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Democratic nominee for US House of Representatives Rob Quist gave a speech in Glendive at the Makoshika Park Visitors Center on Thursday, May 18th. The speech was a part of the Hands Off Our Health Care Tour, a Quist effort that on the same day went to the Wolf Point Community Center at and Loaded Toad Coffee in Glasgow. While not limited to health care, as Quist took opportunities to reiterate his platform and address statements made by his opponent, Republican nominee Greg Gianforte, the...
Savage Public School held its first ever Writing Carnival on May 17th. The carnival, an all-day K-12 event, is intended to open up all avenues of writing for students and to share their work with peers. The carnival began at the beginning of the school day, where students were divided into groups and given their first task. From there, the individual groups traveled around Savage to five different writing stations, including the Fire House and the Museum, where they were given writing prompts....
A rally was held in Sidney on Thursday May 11th for the campaign of Greg Gianforte, the Republican nominee running for Montana's House seat in the May 25th special election. The seat, vacated after Incumbent Representative Ryan Zinke took the appointment of the United States Secretary of the Interior, necessitated the special election which Montana Governor Steve Bullock called for within 100 days of Zinke vacating the seat. Present at the rally were Chris Cox, executive member of the National...
On Monday, May 8th, Alexander Public School held a STEM & Technology Showcase from 6-8 PM. Represented were students from K-12 who built projects that demonstrated their knowledge of engineering and technology. Parents could tour the gymnasium, moving from exhibit to exhibit, starting with the youngest students who had learned basic elements of science and technology, where the exhibition extended to the upper classmen who were demonstrating 3-D printing, computer programming and robots both rem...
Some of the youngest creative members of the community demonstrated their talent at the Sidney-Richland County Library on April 4th. Seven Richland County Boys and Girls Club members were featured at a book reading of original, professionally published children's books each child had written for the WRiTE BRAiN book program. Parents, Boys and Girls Club staff and members of the community sat in attendance to watch each child read their book aloud and take questions afterward. The children included Sienna Boehler (5th grade), Lucy Sommerfield...
Cancer is a pervasive health concern in America. Most of us know someone who has battled cancer, or is currently doing so. The Cancer Coalition, in cooperation with the Foundation for Community Care, the Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department is holding the 12th annual 2017 Bra Auction on Friday, May 5th at the Richland County Event Center to help in the fight against cancer. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Cancer Coalition Aid Fund, and is intended to help both men and women in the community...
It’s about that time of year for anglers to dust off their fishing rods and go down to their prime locations to try their hand at snagging paddlefish. The paddlefish season this year is from May 15th to June 30. However, the season will close early if the harvest cap of 1000 fish is met, according to Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 7 fisheries manager Mike Backes. May 15th, though opening day, will be catch-and-release only at the intake dam, and harvest will begin May 16th. Speaking upon the prospects of this season, said Backes, “It’s a bit...
Cancer is a pervasive health concern in America. Most of us know someone who has battled cancer, or is currently doing so. The Cancer Coalition, in cooperation with the Foundation for Community Care, the Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department is holding the 12th annual 2017 Bra Auction on Friday, May 5th at the Richland County Event Center to help in the fight against cancer. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Cancer Coalition Aid Fund, and is intended to help both men and women in the community...
Well over four hundred eager guests were in attendance at the 6th annual Bakken Brew Fest Saturday, April 22 at the Richland County Event Center. Music was provided by the Two Bit Franks, a bluegrass group based out of Montana. After new Executive Director of the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce George Culpepper "tapped the firkin", guests sampled beers and wines from brewers out of Montana, Alaska, North Dakota, California, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado and Wisconsin. At the end of the night votes...
One of the events McKenzie County Public Library held for National Library Week was the hosting of 126 first grade students from Watford City Elementary School on April 11th, where the students learned how to research. The school has done this annually, although this is the first year they have held it at the library. Ms. Nicole Brew was the teacher who arranged for it to be held at the library, and participating staff included Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Krogen, Ms....
On Wednesday, April 12th, the Benion children, Annika, 14, Brontë, 12 and Tarquin, 9, held a concert at the Central Elementary School gymnasium in Sidney, MT. The children are members of the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, and the concert was arranged by that organization. The show, beginning with Tarquin playing the violin and Annika accompanying on the guitar, consisted of a variety of waltzes and hoedowns with the children exchanging instruments and showing their musical versatility...
