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Sidney, MT – Nationally recognized professional speaker, Karen McNenny, to present at the community Conference at the St. Matthew's Parish Center in Sidney, MT on March 19 and 20. There are two opportunities to participate and learn more about the community development projects in Richland County. Thursday evening, March 19 5:00-7:30 and Friday all day, March 20, 8:00-4:00. The Community Engagement Rally will take place on Thursday, March 19. An open house will begin at 5:00. There will be i...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on Friday, March 13 to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: * Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist - Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist * Recommendations for surface use agreement, easements and surface issues - David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments *...
Friday Evening, Sidney High School Speech Coach Gail Staffanson was awarded a plaque recognizing her as the MHSA Class "A" Speech Team Coach of the Year. Congratulations, Coach Staffanson on your honor and for your work with the Sidney High School Speech and Drama team!...
Bill Whitsitt, retired Devon Energy Executive Vice President, keynotes the 40th Economic Outlook Seminar series, “The New American Energy Revolution: Reshaping Montana.” The series begins in Missoula Friday, January 23, 2015 and concludes in Miles City March 18. The half-day seminars will highlight economic trends for local, state and national economies. UM Bureau of Business and Economic Research economists Patrick Barkey and Paul Polzin will present economic forecasts for each seminar city, and industry experts will provide the outlook for...
Building Dreams is this year’s theme for the Boys & Girls Club Annual Event. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Building on the tradition of the annual sports memorabilia auction and dinner, the event has evolved to include more. A special addition this year is the attendees chance to see the plans and progress of the new Boys & Girls Clubhouse. Special guest & architect Lindsay Saboe Schack, 1996 Sidney High School graduate, will give a tour of the new Clubhouse, virtually that i...
Funeral services for Roy R. Olson, 86, of Sidney, MT were held Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Roy died on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2015 at his residence in Sidney....
Graveside services for Nels Boe, 84, of Circle, MT will be held Thursday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. (MST) at the Nameless Cemetery in Cartwright, ND. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Circle, MT. Nels died on March 6th, 2015 at his home in Circle, MT....
Memorial services for Joseph Lester, 73, of Miles City, MT (formerly of Fairview, MT) will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at Fairview Alliance Church with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Inurnment will take will take place in Yellowstone Point Cemetery, Cartwright, ND, at a later date under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Joseph died on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the VA Nursing Home in Miles City, MT....
Janice Inge Elvsaas, a true pioneer Froid resident, passed away March 1, 2015 at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a very brief stay. Janice was born July 29, 1921 at the family home east of Froid to Nels I. and Clara Nelsen. Janice attended rural schools through the eighth grade and graduated from Froid High School in 1940. Janice was unique even then, as many rural students could not attend high school; but she was determined to get a high school education so she cleaned for room and board...
The MonDak Heritage Center will host a screening of 6 Brothers, a story of hope, loss and perseverance on the Northern Plains on Sunday, March 15 at 2pm. The screening is free and open to the public. 6 Brothers is an hour-long, Emmy-nominated documentary by McKenzie County native Daniel Stenberg. It focuses on the experiences of his grandfather's family as homesteaders in McKenzie County. Weaving together interviews, archival footage, and letters, the film shows how this ordinary family...
Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative (LYREC) announces the retirement of Don Prevost. Don began his career at Lower Yellowstone as the office manager in 1970. After 27 years of fulfilling his role as office manager, Don was promoted to general manager/CEO in 1997. Throughout Don's years with LYREC, he has donated time to numerous cooperative affiliates such as the Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and Basin Electric Power...
The Free Store at the Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney, MT is taking donations for their Prom-drive, a second year event where those with a need for prom attire can come and shop for free. Items such as prom dresses, tuxedos, shoes, purses, hair accessories, and specialty undergarments such as strapless corsets will be made available and there are no income requirements. “If you need a prom dress or tuxedo, come and get one,” said Reverend Vicki Waddington who discussed the lim...
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Change is inevitable. The only issue is how we respond to it. The theme of the 7th annual community conference is “Embracing change together”. Committee chair Les Anderson elaborates, “Together we need to embrace change and move forward through it.” Concerns of Richland County residents were heard through responses to a survey sent last fall with tax statements. The conference is a way of responding to the efforts of over 600 individuals who took the time to complete the survey. “We are trying to be really responsive to community members a...
Local Designers, Hannah Whiteman & Niki Rettke are excited to welcome Annelise Brown, Founder and CEO of Mialisia to Sidney on Thursday, March 19th at 6 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center and invite the public to attend this Spring Fling Fashion Event! Mialisia is a unique new jewelry company offering a brand new concept in the fashion industry! This patent pending design is changing the way women wear jewelry and is impacting styles everywhere. Annelise started out by hand crafting her jewelry and selling at local vendor shows. One...
