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The MonDak Energy Alliance held their February meeting Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Williston Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The overall topic of the evening was current and future energy development. The meeting was called to order by Williston Mayor Howard Klug who is a co-chair of the board followed by Sidney Mayor Rick Norby, also a co-chair of the board, who gave an update on the MonDak Energy Alliance. Recognition Awards were presented to four founding members: Bret Smelser,...
Johanna Bunn was recently welcomed as the new Family Consumer Sciences Agent and is looking forward to her new position as well as having Sidney as her new home. Originally from Missoula, MT, Bunn graduated from MSU Bozeman December 13, 2014 and interviewed for the FCS position in November after her aunt alerted her to the online job listing. Bunn, who has a degree in Consumer Sciences, was ecstatic with the opportunity saying that she has always liked the community. She has been familiar with...
Bill and Mary Forrester met in Great Falls, MT while Bill Forrester was stationed at the Air Force Base and his future wife was there training to become a nurse. On July 6, 1951 they were married and will be celebrating their 64th anniversary this summer. In 1952 their oldest son was born and shortly after that during the Korean War, Bill Forrester was stationed in Alaska and Mary Forrester moved back to Sidney, where she is from originally. Eighteen months later, he joined her. It has been...
Matt and Rachel Sonnenberg are embracing their new life here, in Sidney, MT. With both of them beginning new ventures in their careers, they are looking forward to making the community their home. After accepting the position of Associate Pastor at the Lutheran Brethren Church, the Sonnenbergs left Fergus Falls, MN where Matt Sonnenberg attended seminary, and moved into the parsonage. Matt Sonnenberg, originally from Canada, interviewed for the position in November 2014 and the couple moved to...
The Top Ten Beet Growers Awards were held on Wednesday, January 14 at the Elks in Sidney. Recognized were the top five growers with 50- 282 acres and the top five growers with more than 282 acres. Tons per acre, sugar percentage and rating were all factors in determining who would be recognized. Before the growers were announced, Russ Fullmer of Crystal Sugars reviewed the 2014 season noting that it’s one of the best in years in terms of sugar content and tonnage. The record breaking crop can b...
Brothers Todd and Dean Steinley of DC and T&J Farms were named Top Grower of the over 282 acres category with 648 acres, 36.4 tons per acre, a sugar content of 18.39% and a rating of 32.94. Todd Steinley has been farming since 1990 and Dean Steinley has been farming since 1995. Their grandfather began growing sugar beets in the late the 1920s when the factory opened and since then it has been a family operation for them as their dad continues to farm and all of their kids with them. The...
For Don and Doreen Snideman who were named Top Grower with 50-282 acres, farming is a family tradition that they are proud to continue. The farm located west of Glendive along the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation Project has been in Doreen Snideman’s family since the late 1920s-early 1930s. Doreen Snideman’s grandfather came to the area from Nebraska when the beet factory opened; the factory went to Nebraska looking for farmers who were willing to relocate and grow sugar beets. Since then, her fat...
By Meagan Dotson The Montana Hope Project, sponsored by the Association of Montana Troopers, has been reaching out to children with life-changing medical conditions since 1984 when a few highway patrolmen decided to take a couple of critically ill kids and their families through Glacier Park. Borrowing a van and personally funding the trip, they unknowingly founded an organization that would change the lives of Montana kids for generations. Sixteen year old Jorden Bialorucki of Glendive, is one...
For Don and Doreen Snideman who were named Top Grower with 50-282 acres, farming is a family tradition that they are proud to continue. The farm located west of Glendive along the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation Project has been in Doreen Snideman's family since the late 1920s-early 1930s. Doreen Snideman's grandfather came to the area from Nebraska when the beet factory opened; the factory went to Nebraska looking for farmers who were willing to relocate and grow sugar beets. Since then, her father...
The Top Ten Beet Growers Awards were held on Wednesday, January 14 at the Elks in Sidney. Recognized were the top five growers with 50- 282 acres and the top five growers with more than 282 acres. Tons per acre, sugar percentage and rating were all factors in determining who would be recognized. Before the growers were announced, Russ Fullmer of Crystal Sugars reviewed the 2014 season noting that it's one of the best in years in terms of sugar content and tonnage. The record breaking crop can...
Brothers Todd and Dean Steinley of DC and T&J Farms were named Top Grower of the over 282 acres category with 648 acres, 36.4 tons per acre, a sugar content of 18.39% and a rating of 32.94. Todd Steinley has been farming since 1990 and Dean Steinley has been farming since 1995. Their grandfather began growing sugar beets in the late the 1920s when the factory opened and since then it has been a family operation for them as their dad continues to farm and all of their kids with them. The...
The 2015 Dummy Team Roping Event will be held January 17 at the VFW (124 2nd Ave NE) in Sidney giving participants a chance to have a lot of fun on a cold winter's day. Registration will take place from 3-4 pm and kids roping will start at 4:30 with adult roping to follow. All participants need to bring their own rope and the cost is $20 for Pick 1- Draw 1; the top 15 teams will go to the short go for the Calcutta. This year a Remington model 700 CDL deluxe 25-06 will be auctioned off with the...
