and violin, these powerhouses will fill your soul with joy and warmth...

  • Jamison Whiteman All Day Benefit Scheduled For Sept. 23

    Sep 13, 2017

    To start off the day, enjoy breakfast at the Sidney Elks Club in Sidney at 8 a.m. with proceeds going to the Jamison Whiteman fund. At 11 a.m. join in the fun at the Wanna Be An Elk golf scramble at the Sidney Country Club. To end the day, there will be a free will offering pig roast and silent auction Sat., Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Club, 123 3rd St. SW in Sidney to benefit Jamison Whiteman, son of Jamie and Leslie Whiteman of Sidney. Jamison Whiteman is the cutest 8 year old boy you will ever meet with the biggest smile around. Jamison...

  • Mondak Animal Rescue Construction Project Is Back On Track

    Sep 13, 2017

    Construction on Williston's new $5 million animal shelter is back on track. Officials with MonDak Animal Rescue (MDAR) have hired a new company to manage the remainder of the project. Edman Builders, LLC, a Williston-based firm, anticipates the Buck Scheele Family Animal Center will be ready to open in the spring of 2018. "We are trying to wrap up the shell before the weather turns south," said Joseph Edman, president of Edman Builders, LLC. The 18,000 square foot building is located in...

  • Volleyball Action

    Sep 13, 2017

    Alexander Volleyball Scores Alexander Comets VS. Trenton (in Trenton) Sept. 7 Alexander 3 Trenton 1 (25-21, 25-18, 10-25, 25-22) Please send other team scores to [email protected] for publication....

  • New Kiwanis Members

    Sep 13, 2017

    The Sidney Kiwanis Club recently welcomed new members Monte Silk, Sidney superintendent of schools, left; and Tom Halvorsen, Richland County deputy attorney....

  • Oasis Petroleum Hosts Bike Giveaway During Alexander's Old Settler's Day

    Sep 13, 2017

    Oasis Petroleum Inc, an independent exploration and production company, focuses on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources in the North Dakota and Montana regions of the Williston Basin. Oasis Petroleum was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Local offices are located in Alexander, Watford City, Williston and Powers Lake. Alexander office employees are : Superintendent-Conrad Ellis, Foreman: Mike Haase, Pete Transtrom and Dave Couture....