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(Watford City, ND) – Recognizing the importance of personal financial literacy in North Dakota youth, Dakota West Credit Union invites teachers from kindergarten through high school throughout the communities it serves to apply for Financial Literacy Education Grants. The goal of the grants is to award teachers $250 to bring financial education into their classrooms and educate their students on the importance of focusing on personal financial responsibility. “Helping young children understand that debit and credit cards are connected to mon...
The American flag, that iconic symbol of patriotism, is flying once again on Ellery Avenue in Fairview thanks to Mayor Brian Bieber. The flags were up for about a year before being replaced by Christmas decorations, and will go back up once the weather improves. "They add to the look of Main Street. I think they're a nice touch and the community seems to support it," Bieber said of his efforts. The first batch of flags came through Eddie Simmons of the American Legion, brackets were crafted by...
To encourage a love of reading in children like Isaac and Willow, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwide program that encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their children every day. Research continually shows that children who are read aloud to every day before kindergarten will have higher scores and more success when they begin school. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and...
It started with an idea of a special event, wrestling match at a varsity basketball game! Combine the two sports into a one-time special event. Hold a wrestling match that will take place between the boys and girls varsity basketball games. An event within an event. It has never been done before in Sidney. The idea became the “Brawl In The East,” set to take place from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 in the Sidney gymnasium, staring with girl’s basketball, wrestling and then boy’s basketball. The Sidney Eagles will be hosting the Dawson County Red...
Island Kitchens held their ribbon cutting last Thursday. Pictured (L-R) are Brian Knight, co-owner; Cal Gordon, co-owner; and Bill Vander Weele, Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director. Nicole Lucina, Sidney Chamber office manager was also there to support Island Kitchens. Island Kitchens is located at 430 N. Central Ave., in the Shops at Fox Run, Sidney, and can be reached for carry out orders at 406-433-7820. They are open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and closed S...
Richland County has one confirmed pertussis case (whooping cough) in an individual under the age of 18 as of 1/3/20. The Richland County Health Department is working with health care providers, and other partners to identify close contacts and ensure that they are evaluated and treated as needed. As of 12/29/19 there have been three confirmed cases in the State of Montana. Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease that in almost all cases can be effectively treated by a health care professional if identified early. Pertussis is spread...
Memorial Mass for Danny A. DeMangelaere, 67, of Sidney, MT, is 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Danny passed away on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2020 at Sidney Health Center....
Funeral services for Mervin Torgerson, 92, Lambert, MT, were held 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment was at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Lambert Community Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney. Visitation was on Friday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
The 2020 6-Man all-Star Game will be held Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m. in Highwood, MT. Big Sandy head coach Larry Jappe will lead the Red Team which consists of locals, Blake Lein, Gabe Gonsioroski, and Hunter Watson, all of Richey-Lambert, and Gage Bloesser, Savage....
Helena, MT – It’s time for businesses to report the equipment they own to the Montana Department of Revenue. Owners can report online using the department’s TransAction Portal (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. The reporting deadline is March 1 to avoid a 20% penalty. All businesses must report the equipment they owned as of Jan. 1, if the market value of their business equipment is more than $100,000 statewide. Owners must file the report even if there were no changes to their business equipment or if they closed or sold their business. Those bu...
The Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the VFW in Glasgow. Agenda items include, but not limited to, annual finances, status of projects, planning for expansion of four more walls and future improvements. The public is welcome to attend....
(U.S. Senate) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester has announced that the Richland County Health Department has received a grant worth nearly $90,000 to prevent youth substance misuse. Administered through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, the grant will establish a youth subcommittee to provide peer-to-peer support for those struggling with substance misuse, and education programs to help prevent substance use among young people. “Addiction affects families all across Montana, and children are often at high risk,” Tester said. “This grant will a...
The SHS wrestling team won home duals vs. Watford City, Jan. 7 and Dickinson, Jan. 9. The Jan. 9 dual against Dickinson was followed by a college dual between MSU-Northern (Havre)and Minot State University. Minot beat Havre 24-20. The Eagles finished the week by winning the Rotary Tournament in Bismarck on Jan. 10-11. Individual champions were Aden Graves, Jett Jones and Brodey Skogen. Sidney Wrestling Results, Watford City, ND, Jan. 7 103: Owen Lonski (Sid) won by fall over Alex Martinez (Wat)...
