Articles from the October 28, 2015 edition


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  • Richland County Prepares for Red Ribbon Week Event

    Oct 28, 2015

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  • 2015 Zombie Run to be held October 31st

    Meagan Dotson|Oct 28, 2015

    The 2015 Zombie Run will be held Saturday, October 31st at the Richland County Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the run beginning at 10:00 am. This is a Fun Run Obstacle Course and a family friendly event where strollers are welcome. This is the second year that the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has held the event and this year’s sponsors are Oneok, Trisha Klempel Designs, and Kim and Andrew Simmonds. Participants are invited to dress up in their Halloween...

  • Sidney Chamber Trail of Treats- October 30

    Oct 28, 2015

    October is the month for ghouls, goblins, and things that go bump in the night! On behalf of some of the local businesses the Chamber has put together a list of participating businesses to be handed out to the adults of the cuties and creatures. You will be able to pick up the list of participating businesses at the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce or Reese & Ray’s IGA at 3PM with the final stop will be the Faith Alliance Church at 5PM. The Faith Alliance Church will be having the “Kids Carnival,” and they will be handing out hot dog sack lunch...

  • Watford City Area Chamber Of Commerce Trail Of Treats

    Oct 28, 2015

    Friday, Oct. 30 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Main Street. Make sure to visit all the participating businesses for your chance to receive a golden ticket worth $10-$50. It’s a fun and safe way to trick or treat. Trail of Treats: Off The Beaten Path. Businesses not on Main Street, are invited to participate at the Veterans Bldg., Watford City. There is no cost for your business to attend. Come dressed up if you would like. For more information call Laura at 701-300-1386....

  • Dale Eschenbacher, 78, Formerly of Savage, MT

    Oct 28, 2015

    Funeral services for Dale Eschenbacher, age 78, formerly of Savage, MT, will be held at 2 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 29, 2015, at the First Lutheran Church in Savage, MT. Pastor Nell Lindorf will officiate with burial in the Riverview Cemetery in Savage, MT, under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared on www.fulkersons.com. Billy Dale Eschenbacher died Tuesday night, Oct. 20, 2015 the home of his daughter in Nampa, ID....

  • Mary Lou Anderson, 66, Sidney, MT

    Oct 28, 2015

    Funeral services for Mary Lou Anderson were held at 2 p.m., Mon., Oct. 26, 2015 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Pastor Bob Meehan officiated with burial in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson funeral home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared at www.fulkersons.com. Mary Lou died early Wednesday morning Oct. 21 at her home in Sidney....

  • Reyes Munoz, 99, Sidney, MT

    Oct 28, 2015

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Reyes Munoz of Sidney, MT will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Reyes passed away Sat., Oct. 24, 2015 at Sidney Extended Care in Sidney, MT....

  • Public Meeting In Billings To Focus On Changes To The Vocational Rehabilitation Program

    Oct 28, 2015

    The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will hold a public meeting in Billings on Thursday Oct. 29, 2015 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room CE 160 of the College of Education Building at Montana State University - Billings. The meeting will focus on explaining recent changes to vocational rehabilitation services in Montana, and to receive input implementing the changes. It is being hosted by the DPHHS Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services program. The meeting will feature an open discussion regarding the impact of the...

  • Small Landowner Seminar On Niche Ag Markets Scheduled For Missoula

    Rebecca Colnar|Oct 28, 2015

    The Montana Farm Bureau Federation is holding a Small Landowner’s Seminar Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula as part of their annual convention. The seminar will feature three sessions of panelists who have built successful agricultural operations on small pieces of land. The seminar will run from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The first set of panelists consists of small business commodity producers who have found a niche. These include Julie Pavlock, who will address the benefits of farming garlic...

  • Girl Scouts Give Back For Halloween

    Oct 28, 2015

    Girl Scout Troop 2358 went trick-or-treating for canned goods on Wednesday, October 22nd. The Brownies donated collected items to the local Food Bank. In the back row, from left to right are Cara Henson, Rylee Mickelsen, Kenzie Gaffield, Ryleigh Kleinke, Allison Thiel and Addy Morken. In the front row from left to right are Brooke Watson, Abbi Batty, Eva Srygley and Kinley Wieland. Lily Reisig is not pictured....

