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Dear Editor, Montanans cannot afford to continue Elsie Arntzen’s bumbling leadership of the Montana Office of Public Instruction by voting in her deputy superintendent. Remember, auditors of THEIR OPI found that Elsie and her staff were unable to account for $ 67.5 million dollars of federal funding. In addition, the current leaders at OPI have supported “school choice” which means your tax dollars will go to private schools not toward providing your children a quality education we all expect from Montana schools. It does not make sense to ta...
Over the past 43 years I have served our community and now in a more limited way continue to do so by choosing to be vaccinated against COVID and by wearing a mask in public places. With only 40% of Richland County vaccinated, there is still a risk that I could become infected and pass this to my husband who has underlying health conditions. In our home we are most comfortable with those who are also fully vaccinated. These individuals are also committed to protecting our community’s health and returning to a full economy. It is i...
Letter To The Editor In response to Brad Tschida’s editorial comments on House Representative Joel Krautter’s voting record, I as a Montana’ taxpayer and voter the past 44 years, did some research. SB 338, collection of bed/hotel taxes, provides funds for the Historic preservation grant program: historic sites, museums, tourist promotion, maintenance of state parks and construction of the Montana Heritage Center. HB 661, the aviation fuel tax, will increase revenues for MDT’s grants to local public use airports (Glendive and Sidney), aviatio...
Amy Rassier, 2011 Sidney High School graduate and University of North Dakota student and past Junior Catholic Daughter, spoke to Court Mother Cabrini #1766 of Sidney, Montana on January 6, 2014 about her study abroad experience with Semester at Sea (SAS). Rassier was the recipient of the CDA Scholarship in 2012. SAS is a multiple country study abroad experience where students and faculty live and take classes on a ship. Rassier discussed how the program was a great hands-on experience and a...
On June 7th Troy Simonsen was ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ by Most Rev. David D. Kagan Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Fargo, Bishop of Bismarck at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo N.D. On Father’s Day he returned to his home parish St. Matthew’s in Sidney where he celebrated Mass. Afterwards a reception was hosted for Rev. Troy Simonsen by Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766....
Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766 honored our priests Fr. Ned Shinnick and Fr. Jim O’Neil at their Dec. 3 meeting. Also present was guest Suzie Aldrich. Our Bazaar Gift Card Raffle winners were Karen Bieber and Elda Gabrielson. In December monies from the Bazaar will go toward the Interfaith meal that St. Matthews hosts as well as to grocery gift cards for the needy. Our cup of compassion for Nov, and Dec, will be given to former parishioners Mark and Lora Eckstine who are in the P...
Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Mother Cabrini #1766 installed new officers and received new members during Mass in November.That evening, after a cake reception, the membership prepared Christmas boxes for children in need....
Lutherans and Catholics of Eastern Montana gathered in Pella Lutheran’s new hospitality center for a potluck supper, devotions and a presentation by Pastor Paul Seastrand ELC of Lewistown, ”What has kept Lutherans and Catholics apart over the years?” Next Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings and Bishop Jessica Crist , ELC also of Great Falls addressed the topic, “What are our hopes for overcoming divisions?” Then lay persons from Sidney Eric Beenken, Lutheran and Joe Steinbeisser, Catholic spoke on “How do we live our...
Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Mother Cabrini #1766 from St. Matthew’s shared songs and delicious pies with the residents of Crestwood Inn in Sidney. The Juniors led by Lynette Farr, Leslie Thiessen and Kathy Bidegaray came in costumes for a Halloween celebration....
St. Matthew’s Fall Dinner (Sidney) was enjoyed by many area residents Sunday Oct. 21. Members from the parish baked pies, prepared the meal, kept the lines flowing smoothly and helped with clean up. Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766 served at the entry of the gym collecting monies and also selling raffle tickets for gift cards from local businesses. CDA will use raffle proceeds for Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery gifts for needy families....
Yvonne Volkman is the best qualified candidate for the position of Clerk of District Court. She has been trained and employed four years under our present respected clerk, Arlene Riggs and now serves as chief deputy clerk of court. My experience working with Yvonne has been church related where as a Director of Religious Education and a volunteer, she always has been prepared, efficient, and dedicated to her obligations. I know her to be mature, honest and a very hard worker. At the forum sponsored by Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce...
