Articles from the December 8, 2021 edition


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  • "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas"

    Joe Bradley|Dec 8, 2021

    Join us at The MonDak Heritage Center on December 12 for "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas", the annual MonDak Christmas Celebration, sponsored by H&R Block and Seigfreid Agency Insurance and Real Estate. The day's festivities will feature music from the Sunrise Brass and Liberty Christian Bell Choir and the return of our traditional bake sale. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. and music will begin at 1:45 p.m. Don't miss the visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus and the opportunity to have a photo taken...

  • Holiday Giving Gala Set, Dec.11, Watford City

    Anna Dragseth|Dec 8, 2021

    The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, Long X Liquor Store, and Long X Arts Foundation is looking to give back to the community this holiday season with a Giving Gala at the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. “Our main effort is to provide an enjoyable evening for the community, bring everyone together and provide a chance to “give back,” Long X Pioneer Museum Director Jan Dodge said. This semiformal event will have valet parking, tons of dancing, live holiday music by Mick Soiseth and Lane Sandstrom, appet...

  • Biden Administration's CMS Mandate Halted Nationwide

    Dec 8, 2021

    On Nov. 30 a Louisiana district court granted a nationwide preliminary injunction on the Biden Administration’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate for nearly all healthcare workers employed at facilities receiving funding from Medicare and Medicaid. This ruling was preceded by a preliminary injunction granted by a district court judge in Missouri involving ten states, including North Dakota. The court battles ensued after the Nov. 5 CMS Interim Final Rule (IFR) was issued setting a vaccine deadline of Dec. 6 for t...

  • McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Lifts COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Staff

    Anna Dragseth|Dec 8, 2021

    After a federal judge ordered a nationwide pause on CMS' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, area hospitals have followed suit. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) lifted the mandate for its workers. They hope that this will help retain current staff. “With the Missouri Federal Court halting the vaccination mandate the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. is doing nothing different than was being done prior to the mandate. While the administration and the medical providers believe in the benefits of vaccination, we also r...

  • Kristy Ranch, 49, Sidney, MT

    Dec 8, 2021

    Graveside services for Kristy Ranch, 49, Sidney, MT, were held at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kristy passed away on Monday morning, Nov. 29, 2021, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Floyde E. Syverson, 86, Watford City, ND

    Dec 8, 2021

    Private funeral services were held for Floyde E. Syverson, 86, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is caring for the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Watford City Eagles Aerie #3543 Youth Scholarship Fund, Attn: Bill Rafferty, PO Box 784, Watford City, ND, 58854. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, Floyde Syverson joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a...

  • Myron L. Johnson, 63, Fairview, MT

    Dec 8, 2021

    Memorial services for Myron L. Johnson, 63, Fairview, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Myron Leroy was born on Jan. 5, 1958, in Williston, ND the son of Eldin and Frances (Thomas) Johnson. He grew up...

  • Squirts Win the Rough Rider Rumble!

    Brenda Filler|Dec 8, 2021

    Richland Ranger Squirts went undefeated this past weekend in Watford City at Rough Rider Rumble bringing home the Championship! Player of the Game was awarded throughout the 5 game tournament. Receiving player of the game for Richland was Aiden Collins, Kroy Clausen, Kale Averett, Cooper Thiel and Henry Maurer...

  • Sidney Kiwanis Club Welcomes A New Member

    Dec 8, 2021

  • Speech, Drama & Debate Teams Results

    Christy Pierce|Dec 8, 2021

    The team traveled almost 800 miles this weekend to compete in Park against 10 other schools. The Drama Team placed 2nd overall and The Speech and Debate Team placed 3rd overall! The Debate: Public Forum: Corbin Steinbeisser and Daniel Stevens placed 3rd. The Speech: Informative Speaking: Chloe Go placed 3rd. Dramatic Interpretation: Ethan Courtney placed 3rd. Extemporaneous Speaking: Gabby Juarez placed 4th. Memorized Public Address: Noah Thiel placed 4th. The Drama: Classical Theatre: Markalen...

  • Gifts From The Heart, Dec. 11

    Dec 8, 2021

    Gifts from the Heart is set for Saturday Dec. 11, at Masonic Temple across from the Main St. courthouse from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. There are a few things we implemented last year that served us well, so we are going to keep the numbering of the vehicles with one tweak. When you arrive at the Masonic Temple please come to the front door immediately to receive your number, instead of us coming to you. You will then return to your car, placing your number on your windshield, until you see your number on the board our callers will be carrying. Bring your...

  • Grief Support In Eastern Montana

    Darci Wiley|Dec 8, 2021

    Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC) is offering a series of six-week groups to help people in eastern Montana learn about and process grief. Grief is a natural response to loss. Death is a common cause of grief but any loss can cause grief; losses of job, illness, close relationships, trauma and pets among many others. This group is for anyone who has experienced a loss and has a desire for potential healing that eventually can strengthen and enrich life. Participants will meet virtually for one hour, for six weeks. Resident...

  • Upcoming Programs At Fort Buford & Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

    Dec 8, 2021

    Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central times. Thursday, Dec. 16: Confluence History Book Club, 7-8:30 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book, “Revolutionary” by Joseph Ellis. Open to all who have read the book and those who are considering reading it. Saturday, Dec. 18: Confluence Historic Sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welcome to learn hi...

