Week of October 23, 2024
As a candidate for State Auditor, I know very well how challenging it is to raise the profile of the office. It is an important office that has a direct impact on all Montanans, but a lot of folks don’t know much about it. Per Montana law, the purpose of the office is to ‘protect Montana insurance consumers.’ My campaign is focused on that role and my qualification for the position based on four decades of ethical business experience. Unfortunately, my opponent is running on lies and issues unrelated to the Montana State Auditor’s...
Dear Editor, Voting season is here again. It is a little bit like voting in the Legislature—you have to sort a few things out. Let me give you some tips I use when deciding how to vote on a bill. The first thing I do is see who is sponsoring the bill. Then I look at who supports or who opposes the bill. These two principles tell me a lot. Let’s take a look at what is on the ballot. First, let’s talk about Constitutional Initiatives 126 and 127. Both of these initiatives are being pushed by liberal Republicans and a Democrat. Most of the...
Fall Sports...
The Wade Davidsen Memorial Disc Golf Tournament was held Saturday, Oct. 19, at Sundheim Park. Results Open/Pro division 1st Hunter Gordon - Sidney 2nd Judd Burman - Fairview 3rd Brandon Brown - Williston 4th Oscar Vega- Williston Amateur division 1st Erik Hull - Williston 2nd Rob Schlothauer - Sidney 3rd Corey Salisbury-...
No. 1 Fairview beat Ekalaka 41-16 to remain undefeated and clinch their second consecutive division championship and third in last four years. Tyler Loan threw three touchdown passes and Troy Karst scored three times. Loan hit Karst from 36-yard to open the scoring and Wyatt McPherson quickly followed with a 31-yard run. Karst scored again in the first on a 43-yard run pushing the score to 21-0 at the end of the first period. In the second quarter, Loan added two more touchdown passes, a...
On Friday, Oct. 18, the Sidney Eagles Cross Country team competed in Glendive at the Eastern "A" Classic. There were 10 class "A" schools in attendance at the Cottonwood Country Club. Congratulations to Carter Heggem who earned fifth place, earning all-conference honors. Good luck to the cross-country team at the state meet next weekend in Missoula! Complete Results: Varsity girls: 17. Morgan Kindopp 21:33.78 38. Ryleigh Kleinke 23:15.74 39. Layla Petrik 23:20.03 57. Dylan Edd 25:17.97 58....
The Sidney volleyball team hosted Fairview for Pack it in Pink Night Oct. 17. Eagles won in 3: 25-20; 25-22;...
Sidney, MT - Sidney High School announces the appointment of Theresa Edwards as the new head softball coach. Board approval for the hire was issued at the Oct. 14 meeting. After one season with the softball team as an assistant coach, Edward's knowledge and a passion for the game made her the ideal fit to lead the program. As a standout fastpitch catcher at Mason County Eastern High School in Custer, MI (2005), Edwards earned All-State, All-Conference, and All–District honors during her...
Tennis enthusiast, teacher, and coach Naldy Hans is proud to promote the Sidney, MT Tennis Club. Naldy has been playing and promoting tennis since he moved to Sidney. One of his concerns was the ability to play tennis in the winter. Thanks to his hard work and connections with the community, he has secured an indoor tennis court at the Limitless Church gym, located at 414 E. Main St., Sidney. The motto of the Sidney Tennis Program is to create, enhance, and generate. The purpose of this program is to make tennis a more popular sport in Sidney...
Sidney hosted Havre for the Fall Sports Senior Night/Throwback Jersey Night on Oct. 18. Eagles lost...
The Richland County Conservation District and the MSU Richland County Extension Office are teaming up to host an agriculture Women’s Night on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Richland County Extension Office. We invite everyone to come and join us. Women’s Night features a great lineup of agriculture speakers and topics: - Pesticide Safety and Wellness for Female Ag Producers -Wendy Becker, MSU Roosevelt County Extension Agent - Biological Control of Noxious Weeds -Melissa Maggio, MT Biological Control Project Coordinator (via zoom) - Common...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University will host nearly 1,800 high school and middle school students from across the state Nov. 14-16 for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo. The event includes leadership development workshops, education about career options with industry representatives, and tours of MSU research and academic facilities. Students will also compete in FFA activities, such as quiz bowls and livestock judging, which will be hosted both on campus and at the Gallatin County fairgrounds. The expo is the result of a partnership between...
August Selina Jovie Connor Roychowdhury was born Aug. 1, 2024 to Autumn Connor and Santosh Roychowdhury, Williston, ND. Maternal grandparents are Janine Connor, Williston, ND, and Harvey Connor, Asheville, NC. Paternal grandparents are Shashikala and Ratan Roychowdhury, Kolkata, India. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. Cavin Ray Klempel was born Aug, 4, 2024 to Katie and Jarvis Klempel, Sidney, MT. Maternal grandparents are Brenda and Tim Larson, Sidney, MT. Paternal grandparents are Pam and Jeff Klempel, Sidney, MT. Brother: Sutton. He weighed 6...
Join us for a spooktacular time at the 2024 Fox Run Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26. We’ll be starting out the fun inside Reynold’s Market for their annual Halloween Costume Contest at 5:15 p.m. with goodies provided. Trunk or Treat will begin at 6 p.m. This year, we are holding a people’s choice best decorated trunk contest during the event so be sure to vote for your favorite participant! Boys and Girls Club of Richland County will also have a table on site to provide club programs information to families. We look forward to enjoying this...
Events in Watford City, Willison & Alexander, Central Time. Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City Wed., Oct. 23 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 3:30-5 p.m. - Workplace Wise -...
