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It’s Kiwanis fruit sales time once again! The club’s biggest fundraiser, which all goes to support youth in our area, is on now through Sept. 28. New this year are honeycrisp apples, adding to the popular gala apples and Bartlett pears. Anyone wishing to contribute but who can’t use the fruit may consider donating to The Boys and Girls Club or local food banks and schools. Boxes are $30 each and available from any Kiwanian. Delivery will be mid-October....
Silver Bells Craft & Vendor Show, Nov. 26 in Fairview, is shaping up to be an exciting day full of fun and shopping opportunities for everyone. Organizer Faith Oakland outlined some of the highlights for the day including a kids crafting corner, music and Allison’s Cookie Jar with adult classes. Over 25 booths are already spoken for and will include the first sales of the amazing new ornament for 2022 as well as stickers featuring the new Fairview logo. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to market your business, and enjoy an early b...
Cliff Naylor, famous for his "Off The Beaten Path" stories on KFYR TV, has published his third book featuring rural treasures in North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. "These are 50 new places, all well worth a trip to," Naylor said. Because it is self-published rather than through the North Dakota Tourism, Naylor was able to include eastern Montana places like the unique little town of Westby, the remarkable Fairview Lift Bridge, and the Dirty Shame Show, Scobey. Although...
Books! Books! Books! Over 2000 new books, and more coming in every week, await the reader at Page Turners, 214 S. Central Ave., Fairview. Owners Betty Cherrey and Sarah Manuel love to read, and love books but there was nowhere locally to buy them. So, they opened their independent bookstore on May 17. They are delighted to bring this new, much needed, family owned business to Fairview. Featuring the latest releases as well as some old favorites, fiction and non-fiction books for kids and adults...
During the blizzard April 13, 11 year old Brycen Fox was watching out of his window across the street from Sharbono Park in Fairview as the U.S. flag was ripped off its pole by the wind. Having been taught by his dad Tucker to respect the flag, he immediately headed out, struggling through waist high snowdrifts, to rescue it. His mom Kayla said Brycen returned with the flag held over his head, then he and his sister Skyler unfurled it, never letting it hit the floor. Brycen said it just seemed...
Calling her "unprecedented in her activities for the Fairview Schools and highly motivated to help the community in any way possible," the members of Fairview's FFA nominated Vanessa Pooch for the Above and Beyond For Fairview award which was presented to her by Chamber member Kerry Finsaas at the recent FFA banquet. The nomination letter stated that "there is one person who has done extensive work for the Fairview community, motivating the younger generation, promoting mental health and...
Powder Keg in Fairview invites everyone to help celebrate their 50th Anniversary now through May 15 with daily specials on food and drinks which will be posted on Facebook, as well as nightly drawings for a $50 gift card, no purchase necessary. Harold and Charlene Helland opened Powder Keg May 7, 1972 with endless support from the community. A veteran of the Korean War, Harold credits "the greatest generation" World War II vets with pushing him to get a job, go to college, and create a good...
In an effort to connect high school students and the public with local contacting businesses and tech training programs, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Trades Persons Fair from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Fairview High School. Trades people such as plumbers, electricians, equipment operators and more are in high demand. The tech industry is always looking for employees. The fair is an attempt to connect students with local businesses that can best explain the rewards of a career in those fields. It is also designed as a...
In an effort to connect high school students and the public with local contacting businesses and tech training programs, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Trades Persons Fair from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Fairview High School. Trades people such as plumbers, electricians, equipment operators and more are in high demand. The tech industry is always looking for employees. The fair is an attempt to connect students with local businesses that can best explain the rewards of a career in those fields. It is also designed as a...
The youth of Zion Lutheran Church along with youth from Sidney, Savage and beyond will carry a 12-ft. cross from Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney to Fairview starting at noon on April 15, Good Friday with 14 stops along the way to read Scriptural accounts of the Way of the Cross. The walk will end at Zion Lutheran Church where participants will enjoy an Agape meal and a short Worship Celebration Service. All area youth in Montana and North Dakota, and those young at heart are invited to participate in this walk to give thanks for the Cross-and...
In an effort to connect high school students and the public with local contacting businesses and tech training programs, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Trades Persons Fair from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Fairview High School. Trades people such as plumbers, electricians, equipment operators and more are in high demand. The tech industry is always looking for employees. The fair is an attempt to connect students with local businesses that can best explain the rewards of a career in those fields. It is also designed as a...
The youth of Zion Lutheran Church along with youth from Sidney, Savage and beyond will carry a 12-ft. cross from Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney to Fairview starting at noon on April 15, Good Friday with 14 stops along the way to read Scriptural accounts of the Way of the Cross. The walk will end at Zion Lutheran Church where participants will enjoy an Agape meal and a short Worship Celebration Service. All area youth in Montana and North Dakota, and those young at heart are invited to participate in this walk to give thanks for the Cross-and...