Employers And Resource Agencies Are Invited To The Attend Miles City Job Fair 2015 Thursday, April 9 from Noon to 4 p.m. MCC Centra, 2715 Dickinson Street, Miles City. Cost for the event is $50. Our event provides you the opportunity to interview job seekers for employment and available programs as well as build an applicant pool. It also provides job seekers of all ages the opportunity to contact employers and community resources. To participate, complete the attached Registration form, enclose your payment of $50 (plus $20 more if you...
Camp Mak-A-Dream, located in Gold Creek Montana, will be recognized for its 20th Anniversary in 2015, by the Montana Legislature on March 6, 2015 in the House Chambers with a Joint Proclamation of the Montana Legislature. A JOINT PROCLAMATION OF THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, Since opening its doors in Gold Creek, Montana in 1995, Camp Mak-A-Dream has provided a “Montana Experience” to children and adults diagnosed with cancer and their families; and WHEREAS, Camp Mak-A-Dream has strong partnerships with hospitals across the Country inc...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today a public meeting focusing on the needs of people with disabilities is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2015 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. via videoconference in nine Montana cities. The meeting is sponsored by the Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services Program and the Statewide Independent Living Council. “The purpose of the forum allows people with disabilities to share their comments and suggestions regarding the vocational rehabilitation and independent living services pro...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation will present two $1,000.00 scholarships made available through special efforts of the MFB Women’s Leadership Committee and the county Farm Bureaus. The scholarships are available to both males and females. The winner will be selected on the following criteria: 1) Must be an incoming college freshman. 2) Scholarship must be used the year it is awarded. 3)Must be a current paid Montana Farm Bureau member, or an immediate member of a current paid Montana Farm Bureau family. 4) Will be judged in order of importanc...
Results from SGC Sade Warren Memorial Meet in Minot on March 7th Sidney Gymnastics Club Level 3 Team took 1st with 110.700 points, and Level 4 team took 2nd with 101.700 points. Level 3 Individual Placers- Vault: Hailey Hasvold, 5th. Uneven Bars: Taylor McPherson, 2nd • Allison Axtman, 3rd • Lacie Selting, 4th • Makyya Beyer, 9th • Kambre Kloker, 9th • Zoe Thom, 9th. Balance Beam: Taylor McPherson, 1st • Allison Axtman, 3rd • Riley Jimison, 7th • Zoe Thom, 7th. Floor Exercise: Makyya Beyer, 1...
Tot 35: Barrett McLain, 2nd • Breydon Dutton, 3rd; Tot 40A: Kade Kutzler, 5th • Seth Hussey, 7th; Tot 40B: Brodie Bright, 1st • Eli Engstrom, 2nd; Tot 45A: Aldo Gonzalez, 1st • Jaxon Burger, 2nd • Jesse Clifton, 5th; Tot 45B: Brenner Mullin, 1st • Aiden Rudie, 3rd • Toryn Gonzalez, 5th • Levi Grimes, 6th; Tot 45C: Rueger Sheehan, 2nd • Ethan Eide, 4th • Jude Waltner 6th; Tot 50A: Silas Wichman, 2nd; Tot 55A: Koope Lester, 4th; Tot 55B: Shay Severson, 3rd; Tot HWT: Collin Ross, 3rd. Bantam 4...
The 4H seamstresses got together for a class in February to continue learning how to sew. This month's project was an appliqué envelope pillow. They learned several new techniques and had a lot of fun making this pillow with their initial. Shown are Marett Schieber, Sienna Boehler and Kendyl Wacha. (Submitted by Leslie McMillen)...
Helena – One of Montana’s most high-spirited celebrations comes along this time of year. Law enforcement agencies around the state are mindful of the tendency to honor St. Paddy by hoisting a few glasses. Local police and county sheriffs throughout the state will be on alert for drivers who are impaired. The team of Montana Highway Patrol troopers who specialize in high-risk impaired driving enforcement, the Safety Enforcement Traffic Team (SETT), will be deployed in the region around Butte. The Montana Highway Patrol will coordinate with the...
Wildlife, shooting, fraternal and nonprofit civil organizations are urged to submit an application for the Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program, a State Game and Fish Department grant program developed to assist recruitment of the next generation of hunters and shooters. The maximum grant allowed is $3,000. The program currently helps fund approximately 40 club and organizational events and projects, with an average grant of $1,550. Grant funds help cover event expenses, including promotional printing; event memorabilia such as shirts, c...
