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As the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th anniversary, we take a look at the past of the foundation. The foundation was put together by President Franklin Roosevelt after his struggle with polio. Starting as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in 1938, the foundation was set up in order to research and fight against the crippling disease, polio. After the mission to ‘lead, direct, and unify’ the fight against polio was accomplished, the foundation changed its focus to birth def...
Jr. Leaders Dinner & Dance is on April 12th, 2013 at the VFW 124 2nd Ave. N.E., Sidney. Tickets are $25. Dinner is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and dance is from 8:30-10:00 p.m. Dinner choices are steak or shrimp. For more information and to purchase tickets contact 4-H Jr. Leaders or call the Richland County Extension Office at 406-433-1206....
Due to the weather last weekend, the Easter Egg Hunts that were scheduled for Sat. March 23 have been rescheduled. -The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Sidney Elks Lodge will now take place at Quillings Park on March 30 starting at 11 am for all children under 12. -The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Center Easter Egg Hunt will also be held on March 30, with 4000 hidden eggs this year. All children ages 0 through 12 are welcome, which will be divided into three groups by age. The egg hunt will begin at 1 pm CDT, but come early to...
Celebrating the opening of the new Connie Wold Wellness Center and Amy’s room at a private Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, March 22 are family members of the late Connie Wold along with committee members and speakers. The long anticipated opening of the new Connie Wold Wellness Center became a reality when they opened their doors on February 19, 2013. After a little over one month of operation the Wellness Center has over 1234 members and gain new members each day. Come in and check out t...
On March 18, Science classes at Sidney Middle School displayed their projects at this year’s Science Fair....
Sidney’s Mini-Eaglettes performed their last performance of the year Monday, March 18. During their “Extravaganza”, the girls performed to various songs. They are divided into three groups: Kindergarten-1st Grade, Grades 2-4, and Grades 5-8. Pictured are the Kindergarten-1st Grade as they perform to “Under the Sea”. (L to R) Ella Norby, Allie Redmond, Abby O’Toole, and Ryleigh Kleinke, alongside their Eaglette coach Eliska Cvrkalova....
In the state of Montana there are currently over 43,000 uninsured working men and women who could benefit from Medicaid, if the program were to expand. Approximately 528 of those people reside within Richland County. Medicaid expansion, in fact, is one of the topics for the 2013 legislative session. Based on the needs of Montanans, Legislature will make a decision whether or not to accept the expansion. The financial requirements to qualify for Medicaid are currently leaving many Montanans with...
The oil and gas industry has seen record energy development and production while driving the economy in the Williston Basin yet faces continued challenges requiring further investment in and development of infrastructure and other assets. The oil and gas industry is driving the economy in the Williston Basin. The real estate developers and investors build out the housing, industrial, commercial and other infrastructure needed to sustain energy and economic development in the Bakken. The 3rd Annual Bakken Investor Conference brings together oil...
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department advisory board meeting in their area. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel. In addition, prior to each meeting this spring, Game and Fish along with other conservation partners, will hold an informational session for landowners interested in qualifying land for the Conservation Reserve Program general signup May...
Funeral service for Charles “Charlie” Dowse, 72, of Sidney, MT is 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Sidney Church of Christ with Pastor Richard Eggar officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrance and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Charlie passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 after courageously fighting cancer....
Funeral services for Jean Torgerson, 79, of Sidney, MT are at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church, Sidney, MT. Interment will be in the Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT, under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jean died on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Country House Residences, Dickinson, ND....
The Lambert First Lutheran Church Spring Dinner & Bazaar will be held Sunday, April 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lambert School. Roast beef, salads and homemade pie will be served. Free-will donations accepted. There will be a raffle for handmade quilt and goodie-baskets and a bazaar with baked/canned goods and handmade crafts. Everyone is welcome....
“A” Honor Roll Senior: Taylor Brown 3.96, Taylor Vaira 3.67 Junior: Michelle Switzer 3.89, Grace Kavanaugh 3.86 Sophomore: Paige Smith 4.00, Shelby Senner 3.83, Thomas Baldwin 3.76, Ryder Olson 3.75 Freshman: Brittany Whiteman 3.79, Shaye Johnston 3.67, Ian Fatzinger 3.58 8th Grade: Sydney Brost 3.90, April Kavanaugh 3.71, Seth Brown 3.67 7th Grade: Ellie Smith 4.00, Halle Fatzinger 3.96, Isaac Sponheim 3.96, Charlie Hoffman 3.83, Anna Johnson 3.75 6th Grade: Kyler Brown 4.00, Haley Olson 4.00, Abbie Smith 4.00, Brylee Brost 3.93, Chase Bro...