  • Healthy Halloween Alternatives

    Danielle Steinley|Oct 28, 2015

    Halloween is the one time of year that people of all ages can be whatever they want, from being a spooky vampire to a cute and sassy princess. Whatever it is you decide to be on Halloween we all know the best part of this holiday is all the food, especially the sweets. It is no surprise that sweets are the main reason children go nuts over the thought of Halloween, but what if we added a little nutritional value to the treats and offered them in a fun, exciting way. Having a Halloween party but don’t want to worry about eating junk food? T...

  • County Agent Update

    Danielle Steinhoff|Oct 28, 2015

    With harvest being almost complete for most farmers, we are seeing some changes when it comes to the fields. Those that have cattle, are letting their cattle do some fall grazing. This helps remove extra stubble from the fields and lets the pastureland get some rest before the cold winter and snow comes. Driving around the country side at night, you might notice more fires than those from oil flares. We hope that the majority of the time, those would be planned or prescribed fires. Fires can be...

  • Women's Leadership Boot Camp Teaches Communication Skills

    Rebecca Colnar|Oct 28, 2015

    The American Farm Bureau Federation honored 16 farm and ranch leaders as graduates of the organization’s ninth annual Women’s Communications Boot Camp. The group of agricultural leaders was recognized after completing an intensive three-day course featuring sessions on working with the media, public speaking, testifying and social media. Boot Camp graduates are encouraged to go back to their own communities and share their messages about agriculture with the non-farming public. Rhonda Boyd from Alder was selected to participate in this imp...

  • Area Residents Establish the Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation and Announce Lead Gift

    Ward Koeser|Oct 28, 2015

    Through a generous gift by a George Gaukler, a benevolent Williston area developer, local residents were able to establish the Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation. The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation will bring together passionate people and trusted resources to create lasting change in the communities of Williams, Divide, and McKenzie counties. “The communities of our three-county service area have been experiencing a vast growth of needs in the last few years. The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation is now a...

  • Statewide Rig Count Is Down 69% From Its High

    Oct 28, 2015

    On October 13, 2015, NDIC Department of Mineral Resources Director, Lynn Helms posted the monthly Director's Cut. Rig counts were as follows: • July rig count 73 • August rig count 74 • September rig count 71 Today (October 13) rig count is 67 (in November 2009 it was 63) (all-time high was 218 on 5/29/2012) The statewide rig count is down 69% from the high and in the five most active counties rig count is down as follows: • Divide -85% (high was 3/2013) • Dunn -68% (high was 6/2012) • McKenzi...

  • Sidney Volleyball Action

    Oct 28, 2015

    Aubrey Kessel spikes the ball over the net last Tuesday in Sidney. The Eagles defeated the Glasgow Scotties. The Eagles will head to Glendive on Friday. Photo by Kathy Johnson....

  • Sidney Volleyball Senior Night

    Oct 28, 2015

    Photos by Kathy Johnson....

  • Buccaneer Day At Dawson Community College

    Suela Cela|Oct 28, 2015

    Dawson Community College will host Buccaneer Day on Monday, Nov. 9, 8:30 - 2 p.m. This is an opportunity for our prospective students to experience a college class, learn about academic programs and student services, quiz a panel of current DCC students, meet instructors and/or coaches, connect with other future students, have lunch from our cafeteria, and receive a full tour of the DCC campus. For more information visit www.dawson.edu or Suela Cela at [email protected] or call 406-377-9400....

  • Sunrise Village Ribbon Cutting

    Oct 28, 2015

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted a ribbon cutting at Sunrise Village recently....

  • Sidney Cross Country Senior Night

    Oct 28, 2015

    Photos by Kathy Johnson...

  • Opening Day of General Hunting Season Renews Montana Traditions

    MT Fish and Wildlife and Parks|Oct 28, 2015

    In Montana, a weekend like none other awaits. After purchasing hunting licenses, applying for permits months ago, and laying plans over hot coffee and topography maps, young and old are filled with the anticipation that only comes with the opening day of Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season. Beginning Sat., Oct. 24 and continuing until the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29, hunters in Montana will head afield with friends and family in pursuit of tradition as much as deer and elk. “There’s really nothing to compare it to,” said Jeff H...