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Compiling stories about Fairview for the Sidney Herald about 15 years ago sparked her interest in area history and since then, Fairview native, Debbie Baxter Crossland, has been compiling the history of Fairview and its development across the state line between Montana and North Dakota. At the same time, she was writing, she started a data base with business names and personal names so she could cross check all that information. Now, she is putting all that knowledge in a book. With thousands of...
Mackenzie Hill, a young author originally from Phoenix but now residing in Sidney, will sign copies of her debut book, "The Court of Ivory Feathers" at Page Turners, Fairview, from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The theme of this fantasy novel is learning to find the courage in yourself to overcome your fears. It is based on a girl who found normalcy in the most toxic and bloodiest village in Wylana. When she gets selected as a blood bride, she flees with her fiance' only to be betrayed....
At one time, country schools dotted the landscape of Richland County. Now, only one, Brorson School, remains active. With just one teacher, and students from 1st -8th grade, the country school was the hub of the community. For many immigrant kids, it was their introduction to English; for those who attended, the memories never die. Brothers and sisters, friends and foes were all in the same room, doing their best to get along and learn their lessons. Most of the old country schools have either b...
Stop by Awakened Wellness, 310 S. Central, Sidney, every Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Flea Market Friday. Owner Tanya Candee wants to provide space for vendors to sell their wares each week, and offer the public a chance to acquire home grown things such as eggs and milk, quality crafts and rummage sale items. Vendors are wanted at just $5 per table. You must supply your own table and chairs and stay until 2 p.m. Vendors who commit to weekly sales would be able to leave their items in the...
Sidney Country Club is excited to announce the installation of golf simulators in the club house with both league and open play available. Tentative hours of operation are 7-11 a.m. and 2-7 p.m. seven days a week. Leagues will start at 5:30 p.m. with men's on Mondays and Thursdays and ladies' on Tuesdays. Wednesday is mixed night with players calling in to reserve a tee time. Leagues are filling up fast, with Thursday night men's already full so call now to reserve your spot! Open play is...
Fairview students from 4th-8th grade, (96 in all), had the amazing opportunity to attend the Cultural Fair and Youth Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Poplar, hosted by the Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resources Department as part of Native American Week. The invitation stated that they wanted to share the many areas of significance throughout their aboriginal homelands and educate how they are connected to shared lands beyond their reservation lands. 'The tribal people are living cultures that are...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has a full day filled with activities for all ages planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. vendors will be offering their wares on West Main while the Richland County Sportsman’s Club hosts a car show on East Main. Check out the Pumpkin Patch at Reynolds’ Market, the Fall Festival Build-a-Board at Mimi’s Kitchen, the coloring contest at Sunny’s Family Restaurant, and candle pouring at Meraki, face painting at Boutique 33 and hair tinsel at Studio 20, plus chalk and window paintin...
Richland Economic Development is very pleased to have brought back coal tax dollars which will help Savage Public Schools with badly needed repairs. The school's loss of tax dollars from the Savage Mine has had a devastating effect on their budget and their long-term plans for facility upkeep. The award of $281,000 from the Montana Coal Board will allow them to continue necessary repairs to the building, including windows, insulation to cinder block walls, siding, soffit and some roof repairs....
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...
It's time to get dressed up and have a ball at the second annual Fireman's Ball Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Richland County Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a social followed by a fantastic dinner prepared by the firemen, who are great cooks! Then rock the night away to the country and rock sounds of "Plowed Under Band". The silent auction closes and the live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Other activities include the floating polaroid cameras for on-the-spot photos, and prizes for such...
Jeff Bieber, Fairview, is a life-long farmer and has been a seed dealer most of his adult life. His son, Justin, joined him in the business in 2015 when they added Pioneer corn, soybean, canola, sunflowers and forage products to their seed line. In 2022 he also brought in Westbred spring and winter wheat seeds. Now the duo is expanding even further with the creation of Texas Red Ag Services in an effort to better serve their customers. With a commercial seed treater, additional sales agent, new products, new partners, and a corn grain drier,...
11 dispatchers provide the critical connection between people in need and the agencies best suited to assist them, including the Richland County Sheriff's office, Sidney and Fairview Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, all the fire departments in Richland County, and the Montana Highway Patrol. The job is a rewarding one, knowing that you have helped someone in trouble, and assisted the various agencies in their mission of keeping the community safe. Richland County is currently...
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...
