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Approximately 100 volunteers from congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout eastern Montana and Watford City, ND spent part of Saturday, Sept. 11, giving service during the Glendive Stake's 3rd Annual Day of Service. Since Sept. 11, 2001, 9/11 has been designated as Patriots Day and as a national day of service and remembrance in honor of those Americans and first responders who lost their lives. Serving in our local communities is one way to recognize and pay t...
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The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 traded newfound religious freedom for harsh living conditions, being unprepared for the bitter winters of New England. The Plymouth historical organization reports that two or three people died each day during their first two months on land, and only 52 people survived the first year. Even so, today there are an estimated 10 million Americans (and 35 million people worldwide) who descend from those original passengers according to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. This means three...
Despite COVID-19 restrictions and while following state and local guidelines, congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout eastern Montana volunteered their time on Sept. 12, to give service to their local communities in the Glendive Stake's 2nd Annual Day of Service. Locally, 27 youth and adults spent several hours on a Saturday morning working in small groups to clean up the intersection of Highway 201 and 16 near the County Landfill. The project began after a...
Four young men were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout Wednesday night, Dec. 18, at the year-end court of honor for Sidney Troop 190, sponsored by the Sidney Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The four young men are Daniel Stevens, Easton Hopes, Gordon Knapp, and James Allen. Daniel Stevens is the fifth child in his family, all of whom achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, as did their father, Bart. For his project, Daniel restored and refreshed the recycle sheds in Sidney. He...
Something that makes Richland County such a great place to live is the abundance of service-minded community members always willing to lend a helping hand. Unfortunately, finding information about service opportunities can be challenging but Volunteers in Action is working to overcome this struggle. Molly Brodhead is a Communities in Action Corps member serving with RSVP at the Richland County Health Department. She has recently been working with a committee of volunteers and service organizations called Volunteers in Action. Their mission is...