Former second grade teacher Colleen Zimmerman has started the Read Naturally volunteer program for first through third graders at West Side Elementary. The program, funded by Richland Pump and Supply, combines fluency, vocabulary and comprehension and gives kids a sense of self-confidence as they can visibly chart their results and see their progress. The small groups of students work independently, following the steps of the program and spend their time interested and focused on their reading....
In a community that has seen rapid growth and many changes, it is no surprise that the medical community has spent considerable time and energy to grow and change along with it. Over the past year, two free-standing clinics have opened their doors in Sidney and the Sidney Health Center (SHC) has implemented Epic, a new system in which to better serve its patients and safely and effectively exchange information among providers. The River Valley Clinic located at 813 S. Central Ave in Sidney offic...
Since October 20th, 2012 the Free Store at Lonsdale United Methodist Church has been opening their doors the first and third Saturdays of each month. From 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, the Free Store invites people to shop for clothing, winter wear, shoes and other accessories free of charge with Reverend Vicki Waddington waiting to greet customers with juice, coffee and cookies. "It gives us an opportunity to serve people without condition, with hospitality and have fun doing it," says Waddington....
Candlewood Suites, an extended stay hotel, opened June 3, 2014 and for the last six months has been servicing their guests with all the amenities of a home away from home. Each of the 114 rooms features a full-sized kitchen complete with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, dishes, pots and pans. The hotel also offers a Lending Locker where guests may borrow specifically needed items like crock-pots, blenders, board games, jumper cables and extra vacuums. The Business Center offers an...
The 2014 beet harvest was a record breaking crop not only in terms of tonnage, but also in regards to sugar content. With a yield of 30.4 tons per acre and sugar content at 18.44%, this harvest has quite surpassed previous years. Looking at past crops, the 2012 harvest was the closest in terms of mass quantity with 27.9 tons per acre. According to Russ Fulmer, this was "quite a year" with estimates being one ton less than what was actually harvested. Though the last several years the tonnage...
Reynolds Market and the Shops at Fox Run are excited to host the 12th Annual Parade of Trees Auction on Saturday November 29th at 4:00PM as part of their Winter Wonderland Celebration. The Parade of Trees is a unique fundraising opportunity and an anticipated community event where individuals and businesses donate decorated Christmas Trees and wreaths to be auctioned off. All proceeds from the auction will be distributed between the Boys and Girls Club, Family Resource Center and the Sidney...
Reynolds Market and the Shops at Fox Run are excited to host the 12th Annual Parade of Trees Auction on Saturday November 29th at 4:00PM as part of their Winter Wonderland Celebration. The Parade of Trees is a unique fundraising opportunity and an anticipated community event where individuals and businesses donate decorated Christmas Trees and wreaths to be auctioned off. All proceeds from the auction will be distributed between the Boys and Girls Club, Family Resource Center and the Sidney...
Sidney native and 2002 high school graduate Nicole (DeVries) Rowley was recently elected as Missoula County Commissioner; one of three County Commissioners, Rowley's six year term begins with anticipation for the changes that she hopes to make in the office. "I really feel that I can do more for the county," Rowley said of her decision to campaign. "My hope is that I can get the county to move forward." Rowley made the decision to run with a "Fresh voice, Fresh energy" campaign against the...
For Al Fitzgerald, owner of Fitzgerald Trucking in Watford City, it seems there cannot be enough said or done to convey the appreciation he has for all of the veterans who have honorably served the United States of America. That sentiment prompted a mobile "thank you" in the form of a custom made billboard Fitzgerald had mounted on one of his trucks. The sign was made by Perma Letter in Billings, MT with all of the pictures being from his brother, Rick Fitzgerald's service in the Air force....
Reynolds Market and the Shops at Fox Run are excited to host the 12th Annual Parade of Trees Auction on Saturday November 29th at 4:00PM as part of their Winter Wonderland Celebration. The Parade of Trees is a unique fundraising opportunity and an anticipated community event where individuals and businesses donate decorated Christmas Trees and wreaths to be auctioned off. All proceeds from the auction will be distributed between the Boys and Girls Club, Family Resource Center and the Sidney...
As we head into the fall season, many local organizations are in need of volunteers. School is back in session; businesses and community organizations are back in full swing once again after the summer season. Volunteers are needed for: Richland County Health Department- assisting with the Vision and hearing school screenings Salvation Army- assisting at the Salvation Army store with cleaning, sorting, organizing, and selling items Good Cents Store- sorting donation items, cashiering, cleaning,...
The Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) out of Bozeman recently visited Brorson Elementary on Monday October 13th and Tuesday October 14th. Moss is a privately funded science program that goes into schools across the state teaching the global leadership concept of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. MOSS brings a hands-on approach pairing lab studies in the classroom with field science. The no-textbook method encourages kids to explore science in the world around them....
After 34 years at Sidney Sugars, Randy Jones is working his last harvest. He will be retiring from his position as the Ag Finance Superintendent to enjoy his family, hobbies and volunteer work. “I’m 67 years old and it’s time to step aside and do some of the things I’ve missed out on like pheasant hunting which is always during harvest season. It’s time to let younger people step in and take over,” says Jones about his decision to retire. The factory employs about 230 people during the harvest...