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Garth Kallevig, Dayton Foundation presented a $2,500 check to Jamie Larson, Nick Kallum and Travis Rosaaen, Eagle Foundation. The money will be used for a suicide prevention seminar that will start next fall. (Photo by Nicole Lucina)...
The Rough Rider Center is putting on their 3rd annual Soup Cookoff, Sat., Jan. 25 in the upper concourse of the Rough Rider Center. Sampling and voting begins at 11 a.m., sampling and voting ends at 1 p.m. The winner will be announced 1:30 p.m. Tickets to sample/taste the soups are $1 each, 1 ticket for a sample, 3 tickets for a cup. There is no entry fee and to register call Shelly at 701-842-3665 or email [email protected]. First place wins $100 and a Soup Cookoff trophy....
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 12 - 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St SE, Sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or visit redcrossblood.org. Give blood, help save lives!...
The boys and girls Eagle basketball were at Poplar last Friday. The girls defeated Poplar 45-39 and the boys defeated Poplar 37-33. The Eagles hosted Havre last Saturday. The girls lost to Havre 34-84. boys lost to Havre 35-74. Photos by Pam McGlothlin....
The Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents the music of "Seffarine" as part of their Big Sky Concert Series on Thursday, Feb. 6, Sidney. Placing in top charts for World Music, Seffarine's international blend of sounds features soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. Their music embraces and extends Naki's rich heritage, which spans from Moorish Spain to the Sahara, mixing Arabic Andalusi music with Hulskamp's flamenco guitar the grooves of acclaimed...
Dear Richland County, As pastors in this community with the charge to care for the “least of these” (Matthew 25:40), our heart is burdened for the unborn. We encourage the attendance of all people of faith and/or conscience to attend the Jan. 20 meeting at the Extension Office at 7 p.m. to lend their voice on the subject of Richland County becoming a Sanctuary County for Life. We believe that your voice will be important in this matter. The clergy of this community are united on the subject of protecting those who need protected the most. We...
The Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars Board wants to extend a huge thank you to the community for their generous support shown during the 2019 phonathon. Last January the high school students spent two nights calling the community for financial support for the scholarship fund for graduating seniors. We are proud to announce that we have collected $15,739 which allowed us to offer 33 scholarships to the class of 2019. We would like to thank the community of Sidney for their generous support. The vision the founders in 1992 had in forming this...
Amy Bieber, CPA, Smith, Lange & Halley, was inducted into the Sidney Kiwanis Club last Thursday. Pictured with Bieber is her sponsor, Gary Schoepp...
Team Montana sent 33 wrestlers to AAU Winter Youth Nationals in Omaha NE. Sidney Wrestling Club sent 10 wrestlers on this trip. Sidney's Amaiya Kirn came home as a champion for the 2nd year in a row. Her sister Aiyana Kirn from the Sidney club also placed 2nd. The following wrestlers placed in Omaha Amaiya Kirn - 1st (2-time Champion) Natalie Cooper -1st Ailsleigh Hostetler-1st Aiyana Kirn -2nd Precious Keiser-2nd Cole Krutzfeldt-2nd Jaydeen Hanshaw-2nd Aries White Tailfeather-2nd Angelina...
Badlands Bulleyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club is proud to announce the Third Annual Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Rough Rider Center Fieldhouse, Watford City. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and flights will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Beginner, Junior and Senior Barebow participants will shoot 30 arrows at 15 yards. Senior Freestyle shoots 60 arrows at 20 yards. About 150 4-H’ers, ranging in age from 8-18 years, will participate in this match. The public is invited to attend this free contest. Food w...
Funeral services for Corinne Sharbono, 63, of Fairview are at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Corinne passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Ronald “Ron” Callen, 71, of Sidney, MT is 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, with Father Callistus “Cally” Igwenagu as presider. Wake services is Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, 6 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald “Ron” passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at Sidney Health Center, Sidne...
