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As an actor, mime and educator, Bill Bowers has traveled throughout all 50 of the United States, Europe and Asia. His Broadway credits include Zazu The Lion King, and Leggett inThe Scarlet Pimpernel, and he has appeared Off Broadway and in regional theatres around the U.S. Bill has written and performed his own plays Off Broadway and in theaters around the world. These plays include 'Night Sweetheart 'Night Buttercup, Under a Montana Moon, It Goes Without Saying and Beyond Words. His play,...
The Foundation for Community Care held its annual Wine & Food Festival Nov. 2 at the Richland County Fair Event Center. At press time the total raised was over $36,000. There also was a special donation from Fairview resident Allison Jensen. She wanted to thank the community for all of its support during her own personal battle with cancer. The $1,050 in funds from the donation were designated for the cancer center. Pictured is auctioneer Cal Oraw and Staci Miller auctioning off Allison...
The USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with two special talks and related activities to be held at the lab on successive Thursday evenings, Nov. 14 and 21st. These family-friendly talks, presented in plain language and designed for upper elementary students through adults, will not only touch on science’s contribution to agriculture in the past 50 years, but also look ahead to new frontiers in the future. The presentations will also explain broad scientific concepts a...
The Sidney Elks Lodge delivered a pickup full of food to the Richland County Food Bank last Thursday. Donations, both food and monetary, were collected during the last Thursday night BBQ at the Elks. Pictured, L to R, are trustee and state 2nd vice president Sherry Qunell, club manager/PER Randy Davis, inner guard Leslie Leibrand and food bank representative Jay Sissel....
Shelby, daughter of Monica Morlock, has been chosen as Student of the Quarter at Rau Elementary School. Shelby is a great example to the other Rau students with her positive attitude. She does her work to the best of her ability with a smile on her face. Shelby is kind, respectful, and happy to help teachers and peers alike. She is honest, polite, and follows the rules in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground. Shelby enjoys reading, telling stories, and spending time with her family...
The holiday season is coming up and with that the dreaded holiday pounds. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the cold winter months certainly invite high-sugar and fat-laden meals, as well as a sedentary lifestyle. That's why many of us notice by the beginning of the New Year that our pants feel tighter around the waist. A study by Tufts University found that on average adults gain 1 pound during the holiday season, and overweight adults gain five pounds or more during the 6-week holiday season. Now,...
Funeral services for Cynthia Dishon, 84, of Sidney, were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Interment took place in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Community Care or a charity of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Cynthia died on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Sidney Health Center E...
Services for Elvera Delzer, 64, of Sidney, MT were at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel with Father Ned Shinnick officiating. Cremation followed the services. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Elvera died early Wednesday morning, October 30, 2013 in Billings, MT....
Funeral service for Tayler Kittleson, 21, of Fairview, Mont. was at 2 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2013 at Zion Lutheran church with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Tayler died on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Trinity Health Center in Minot, ND....
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, November 9 from 10a.m. to 2p.m. Tasty hot soup, sandwiches, luscious pie, and beverages will be available to purchase. Get a head start on holiday baking with fresh baked goods and find the perfect gift from all the gift baskets available. Shepherd of the Valley is located at 211 East Holly in Sidney. Make plans to come and spend the day, or just have lunch with friends....
The Richey High School Junior class will be selling wreaths from mid-October through the first part of November. The wreaths will arrive in time for your Christmas decorating. Don’t know what to get someone for Christmas, you can buy a wreath and have it sent directly to them. The wreaths are “green”- the greenery is harvested from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, no trees are cut down, the plant material can be composted and the metal wreath rings can be recycled. The different products available are: 12” candle wreath, 20” wreath, 2...
It is time to start thinking about getting your float ready for the Parade of Lights! The Parade of Lights is held on Friday immediately after Thanksgiving. This year that date is November 29, the parade is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm. Closer to the day we will send you a letter with the information needed for that evening. For now all we request is your registration as a participant. We have chosen “The Spirit of the Season” for our theme this year. Vague? Yes and no. What does the Christmas season mean to you and yours? How do you cel...
Western North Dakota communities received $170,650 in grants from Farm Credit, including five grants for worthy community projects to support cities and towns impacted by oil and mineral exploration and production. “North Dakota is now the second-largest oil-producing state in the United States, bringing both opportunity and challenges to the towns and cities in western North Dakota. These grants represent our commitment to investing in the needs of these communities through the Rural Community Grant Fund,” said Bill York, CEO of AgriBank. “Th...
