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Although only 14 years old, Marett Schieber has a strong history of earning top 4-H livestock honors at the Richland County Fair. Marett became involved in livestock judging about six years ago with the support of her parents, Gary and Laura Schieber. In that first year, Marett was selected for the reserve champion novice sheep showmanship award. She followed that up by having her market hog earn grand champion honors in 2016. She then won the grand champion award for novice swine showmanship....
Displaying her great ability of playing the violin and her intelligence in answering questions, Sidney's Annika Bennion was crowned Miss Montana Outstanding Teen in Glendive on Friday night. The oldest daughter of Dr. Brett and Daniela Bennion also captured top honors for both talent and overall interview skills during the program. "I also won people's choice," Annika said. "We had a lot of great contestants. I had a lot of people on Facebook congratulate me and being very encouraging to me."...
The dates of Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, should be fun in Sidney’s downtown area. On each day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., several food vendors offering tasty treats will be located in Reese and Ray’s IGA’s parking lot. Kelly Burke, Sidney IGA store manager, noted the vendors would include Pella’s Pantry, Sons of Norway’s Vikings and mini doughnuts. After receiving instructions how to prepare them from The Main Link, the IGA staff will prepare the great tasting sausages both days. To...
(The following is part of a partnership between the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Richland County Job Service Employers Committee to promote area employers as they seek employees). Sunny's Family Restaurant is a correct name for a place that treats its employees like they are part of the family. "Our crew is like a little work family," Sunny's owner Anissa Gillespie said. "We care about each other. We watch out for each other." Gillespie said the restaurant will need...
Although the traditional Richland County Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, some of the 4-H and school portions will still be conducted. Richland County 4-H's events will look very differently this year with health and safety in mind. Officials are excited that youth will get to complete their projects. The livestock sale for Richland County members will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, with RK Auction conducting the process. This year it's a virtual sale with an...
Although only 14 years old, Marett Schieber has a strong history of earning top 4-H livestock honors at the Richland County Fair. Marett became involved in livestock judging about six years ago with the support of her parents, Gary and Laura Schieber. In that first year, Marett was selected for the reserve champion novice sheep showmanship award. She followed that up by having her market hog earn grand champion honors in 2016. She then won the grand champion award for novice swine showmanship....
With the increase of virus cases and more restrictions announced in Montana, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Sunrise Festival of the Arts. The Sunrise Festival of the Arts has been a very positive event in Sidney for nearly 30 years. The Festival attracts vendors from throughout Montana as well as neighboring states. It’s a tough decision to cancel the Sunrise Festival of the Arts this year, but we feel it’s the best decision to make for the health of our community. We look forwa...
Although the traditional Richland County Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, some of the 4-H and school portions will still be conducted. Richland County 4-H’s events will look very differently this year with health and safety in mind. Officials are excited that youth will get to complete their projects. The livestock sale for Richland County members will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, with RK Auction conducting the process. This year it’s a virtual sale with an...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is one of the locations to offer the public free cloth masks as part of a partnership between the Montana Hospital Association and Montana Department of Commerce. The Montana Hospital Association donated face masks to CVB/Chambers throughout the state in an effort to slow the community spread of Coronavirus. The Sidney Chamber office has 500 masks for the public. The fabric is 100 percent cotton, white in color with loops over the ears. These...
The Bennion Family will share their musical talents as part of the 30th annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by Dasinger Oil Properties, on Saturday, July 11. The day at Veterans Memorial Park will feature a great variety of talent including Sunrise Brass, a short play by Sidney students and Cutting Edge Dance Studio performers. Children of Dr. Brett and Daniela Bennion: Annika, 17, Bronte, 15, and Tarquin, 13, are looking forward to entertaining the crowd starting at about 11:40 a.m....
Thanks to the generosity of Tri-County Implement, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to announce the “Agriculture is Everywhere Promotion” is now underway. The promotion started Monday and runs for five straight weeks at participating stores. When the first shopper finds the matchbox size Case International tractor at a store, that week’s lucky shopper will receive $100 in Chamber Bucks. The store where the tractor will be located changes each week. Tri County Imple...
The Sidney Loyal Order of the Moose and Women of the Moose held its birthday celebration and legacy ceremony during a program on Saturday night, June 27. The Loyal Order of the Moose honored Kenneth Bailey with the Moose of the Year award. Nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award was Mark Delaney. Anna Nistler was the recipient of the Women of the Moose's Co-Worker of the Year honor. Dorothy Fink was the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Moose leaders announced they will donate...
