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  • Trades Persons Fair May 4, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|Apr 13, 2022

    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...

  • Youth Movement To Carry Cross From Sidney To Fairview On Good Friday

    Dianne Swanson|Apr 6, 2022

    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...

  • Youth Movement To Carry Cross From Sidney To Fairview On Good Friday

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 23, 2022

    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...

  • Trades Persons Fair May 4, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 16, 2022

    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...

  • Youth Movement To Carry Cross From Sidney To Fairview On Good Friday

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 16, 2022

    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...

  • 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...

  • Groskinskys: A Lifetime Of Adventures

    Dianne Swanson|Nov 3, 2021

    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,...

  • "Fairview's Pastor" Receives Above & Beyond For Fairview Award

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 20, 2021

    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...

  • Hellands Receive Above And Beyond Award For Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|Sep 15, 2021

    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...

  • Boys & Girls Clubs Get New Home

    Dianne Swanson|Dec 25, 2019

    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...

  • Vision of Hope

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 30, 2019

    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....

  • Kallem Active Volunteer in Sidney

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 30, 2019

    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...

  • Beet Harvest Progressing

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 23, 2019

    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....

  • Beet Harvest, Contracts and Exchange Visitors

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 23, 2019

    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...

  • Sidney NAPA Changes Ownership, Name and Location

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 16, 2019

    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...

  • Williston Saddlery to Celebrate 40 Years

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 2, 2019
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    A deep love of animals, particularly horses, plus a thirst for knowledge and a desire to share it, created the perfect combination for Bill and Karen Novak to take Williston Saddlery from a small tack display in an insurance business to a thriving ag business serving a 100 mile radius of Williston, ND. The newly married couple on their first teaching assignments knew they would some day like to own a tack and feed business but did not want to compete with Williston Saddlery owner Clarence Moe....

  • Sugarbeet Harvest Tentatively Set to Begin This Weekend

    Dianne Swanson|Sep 25, 2019

    Growers and Sidney Sugars are keeping an anxious eye on the weather forecast as they gear up for this year's harvest. As of Monday, the start date for harvest has not yet been determined due to the forecasted rain again for the end of the week. Our hope is to begin harvest this coming weekend. This year's crop may not break records but it looks very good according to Sidney Sugars general manager David Garland. While the beets could have used some warmer weather late in the season, root samples taken September 5 showed projected tonnage of 31.4...

  • Lasting Looks Permanent Cosmetics, LLC Opens in Sidney

    Dianne Swanson|Sep 4, 2019

    Stacey Indergard, RN, CPCP wants to make people feel good and look good. Having had permanent makeup done herself seven years ago by an RN in Billings, Indergard knows the convenience and great, natural looks it can provide. Indergard completed her training at Simply Body Art Studio in Phoenix where she studied aesthetic technique and color theory. At the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals convention in Las Vegas in April, she passed a rigorous exam to become a Certified Permanent...

  • Moe's Smokin' Grill Open in Sidney

    Dianne Swanson|Aug 28, 2019

    There's an exciting new place for everyone to enjoy fantastic smoked meats and BBQ, right here in Sidney. Eric and Keri Brown have teamed up with Cheryl Olson to offer the best smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches in the area. Try some ribs, a buffalo burger or maybe a taco or loaded baked potato. Waffle fry nachos tickle anyone's taste buds, and there are lots of side dishes to go with any entrée. All the meats are prime and they will accommodate requests if possible. Beginning Friday,...

  • FCCLA Shines at Nationals

    Dianne Swanson|Aug 7, 2019

    The Mission of FCCLA (Family, Consumer, Community Leaders of America) is "To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge and career preparation. Four members from Fairview and one from Sidney attended the National FC...

  • Free Lunch, Parades and Fun Highlight Fairview's Old Timers Reunion & Summer Festival

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 17, 2019

    Fairview will host its 73rd annual Old Timers Reunion and Summer Festival this weekend, July 19 to 21. Lots of old favorite activities are back, combined with some new events, to make the weekend fun for everyone. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in Sharbono Park. Meet your friends and family Friday night for tasty hamburgers in the park from 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Class of 65, with proceeds going towards festival expenses. Registration of Old Timers will take place at that time,...

  • Cape Air Officials Visit Sidney

    Dianne Swanson|Jul 17, 2019

    Cape Air officials met with community members July 10 to outline their plans for continuing air service to northeastern Montana. The Essential Air Service contract is up for renewal, with a meeting in Billings July 12 during which representatives from each area submitted recommendations to Washington. Walt McNutt is the representative for the Sidney area. The biggest news from Cape Air was the addition of new twin engine Tecnam P2012 Traveller airplanes to their fleet. The planes will offer one...

  • Sidney Run Club Offers Exercise and Fun

    Dianne Swanson|Jun 26, 2019

    The Sidney Run Club offers a great opportunity for exercise and fellowship once a week in Sidney. The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at a different location to start and end the run. This Thursday, June 27, they will get together at the Cattle-ac, which alternates with Mucho Si on the last Thursday. The first Thursday of each month finds runners at the Tap House, with the second Thursday at the Meadowlark, and the third Thursday at Pizza House. Runs occur each Thursday from mid-March...

  • American Crystal Sugar Executive Explains New Grower Contract

    Dianne Swanson|May 8, 2019

    When American Crystal purchased Holly Sugar many years ago, then agricultural manager Russ Fullmer was asked about the long-range prospects for the factory. His answer was that the factory would keep operating as long as it was profitable. Brian Ingulsrud, vice president of agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company and chief operating officer for Sidney Sugars, was in Sidney Monday to address the issue of the new beet grower contract with Sidney Sugars employees and the public after recent...

  • Long Time Couple Excited to Attend ROI Prom

    Dianne Swanson|May 8, 2019

    Anna Nistler, in a fancy, long grey dress, and Chad Richards in a tuxedo, will make one of the cutest couples on the dance floor at the "Summer Nights" ROI Prom June 22 in Sidney. Although they have been a couple for many years, other than a three year split a while ago, Nistler asked Richards to be her prom date. They are both really excited about all the trappings – dressing up, taking their first limo ride, enjoying a fancy dinner, and their first ever prom grand march and dance. "It'll be co...

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