Join in the fun from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 as Rathbun Equipment Services expresses its heartfelt appreciation for your support, and celebrates its first anniversary. Rathbun will have pancakes ready at 8 a.m. and will serve up lunch as well. A food truck will also be on site for those who don't like his cooking! He is very excited to have the Sidney VFW do the flag raising at 10 a.m. Register for door prizes and join in some fun games. For the past year, Rathbun Equipment Services...
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 co...
Fairview -- A benefit for 25-year-old Fairview native Pat Hardy and his wife Salina will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Double Barrel Saloon & Casino, Fairview, The evening begins with a chili dinner at 5 p.m. and silent auction from 5-7:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 8 p.m. Donations for the auctions may be dropped off with Jacq Free at MonDak Family Clinic or Mel at Horizon Resources in Fairview. In Sidney, Jessica at Thrivent Financial and Kimberly at Franz Construction are...
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...
Jeff Bieber, Fairview, is a life-long farmer and has been a seed dealer most of his adult life. His son, Justin, joined him in the business in 2015 when they added Pioneer corn, soybean, canola, sunflowers and forage products to their seed line. In 2022 he also brought in Westbred spring and winter wheat seeds. Now the duo is expanding even further with the creation of Texas Red Ag Services in an effort to better serve their customers. With a commercial seed treater, additional sales agent, new...
A benefit for Kevin Kringen will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Sidney Elks Lodge following the Wanna Be An Elk golf tournament. A silent auction will be held from 4-7 p.m. with a pulled pork and brisket dinner at 5 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m. Monetary donations may also be made at the Elks or to the Kevin Kringen benefit account at Stockman Bank. Kevin is not afraid of dying. His strong faith assures him that he will meet up with family and friends who have gone before him. "I'm...
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a family boating on the Yellowstone River regarding a body hanging from the Fairview Bridge at 3:49 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Aug. 25. Detective Brandon Kindred said their office determined that the incident was a suicide and there is no foul play suspected. The office is not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family but said it was a 44-year-old male, Mexican native who was most recently a Colorado resident. Next of Kin have been notified and our thoughts are with t...
Gary Schoepp, Action Auto and Eagle Country Ford car dealer, Sidney, said he was totally amazed when pictures of he and his wife, Karen, started to appear on the screen at the Montana Auto Dealers Association (MADA) meeting in Helena Saturday, Aug. 17. That segment of the banquet involved the presentation of the Eagle Award. As more and more photos appeared, it gradually dawned on him that he was this year's recipient of the prestigious award. "It really took me aback," Schoepp said. "It was a...
They’ve talked about it for years and now Ira and Amy Lake are taking the plunge into the restaurant business. “We’ve talked about it over the years, ever since the M&M closed. We wanted to get back into the restaurant business but with a smaller venue. Then we started wondering who was going to take over the sale yard. And here we are. This is ideal,” Ira explained. They hope to have the Cattlemen’s Cafe at Sidney Livestock Market Center open by Aug. 27. It’s a natural fit for Ira whose grandparents Martin and Myrtle Lake, then his parents...
A public hearing on the City of Sidney’s proposed budget will be on the top of the agenda during their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at City Hall. Fee assessment includes garbage, street lighting, street maintenance, snow removal and street sweeping. Included in the budget is a rate increase for garbage from $200 per year to $250 per year or $4.17 per month. Secretary/treasurer Jessica Chamberlin explained that the increase is due to the jump in garbage truck replacement costs from $230,000 to over $400,000 per tr...
While many of the seamstresses who created the 100-year-old quilt blocks found in an old trunk belonging to Mary Helen (Daniels) Arneson have been identified, the search for information continues. Anyone who may have any information about Blanche Boltus, Ellen Bowden, Maude Glenn, Sadie Johnson, Mary Klute, Angus Lloyd, Iver L. Post or Ina Richardson is asked to please contact Becky Daniels at 406-798-3647 or [email protected]. The Girard Homemakers are working to preserve the blocks which are in pristine condition, and place them in...
Awakened Wellness owner Tanya Candee, RN, is pleased with the increased space provided by her new location at 310 S. Central Ave., Sidney, just south of the Moose Lodge. She explained that she simply grew out of her old space. "I was using every square inch and it was not functioning the way I needed it to." She has not added new product or services but there is now space for more than one client to shop her line of healthy products. She offers fluoride-free toothpaste, non-toxic hygenic...