The public is invited to the annual Chateau de Mores Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. on the Chateau de Mores Interpretive Center grounds in Medora. This event is free of charge. The Easter egg hunt will be moved inside the Interpretive Center in case of inclement weather. For more information, contact the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site at 701-623-4355. The French nobleman and entrepreneur, the Marquis de Mores, came west in 1883 and made his home at what is now the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site....
Senator Kendall Van Dyk (D-Billings) introduced legislation today putting a limit on the state’s 18-month oil and gas tax holiday and using the proceeds to address local impacts in communities facing the Bakken oil boom. SB 399 is modeled after North Dakota’s highly successful tax-holiday system, which reduces oil and gas production taxes on new wells whenever oil prices dip below a certain level. “Montanans have lived through oil booms and we have lived through oil busts,” said Van Dyk. “During each cycle of oil and gas production we pray for...
At least 625 wolves inhabited Montana at the end of 2012 according to state wildlife managers preparing the federally required annual wolf conservation and management report. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ complete report, which is expected to be available online at fwp.mt.gov by April 12, will show that Montana’s verified minimum wolf count decreased more than four percent in 2012, compared to a 15 percent increase in 2011 and an eight percent increase in 2010. The minimum wolf count is the number of wolves actually verified by FWP wolf spe...
Delta Kappa Gamma is looking for women in their third year of college majoring in education to apply for their College Recruitment Award. This is a $500 award. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the short application form. The deadline is April 1, so please contact them as soon as possible to meet the deadline....
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of Hantavirus infection in a Montana resident in 2013. The individual is expected to make a full recovery. The resident of Deer Lodge County is believed to have come into contact with the virus while cleaning an area that had been contaminated by rodents. This case is one of 36 Hantavirus infection cases reported in Montana since 1993. Montana typically sees one to two cases a year, making Montana second only to New Mexico in the number of cases per 100,000...
Sidney has been selected to host the 2013 Montana Federation of Swimmers State Swim Meet this summer. The State Meet will be August 3rd & 4th. The Sidney Tiger Sharks are the defending 2012 AA Swim Champions and have won the AA title 10 of the last 12 years. Registration to be on the 2013 team will be April 2 & 3 from 5 to 7 pm, upstairs at the Richland Youth Hockey Arena. The season will begin June 1st and is open to children 4-18. The cost of registration is $40 for an individual swimmer or $70 for a family. All swimmers are also required to...
The City of Williston, in conjunction with JLG Architects, will be hosting a Community Workshop on Thursday, March 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Williston Community Library. The City is asking for input from the Citizens of Williston on ideas for future and current facilities needs of the various City Departments. The City of Williston is experiencing unprecedented growth, and keeping up with the various demands that this brings has proven to be an unprecedented challenge. Planning for growth is one thing, but carrying out a s...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club competed at the Montana State Gymnastics Competition 2013 Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24 in Bozeman. The results are as followed: Level 4 Hailey Hasvold, Vault 9.6; Bars 6.6; Beam 7.675; Floor 8.025; All Around 31.9 Bethany Wells, Vault 9.4; Bars 8.125; Beam 8.7; Floor 9.225; All Around 35.46 Becca Deming, Vault 9.4; Bars 8.5; Beam 8.6; Floor 9.025; All Around 35.525 Cheyenne Christian, Vault 8.95; Bars 8.55; Beam 8.175; Floor 8.3; All Around 33.975 Lorraine...
Three members of the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do and Judo School traveled to Billings to participate in the 31st Annual AJF Invitational Tae Kwon Do and Judo Tournament. This tournament was held at Billings West High School on Saturday, March 16th and hosted by Grand Master Suk Byunng Park. Competitors from Sidney were (L-R) Corey Christiansen in the 6 to 8 year old green belt division, who placed 3rd in forms and 2nd in sparring; Jackson Thogerson in the 9 to 11 year old blue belt division who...
The Sidney Wrestling Club had 29 wrestlers compete at the Montana Open at Metra Park in Billings this past Saturday and Sunday. There were wrestlers from eight different states which includes Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Idaho, Utah, Washington and New York. Three wrestlers brought home championship plaques. Following are the placers: 6 and Under #43 Reece Graves, 4th 10 and Under #89 Riley Waters, 3rd; #127 Trey Schepens, 4th 12 and Under #90 Jace Winters, 4th 15 and Under #116 Ethan...
Duran Vigesaa is a Senior at Sidney High School. He is new to Sidney this year, and we are lucky to have him! Duran is the son of Jill and Claire Vigesaa. They have lived most of their lives in Fargo, ND, spent one year in Denver, CO, and are now here in Sidney. Duran has an excellent attitude. He is hard working, positive, determined and a great leader. He is also a very talented musician. He sings, plays the piano, guitar and violin. He will be greatly missed next year. This year’s Sidney S...
