Week of September 25, 2024
Week of September 25, 2024
Dr. Kessler offered some opinions on Montana’s current Senatorial race between incumbent Tester and Republican Sheehy. While my wife and I are grateful for the excellent and compassionate care we receive in Sidney, we live in Watford City, so Montana’s Senator will represent us only indirectly. None the less, I’d like to make a couple observations on Dr. Kessler’s remarks. I’ve practiced medicine for over 30 years myself, in communities more rural than Sidney, so I’m familiar and concerned about the trends over time. While...
As I returned home from my eighth swing through the many small communities of eastern Montana, I was disappointed to learn from the PBS-YPR-Lee Newspapers debate coordinator that Commissioner Downey had not responded to staffing coordination requirements such that the big debate scheduled for Oct. 3 has been cancelled. That’s unfortunate for eastern Montana’s voters. I was looking forward to a cordial exchange of views. From my many visits in eastern Montana it’s become clear to me that people want candidates to make an extra effort on...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks would like to hear from the public about their river recreation experience. A survey is available on the FWP website on the River Recreation Advisory Council page. The rising popularity of river activities in certain areas has led to challenges, such as conflicts among users and different types of recreation. Additionally, FWP has received feedback about congestion on waterways and at access sites. While most agree on the importance of protecting aquatic and terrestrial resources, opinions vary on the...
Fall Sports...
Homecoming in Fairview was another successful game on the gridiron. The Warriors jumped out to an early lead and didn't look back. The first quarter score was 34-0 and expanded to 54-0 at halftime. After another quick score in the third quarter making the score 61-0, the JV unit finished the game. Tyler Loan was 9-10 passing for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns while adding 93 yards on the ground and two more touchdowns on two carries. He also intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown....
Back in June, Montana junior defensive linemen Sloan McPherson did something not many of us would these days: answer a phone call from an unknown number. Fast forward to the last week of August, just as he and the Grizzlies were preparing to take on Missouri State in the season opener, he did something else not many would. And he did it for a good cause. McPherson put the chance to play in one of the few games a college football player gets in life on hold for an opportunity to save someone's...
The Alexander High School Student Council will be hosting a 4-person team golf scramble tournament on Oct. 5 at Fox Hills Golf Course, Watford City. The registration per team is $500 and includes green fees, carts, and food. Various prizes will also be given. Proceeds will go to hosting school events and purchasing a mascot uniform. Sign-in for teams will be held at 11 a.m. at the golf course and the tournament will begin at 12 p.m. f you are interested in donating prizes or in registering a team please contact Amber Severson, student council...
Williston Basin Speedway Fall Roundup Racing Results, Sept. 14 IMCA Hobby Stocks A Feature 1 1st Place: Taylor Heaton, Baker, MT, 11H 2nd Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 3rd Place: Caleb Storbakken, Williston, ND, 16C 4th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 5th Place: Sage Borud, Williston, ND, 6B 6th Place: Kaiden Tuchscherer, Estevan, SK, 91T 7th Place: Shawn Daleske, Sidney, MT, 59D 8th Place: Brian Reid, Williston, ND, 8 9th Place: Matt Sorenson, Williston, ND, 110 IMCA Modifieds A...
The Sidney High School football team hosted Hardin on Sept. 20. The Eagles came out on top 27-20 over the Bulldogs for their first win of the...
Sidney Tendo Taekwondo is excited to announce the return of Stephen Lambdin to Sidney, on Oct. 5 and 6. Lambdin competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil and was a coach in the 2024 Olympics in France. Today, he is an Olympic Coach of Athletic Development for USA Taekwondo. He will be in Sidney teaching his cutting edge, science-based teaching methods to help athletes build stamina, optimal strength and learn proper training methods. Blending hands-on training with motivational teaching for...
The Sidney High School golf team began their week with the junior varsity team traveling to Miles City for the Miles City JV Invitational on Monday, Sept. 16. This nine-hole event consisting of 44 boys and 16 girls had five schools participating: Sidney, Glendive, Lockwood, Billings Central, and Miles City. There was no team scoring. Complete individual results were: Boys JV: 2. Dresden Wesley 43 T4. Matt Savage 48 T20. Rylan Johnson 55 T25. Paul Gonzales 57 T 27. Grayson Morrill 59 Girls JV 3....