  • AllCheck Welcomes Van To Their Medical Staff

    Dec 8, 2021

    Dr. Carlos Trevino and the AllCheck Medical Clinic staff are excited to announce the addition of Van K. Le, PA-C. She will be beginning her position on Dec. 1, 2021 and will be accepting new patients by calling 406-488-5500, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Van was born in Vietnam and spent most of her teenage years in England before moving to the US in the late 1990s. Van attended South Bank University in England and received her BS honors in food science in 1991. She then received her BS in...

  • Staffing Shortages Could Impact MDT Winter Operations

    Lori Ryan|Dec 8, 2021

    Helena, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to keeping the highways cleared whenever winter weather impacts the state. National workforce shortages are affecting MDT, like many other employers. Recruitment efforts for seasonal maintenance technicians (snowplow operators) in several areas across the state have been severely impacted. The staffing shortages are greater this year creating more challenges statewide. MDT is approximately 50% short of seasonal snowplow operators needed to be fully staffed in Maintenance S...

  • Bypass Restores Drive-In Public Access To Gartside Reservoir FAS

    Marla Prell|Dec 8, 2021

    Miles City - Richland County officials have restored drive-in public access to Gartside Reservoir Fishing Access Site near Sidney after a bridge on the main access road was closed for safety issues. The bridge is still closed following a failed Montana Department of Transportation inspection in late October, but Richland County crews quickly constructed a bypass gravel road around the bridge to preserve access while allowing time for repairs. The bypass will be in place until repairs are...

  • Zion Lutheran Church In Fairview To Host Christmas Concert This Sunday

    Dianne Swanson|Dec 8, 2021

    God speaks through music and art according to Zion Lutheran Church pastor Tim O'Shields. Everyone has the opportunity to feel the season in all its glory this Sunday, Dec. 12 as the church presents its Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. MST. Enjoy music by Sunrise Brass, Allyson Schriver, Renana and youth singers; be uplifted by bible reading and congregational hymns; and soak up the Christmas spirit in the ceremonial 'Hanging of the Greens', a religious symbolism of the word made flesh and God's...

  • Spring Lake Park, Williston, Holiday Lights Drive, Now-Dec. 31

    Dec 8, 2021

    Enjoy thousands of holiday lights now-Dec. 31, 5:30-9:30 p.m. in over 75 displays every evening from inside your vehicle. Tune to 107.1 for holiday music. Entry fee is $5 per car. For those who plan to come often purchase a book of 10 single use passes for $40 from the Visitors Center at 212 Airport Road or call 701-774-9041. You can also fill up your Holiday Lights Drive punch card and get an additional night free. Punch cards are available at the gatehouse while supplies last. Featured Nights Wed., Dec. 8 & Thurs., Dec. 9 - Ice Carving...

  • Enjoy Holiday Events In Williston Williston Downtown Holiday Stroll, Dec. 10

    Dec 8, 2021

    There's something for everyone in downtown Williston. Join us for the Holiday Stroll on Friday, Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m., Main Street. Come and enjoy the ice carver at work, Christmas carolers, Christmas pickle hunt, sales at local businesses, apple cider by Knife River, selfie stations, CVB Holiday store and Nativity set in the old Hallmark Building, photos with Santa for $5 and Mrs. Clause story reading. Concordia Christmas Mission Sale, Dec. 11 Concordia Lutheran Church invites you to their Christmas Mission Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11...

  • Still Time To Participate In Williston's Second Community Christmas Tree Ornament Contest

    Dec 8, 2021

    Individuals are encouraged to get creative and make their best ornament to hang on the community Christmas tree for a chance to win a prize pack. The deadline date to place their ornaments is Friday, Dec. 10. The tree was donated by Marilyn McGinley and was moved on Monday, Nov. 22 to its holder on the corner of 26th St. E. and 2nd Ave. W. The contest is open to all ages with the following age groups: • Under 6 • 7-10 • 11-14 • 15+ To successfully enter the contest, individuals must: • Take a picture of their ornament on the Community Christmas...

  • Eagles Place 3rd at The Eagle

    Dec 8, 2021

    The Sidney wrestling team placed third at their Eagle Wrestling tournament at the Sidney High School this weekend. Placing first was Columbia, ID followed by Post Falls, ID in second. Sidney also took first place in the dual tournament held on Dec. 5. 2021 Results For Sidney Eagle Invitational 103: Gordan Knapp (4-2) placed 4th and scored 20.0 team points. • Champ. Round 1 - Gordan Knapp (S) received a bye • Champ. Round 2 - Ryan Tschetter (RC) won by fall over Gordan Knapp (S) 0:18 113: Ree...

  • Annette Lyn Thiel, 51, Sidney, MT

    Dec 8, 2021

    Funeral services for Annette Lyn Thiel, 51, of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 10, 2021, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Dustin Morgan officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Annette passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home in Sidney, MT. Annette was born Sept 19th 1970 to Ray & Betty Thiel in Sidney MT. She attended Liberty Christian School, graduating in 1988. She attended...

  • Fairview Basketball

    Dec 8, 2021

    Fairview Warriors traveled to Culbertson to play the Culbertson Cowgirls and Cowboys on Dec. 4, 2021. Girls Varsity: Culbertson 59, Fairview 23 Boys Varsity: Culbertson, 45, Fairview, 63 (Photos by Keri McPherson Photography)...

  • Aneta Mae Vitt Gable, 88, Sidney, MT

    Dec 8, 2021

    Funeral services for Aneta Mae Vitt Gable, 88, Sidney, MT, are at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Aneta passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney, MT....

  • Donna M. Frank, 87, Sidney, MT

    Dec 8, 2021

    Services for Donna M. Frank, 87, Sidney, MT, will be at a later date. Condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Donna passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

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