Thanks to the generosity of Tri County Implement, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to announce the "Agriculture is Everywhere Promotion." The promotion starts the week of June 29 and runs for five straight weeks at participating stores. When the first shopper finds the matchbox size Case International tractor at a store, that week's lucky shopper will receive $100 in Chamber Bucks. The store where the tractor will be located changes each week. Tri County Implement...
Sidney native Gresh Jones has definitely made a name for himself for his wrestling achievements. After being a four-time state high school champion in Sidney, Jones was a four-time national meet qualifier at Dickinson State University. The honors earned Jones selection as one of this year's finalists for the Montana Little Sullivan Award, which is given to the state's top amateur athlete. Because of coronavirus concerns, it's still hasn't been determined when the award ceremony will take place....
Jimmie Ashcraft, a long time physician in Sidney, will be one of the featured authors during the Sunrise Festival of the Arts in Sidney on Saturday, July 11. The 30th annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by Dasinger Oil Properties, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Ashcraft has discussed his books often at the Sunrise Festival after practicing at Sidney Health Center for 25 years. His books have included "Reflections of a Country Doctor," "The Next...
(The following is part of a partnership between the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Richland County Job Service Employers Committee to promote area employers as they seek employees). Although a grocery store is a busy place, employees at Reese and Ray's IGA in Sidney also make sure that they can share a laugh or two during their day. "Everybody tries to have a fun time," IGA's manager Kelly Burke said. "We all try to make it a fun atmosphere. We laugh and kid with each...
Thanks to the generosity of Tri County Implement, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited to announce the "Agriculture is Everywhere Promotion." The promotion starts the week of June 29 and runs for five straight weeks at participating stores. When the first shopper finds the matchbox size Case International tractor at a store, that week's lucky shopper will receive $100 in Chamber Bucks. The store where the tractor will be located changes each week. Tri County Implement...
House District 35 candidates Joel Krautter and Brandon Ler discussed their differences on issues during a forum sponsored by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture along with the Richland County Farm Bureau on Thursday, May 14. Medicaid Expansion, the Solutions Caucus and the economy were among the topics of the candidates' forum between the two Republicans. Mail-in ballots for the primary election must be postmarked by May 26. Ler said he doesn't believe that Krautter has done a...
The 2020-2021 Sidney Area Leadership Program through the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is being planned to start this fall. Applications are now being accepted. To receive an application, contact the Sidney Chamber at 433-1916 or [email protected]. Founded in 1998, the program is designed to develop the leadership potential within our community. The leadership program brings together individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences with demonstrated talent and...
Sidney native Cole Fink, Fink Furniture, has been selected as the Featured Artist for this year's Sunrise Festival of the Arts presented by XTO Energy. The 30th annual event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at Veterans Memorial Park. Fink explained that he started working on wood pieces in 2012 while he was living in Germany with his wife, Erin, who was serving in the military at the time. His first effort was a coffee table for their home. "Once I finished all the furniture for the house, I...
Due to restrictions in relation to Coronavirus, area churches have been posting videos on their website and Facebook so their members can watch weekly services. That format will continue for the majority of them on this Easter Sunday. Pastor Rolf Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church said the church's first video was two Sundays ago. Trinity also posted a video last Wednesday. "We've pre-recorded services and then put the link to our congregation's Facebook page," Preus said. "We will keep doing it...
Dealing with the crisis of the Coronavirus, restaurant owners are working together and coming up with new ideas in order to survive while dealing with the current challenges. One example is the owners of Footers Restaurant, Jerry and Robin Watson. "We're trying to brainstorm different ideas back and forth," Jerry said of himself and other restaurant owners. "The Moms and Pops aren't trying to hide any secrets. We all want to come through this strong." Jerry noted that Jennifer Moore, owner of...
The Bakken Brew Fest, originally scheduled for April 11, has been postponed because of concerns regarding the Coronavirus. The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture plans to reschedule the event for sometime during this summer. Chamber officials are in the process of contacting brewers to determine which date is the best option for everybody. Attracting crowds from throughout the region, the Bakken Brew Fest is a fun tasting experience that is looked forward to by many area residents...
The Sidney Chamber Leadership Task Force has decided to postpone the leadership class graduation ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, until a later date. The decision was made because of the Coronavirus outbreak....
On the request of tournament coaches, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture compiled an All-Tournament team from the District 2C basketball tournaments determined by a vote of coaches. For the boys’ tournament, Fairview’s senior Alex Schriver was the top vote-getter. Also voted to the first team were Fairview’s senior Josh Herron, Fairview’s senior Cody Asbeck, Plentywood’s senior Tyson Flickinger and Froid-Lake’s sophomore Javonne Nesbit. Selected to the second team were MonDak...