That delicious Kiwanis fruit that you ordered will be available for pickup this weekend at City Hall from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 and 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Anyone missing the weekend pickup may get their fruit at City Hall during regular business hours. The fruit, especially the pears, is very perishable so please pick it up as soon as...
“A” Honor Roll Seniors: Caitlynne Carter, Jayla Huft, Robert Knotts, William Martin, Keira Rains, Thomas Young, Juniors: Emma Biernaux, Yulia Chaika, Addison Foss, Brynne Hill, Elene Lomsadze, Gavrilo Majstorovic, Beau Mullin, Brooke Spinner, Cade Verschoot. Freshmen: Tayen Carda, Charles Knotts, Brynn Spinner. 8th Grade: Chelsi Hill “B” Honor Roll Juniors: Kirby Maziee, Curtis Mullin, Koltyn Mullin. Sophomores: Brooke Lien, Ashlyn Sattler. Freshmen; Quertzal Marquina, Brenner Mullin, Kash...
Stephanie Hostetler Friend, Fairview, is battling breast cancer at just 39 years old. To help her through this rough time, there will be a benefit on Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Waterhole #3, Fairview. A free-will donation meal of taco in a bag and a variety of desserts will be served. Both a silent and a live auction will also take place. Since her diagnosis in early June, Friend says has given her life a 360-degree turn. She has gone on a strict diet, giving up sugar and flour and more, exercising and has stopped drinking...
The Savage Community will be holding a Blood Drive at First Lutheran Church of Savage in their fellowship hall, 298 4th Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 12-5 p.m. To make an appointment call 406-776-2218 or signup online at www.redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code: savage. Treat yourself. Come give blood in October for a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS, automatically be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card, there will be 3 lucky winners! Terms apply:...
Lloyd Lester 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, ND with family by his side. Lloyd's memorial service is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Services are pending. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Judith "Judy" Kay McDonald Lester, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and talented artist, passed away Oct. 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the Sidney Health Center, after a courageous, 6-year battle with liver cancer. Judy was born on Sept. 12, 1950, in Billings, MT, to Levi Wayne McDonald...
Janice Kay Kunda, 74, Sidney, MT, passed away on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, Plentywood, MT. At Janice's request there will be no services. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Funeral Services will be Sunday October 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Bainville School in Bainville, MT. Dixie will be laid to rest at the Bainville Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dixie Donalynn Portra was born on July 11, 1962, in Williston, North Dakota. She was the daughter of...
Bennie Baker Finnicum, 91, Sidney, MT, passed away surrounded by family on Oct. 15, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Healthcare Center, Billings, MT. Mass of the Christian Burial is Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT, with Father Jim O’Neil presiding and Deacon Mitch Anderson officiating. Visitation is Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Baker will be laid to rest at the Finnicum Family Cemetery near Culbertson, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral...
Glenn “Merrill” Larson, 96, Sidney, MT, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT. Glenn “Merrill” Larson services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Brorson Church, Sidney, MT. Interment will be in the Brorson Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from noon-6 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
Hubert Johnson, 96, of Sidney, MT passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT, surrounded by his family. Mass of the Christian Burial for Hubert will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 10 AM to 5 PM, at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of...
Funeral services are at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Brorson Church in Sidney, Montana with Bill Cundiff officiating. Interment will be in the Brorson Cemetery, Sidney, Montana. A luncheon will follow in the basement of Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, Montana. Visitation will be on Friday, October 25, 2024, from Noon to 6:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Montana is...
Funeral services will be Friday November 1, 2024, at 10:00 am at Church of the Nazarene in Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Military honors will be presented by the VFW post 4099 in Sidney, MT and representatives from the US Army Funeral Honors Team. Peter will be laid to rest at Richland Memorial Park in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please send...
Funeral Services will be Saturday November 2, 2024, at 10:00am at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday November 1, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family....
Harold Lloyd Thompson, 97, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. Following Harold’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no service. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Savage, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Visitation will be Thursday October 31, 2024, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Harvey will be laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery in Savage, MT. A luncheon will follow at the church for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Hubert will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil as presider. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM, at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
"Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time." From its start in Detroit on Jan. 21, 1915, it has grown to include 445,167 members in clubs all over the world. The Sidney Kiwanis Club was organized on Dec. 22, 1924 and was presented its charter on April 15, 1925 by its sponsoring club, Glendive. Officers were: president Carl Brattin, vice president Ira Bendon, treasurer J.A. Loken, district trustee R.P. Imes and secretary...
Kiwanis strongly supports Key Club for high school students, Builders Club for middle schoolers, K-Kids for Kindergartners, Circle K for college students and Aktion Clubs for those with disabilities. Key Club is very strong with activities such as Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Bingo at Crestwood Inn, recycling at the high school, conducting activities with K-Kids every month, doing Talon at games, helping the Chamber and other organizations with their activities, attending weekly meetings of...
Sidney Kiwanis Club has had a busy year as usual serving the children of our community. “Kids Need Kiwanis!” Our fiscal year began October 1, 2023, with newly installed officers: President, Elaine Stedman; 1st Vice President, Jessica Chamberlin; Second Vice President, Bree Shanks; Secretary/Treasurer, Tami Christensen; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Jessica Chamberlin. October featured our traditional apple/pear fundraiser. Throughout the year, Kiwanis members take tickets at Sidney High School sporting events, beginning with football...
Seniors Beware Of 2025 Medicare Plan D Changes Local Open Enrollment COA SHIP Counselors Available Prescription drug costs are a huge concern for a large number of seniors. Every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare beneficiaries are able to see what their plan will look like for them for the following year and change it if necessary. With the changes to Medicare Part D slated to take effect on Jan. 1, this open enrollment period could be more important than ever. Plan participants should expect to see changes to their plan premiums and...