The youth of Zion Lutheran Church along with youth from Sidney, Savage and beyond will carry a 12 foot cross from Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney to Fairview starting at noon on April 15, Good Friday with 14 stops along the way to read Scriptural accounts of the Way of the Cross. The walk will end at Zion Lutheran Church where participants will enjoy an Agape meal and a short Worship Celebration Service. All area youth in Montana and North Dakota, and those young at heart are invited to participate in this walk to give thanks for the Cross-and...
In an effort to connect high school students and the public with local contacting businesses and tech training programs, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Trades Persons Fair from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Fairview High School. Trades people such as plumbers, electricians, equipment operators and more are in high demand. The tech industry is always looking for employees. The fair is an attempt to connect students with local businesses that can best explain the rewards of a career in those fields. It is also designed as a...
The youth of Zion Lutheran Church along with youth from Sidney, Savage and beyond will carry a 12 foot cross from Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney to Fairview starting at noon on April 15, Good Friday with 14 stops along the way to read Scriptural accounts of the Way of the Cross. The walk will end at Zion Lutheran Church where participants will enjoy an Agape meal and a short Worship Celebration Service. All area youth in Montana and North Dakota, and those young at heart are invited to participate in this walk to give thanks for the Cross-and...
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...
Bud and Anne Groskinsky's story is a love story, their love for each other, the land they've worked together, the many people who have touched their lives and the wonders of the planet. Married for 66 years, the couple got acquainted at the log cabin church in Crane when Anne was still in high school and working a summer job at Pickering Honey Company. They were married one week after Anne graduated from high school and headed to Rocky Mountain College in Billings where they both got degrees,...
Kelly Sloan has served as pastor of Fairview Alliance Church for 27 years, longer than any other pastor of any denomination in Fairview. Along the way, he has become known as Fairview's pastor with his engaging manner and obvious caring for all God's children, no matter their circumstances. One aspect Kelly enjoys is what he calls his post office ministry. "You have to get the mail and when you do, you talk to people," he explained. "It's one thing I love about a small town. You can walk or...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce presented it's first "Above And Beyond For Fairview" award to Harold and Clay Helland, owners of Powder Keg, for their contributions to the community for almost 50 years. But Hellands credit the community of Fairview for their success. "Fairview has been wonderful to me and Dad, and when somebody needs help, you help. It's not above and beyond, it's just what you do," Clay stated. From the very beginning, the community built the Powder Keg and kept it growing...
On April 1, 2019, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the MonDak – Richland Unit moved into their long-awaited new home across from Central Elementary School in Sidney. After receiving the historic Lonsdale Methodist Church, remodeling began to create a building full of fun and learning opportunities for up to 300 children. An addition to the church houses a welcoming reception area, staff offices, the board room, five spacious program areas, both teaching and commercial kitchens and a multi-purpose r...
The Middle School auditorium in Sidney rang with music and song Sunday, October 27 as Emmaus House held its annual fundraiser to support their mission and Vision of Hope, which provides scholarships to high school students and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Performers for the event were internationally renowned opera star and musician Christopher Bengochea on the piano, nine year old Felixe Becker on the violin and 11 year old Jean Elazar Bengochea on the cello....
On October 21, Sidney mayor Rick Norby again proclaimed November 1 as Extra Mile Day, a day dedicated to volunteerism. Sidney was the first town in Montana, besides the larger cities, to become a part of this national day. Norby said he wanted to recognize the many non-profits, boards and individuals who do so many great things in the community. No special events are planned, but Norby hopes that another organization will grab hold of the special day and do some events in the future. Of Nick...
As of Friday, October 18, Sidney Sugars agricultural manager Duane Peters estimated beet harvest at a third complete with some growers at 10% and others at 50%. The biggest factor in the disparity is the type of soil with the heavier ground retaining more moisture. "We've made good strides this week," Peters said. Frost shut down harvest Sunday and Monday to let the beets heal before heading into storage. With no damaged beets, the piles will hold in the long term and beets will process well....
After being delayed a couple of weeks due to excess moisture, sugar beet harvest started in the afternoon of Monday, October 7 at the Scott Buxbaum farm north of Fairview. As both a grower and president of the Montana Dakota Beet Growers Association, Buxbaum talked about the harvest and negotiations with Sidney Sugars during a short break from digging last Wednesday morning. Harvest has been sporadic with a couple of days of digging, followed by a shutdown caused by slippery conditions at the...
On June 1, 2019, the Sidney NAPA store changed ownership and name, becoming Sidney Auto Supply. On July 1, the former Farm & Home building was purchased with work beginning immediately to upgrade that space. New flooring, lighting and a coat of paint have brightened up the interior while new siding in NAPA blue and tan has spruced up the exterior. A target date of October 28 has been set for the new store to open, with a NAPA crew coming in to ensure a seamless move. The NAPA Auto Parts sign is...