One of the largest and most affecting debates facing our American life today is the controversy of “fake news” reporting. It has been a polarizing topic that has given doubt to many Americans as to whom they can trust to receive honest journalism. It is a great boon to the intellectual state of America that in the age of television, movies, video games and social media that we are still vastly interested in current affairs. Mass American usage of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter have both noble and disappointing aspects: nob...
Jayda Strait, 6, of Sidney, MT was honored at an assembly at West Side Elementary School on April 4, as the 2017 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Ambassador for the state of Montana. Each year one child from the ages of 6-17 who is registered with the MDA is chosen to represent the association as their state ambassador. Duties include attending fundraising events to support the MDA. Other events intended to raise awareness are MDA Muscle Walks and black-tie galas. Muscular dystrophy is...
The Richland County MSU Extension Office welcomes its new Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Carrie Krug. Krug, originally from Laurel, MT graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on teaching and a Special Education endorsement. She began her new position on Wednesday, March 1st. "I like it," said Krug, commenting on Sidney, "It'a a nice area." Krug became interested in Family and Consumer...
The McKenzie County Public Library Board convened on Wednesday, March 15th to vote from which company the library would purchase a new bookmobile. Among those present were Kathleen Trana, head librarian, Rebecca Cook, the librarian who will drive the new bookmobile, Judy Olmid, President of the library board and John Manning, technical advisor. Prepared with a list of companies, recommendations and specifications for each vehicle, a long and involved discussion followed. There are many considerations that must be had in deciding on a...
It is devastating to know your child has a terminal illness, and the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness overcomes many parents who deal with such a tragedy. Brent and Lauren Sukut of Sidney, MT were pleasantly surprised to find that a friend in the county attorney's office reached out in a networking chain that eventually reached Dave Evans of the Montana Hope Project for their daughter Avery, 6. Dave Evans, Area Coordinator for Eastern Montana at the Hope Project since 2013, responded to...
Spring is nearly here, and many of us are preparing to begin our spring cleaning. It is an opportunity, however, to not only care for our homes, but for our great state. Properly disposing of hazardous materials is essential for keeping our environment safe not only for us but our future generations. With little effort and terrific results, a great difference can be made. Those who work in industrial fields may believe proper disposal is common sense to all, but people who have little...
The Richland County MSU Extension Office welcomes its new Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Carrie Krug. Krug, originally from Laurel, MT graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on teaching and a Special Education endorsement. She began her new position on Wednesday, March 1st and has only lived in Sidney for a week. "I like it," said Krug, commenting on Sidney, "It'a a nice area." Krug...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation held their annual meeting at the Watford City Rough Rider Center on March 1st. The item of the meeting was business and it was clear that Watford City businesses were well represented at the event. The meeting began with a banquet in which guests toured the event center while visiting tables both representing local organizations and offering a variety of refreshments. The local high school band offered a well-received...
The McKenzie County Pioneer Museum held a Community Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") on February 10th in Watford City. The Hygge, in honor of the Scandinavian lifestyle of comfort and relaxation, allowed members of the community to learn about the history of Watford while meeting new people and enjoying a social evening. Candles were placed all around the museum to provide a soothing atmosphere while both new and long time members of the community socialized and enjoyed refreshments provided by...
It takes a special brand of man to start from very little, seek the knowledge he needs to begin a lifelong career, and begin without hesitation. Ethan Chamberlain, 21 years old of Sidney, MT, is a Factory District grower for Sidney Sugars. He farmed 75 acres this past year with a crop that averaged 30 tons per acre. Chamberlain, born and raised in Sidney by Tony Chamberlain and Wendi Chamberlain, began working as a farmhand while attending Sidney High School. While he was in school, he was a...
The people of Denmark are considered to be among the happiest in the world despite their harsh winters. During these times, it is a custom to make family, friends and relaxation a top priority. On Friday, February 10th, The McKenzie County Pioneer Museum in Watford City will be hosting a Community Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”), a pleasant Scandinavian tradition of comfort and relaxation. The event, intended as an atmospheric, candle-lit environment where adults in the community can socialize, will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. People liv...