The Roundup held its annual Make It With Sugar contest Friday, October 25 in conjunction with Harvest Festival. Reese and Ray's IGA was the gracious host for the event. Thank you to everyone who entered- the judges had a really hard time choosing the winners. Thank you also to all the businesses that provided prizes, to Sidney Sugars for providing "expert" judges, and to Reese and Ray's IGA for allowing us to have the contest in their deli. "Make It With Sugar" Winning Recipes Buttermilk...
Thirty Years and Running this heating season Energy Share of Montana, a private nonprofit organization, celebrates 30 years of helping Montanans who are experiencing energy emergencies. Since 1983 Energy Share has provided one-time help for people facing loss of heat or lights in their home due to unforeseen circumstances, and have no resources to pay for it themselves. In its first heating season Energy Share helped 681 Montana families; peaked at 3,161 in 2008, and last heating season helped 2,281 families. Examples of situations Energy...
Start the holiday season with a bang Saturday, November 16 in Fairview. The day starts with the popular Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 35 tables, there will be lots of Christmas gift ideas, baked goods and treasures for the shopper. Concessions will also be available. The fun day continues with the annual fireworks and Holiday Lighting of the Fairview Bridge beginning at 5 p.m. The fireworks take place at 7 p.m. To celebrate the 100th birthday of the bridge, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce and...
Wednesday, November 6, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Millers’ Corner of Sidney, business leaders and other citizens will be voluntarily arrested, booked and jailed in this fundraiser benefiting the March of Dimes. They will be fingerprinted, have theirmug shot taken and go before a “judge”, for sentencing before being locked up. Jailbirds will then spend time behind bars phoning family, friends and co-workers to raise bail in the form of contributions to the March of Dimes, Montana. The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies...
Junior Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766 Sidney gathered at Crestwood Inn to serve pie and ice cream to the residents. Afterward, they enjoyed playing Halloween Bingo with trick o' treats as prizes. Adult leader Trisha Klempel invites all Catholic girls age 6 to 18 to join them for fun and service each month. (Submitted by Paul Martineau)...
All of Richland County Welcome on November 12, 2013 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Community Services Building, Conference Rooms. The Richland County Health Department nominated our Commissioners for years of support and dedication to the health and safety of our community. They are an intricate part of Public Health policy development. As members of the Board of Health they are responsive to the needs of the community. The Richland County Strategic Plan Steering Committee supported the...
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission is seeking comment on proposed amendments to rules that provide for landowners or their agents without a hunting license to take a wolf that is a potential threat to human safety, livestock or pets. The proposed rule amendments would provide a means to carry out a new state law while ensuring the lawful take and reporting is formally defined and authorized. Proposed amendments also reflect various updates and clarifications identified since the wolf was delisted. Public hearings to discuss the rule are sch...
With all of the new development in Richland County it seems hard to keep track of everything that is going on. While subdivisions are appearing everywhere, buildings are being built as fast as possible throughout the county. With all of the new development it is important that a person follows all of the right procedures. Building permits are an important part of this process and they like everything else have been updated. Some of the changes you can expect are, the costs of permits have...
Reanna Peterson goes for a dig during volleyball action against Laurel on Saturday. The Eagles lost to Laurel and to Billings Central. The Eagles will play in Glendive on Thursday at 6 p.m. against Laurel at the divisional tournament. (Photo by Kathy Johnson)...
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Satur-day is on November 30th. The Trade Promotion Committee has chosen to promote Sidney stores on this day, and will replace the Christmas Stroll the day after Thanksgiving. The traditional Parade of Lights will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. A scavenger hunt contest through the retail stores is being planned...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) are partnering to raise awareness about text4baby, a free health text messaging service for pregnant women and new moms. Montana First Lady Lisa Bullock, a mother of three, says this service provides invaluable information and urges all Montana women to sign up. “I know from personal experience that the more knowledge I have at every stage of my kids’ lives, the better equipped I am as a mother to ensure they are healthy and happy,” she said....
The North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) was recognized for its merit winning a 2013 Award for Program Excellence from the National Council of State Housing Agencies in the Rental Housing Encouraging New Production category. “The Housing Incentive Fund has been an incredible tool in developing affordable housing units across North Dakota,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA acting executive director and fund administrator. “I’m pleased that we are able to share one of our success stories with our peers from across the country.” Capitaliz...