The Sidney Cross Country team traveled to Dickinson Friday, Sept. 20, for a meet. Coming in first for the Eagle boys was Carter Heggum who placed ninth overall, and for the Eagle girls was Ryleigh Kleinke who placed sixth overall. Cameron Franck took first place in the middle school girls' race, Kenzie Koch took 3rd, and Paisley Obergfell took 5th. The team score results showed the Sidney varsity boys in 11th place, the Sidney varsity girls in 5th place, the middle school boys in 8th place, and...
Representatives from Richland Rangers Youth Hockey chose an opportune time to attend the Sidney Council meeting Monday, Sept. 16. Their request to the city was for the repair of the parking lot at the hockey facility which they said, and others agreed, was getting very bad. Public Works Director Jeff Hintz stated that he would look at the lot to see what needed to be done. A public hearing followed during which there were no comments concerning the proposal of requesting SLIPA grant money for the city shops, and rehab of bike paths and SMV...
The Attorney General is Montana’s chief law enforcement officer and leads the Montana Highway Patrol. The person who holds that position should know how to protect Montanans, support officers and understand our constitutional rights. Austin Knudsen has proved, once again, that he is not the right person for the job. An internal survey of the Highway Patrol revealed serious problems with Knudsen’s leadership. Montana is in the middle of a drug crisis and almost half the troopers are not optimistic about the leadership or direction of the...
Scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), Sidney, completed a study that shows the use of continuous cropping systems can better sustain crop yields while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in semi-arid regions. NPARL research scientists Upendra M. Sainju, Brett L. Allen, and Jalal D. Jabro evaluated the effect of three long-term (34-year project) dryland cropping systems on GHG emissions and crop yields in the U.S. northern Great Plains. The objective was to...
DICKINSON, ND - The Dickinson State University (DSU) Agriculture Club participated in study abroad this past May to Tokyo, Japan, and surrounding areas, where they had the chance to broaden their understanding of agriculture on a global scale. The primary goal of the trip was to compare agricultural practices in western North Dakota and eastern Montana with those in Japan, offering students a unique perspective on international systems. Victoria Moreno, an active student in DSU's Agriculture...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council held their 43rd annual meeting in Watford City Sept....
The Richland County Farmers Market is nearing the end of the season. The markets run from the second week in July through the second week in October. The Thursday Markets, held on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Reynolds Market parking lot, have three markets remaining: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10. The Saturday Markets have three remaining, as well. The market on Sept. 28 will be moving to the Tractor Supply Company (TSC) sponsored-market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the TSC parking lot. The Oct. 5 market will be the last regular market at the...
Events in Sidney, Mountain Time Wed., Sept. 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 4-7 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - Reynolds Market Parking Lot, Sidney, MT. Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE,...
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Please make an appointment in advance as there is limited availability for walk-ins. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit...
Sidney Bible Baptist Church, 502 S. Central Ave., will be having evangelistic meetings with Evangelist Dwight Smith starting Sunday, Sept. 29 and running through Friday, Oct. 4. Meetings on Sunday will be at 11 am. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday they will be at 7 p.m. Smith is a gifted speaker and musician. He has preached in 49 different states and 22 foreign countries. If you are seeking explanations for today’s difficult questions or you long to know God’s purpose for you, come find clear and concise answers through the Bible...
There will be a benefit for Bryan Cummins on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Waterhole #3 in Fairview. The silent auction runs from 4-7 p.m. with a free-will offering meal being served at 5 p.m. A live auction will follow at 8 p.m. Donations for the auctions may be dropped off with Kim at the Waterhole #3. Cummins, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer in mid-May, has undergone radiation and chemotherapy. His wife, Patti, said that he handled the therapies well although he was horribly tired. The doctors are optimistic but a PET scan in a...
Funeral Services are Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, Montana with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation is Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Mass of the Christian Burial will be Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Mathew's Catholic Church in Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Monica will be laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Monday September 30, 2024, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. 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 September 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT will Pastor Richard Evans officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday September 27, 2024 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Elsa Alvina Banyai, 94 peacefully passed away on Sunday September 22, 2024 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT with family by her side. Funeral Services will be Saturday September 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT will Pastor Richard Evans officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday September 27, 2024 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is...
Celebration of Life Services will be at 11:00 am (MST) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Beach, ND with Reverend Anthony Ahrendt officiating. Inurnment will be at 3:00 pm (MST) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Sunnyside Cemetery in Trotters, ND. 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. Bethine "Beth" D. Sperry, 91 of Sidney, MT formerly of...
