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Sidney High School's small but talented Class of 2024 held its commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon. Co-valedictorians for the class of 69 graduates included Hailey Holzworth, Aren Larson, Ella Norby and Abigail Schilling. Salutatorian was Corben Holler. Holzworth and Norby shared the stage for their valedictorian speech. They used lessons learned from the BeReal photo sharing app as a theme for their presentation. Their advice included embrace the unexpected, perfection is over-rated,...
Parents, students and staff members in Fairview got a rare opportunity last week when they met an impressive group of published authors. First-grade students gained author recognized when their class developed a book through Student Treasures Publishing. The endeavor featured each student writing a page about their "life advice" and also make an accompanying illustration. "There was a lot of different life advice from first graders," teacher Rylie Olson said. Time was set aside on Wednesday...
Richland County commissioners approved advertising for a temporary employee to assist in the county attorney’s office during a meeting held May 13. Richland County Attorney Charity McLarty said that position would be beneficial especially with one staff member anticipated to miss time because of a surgery. The temporary legal assistant can be hired for only up to one year. Duties will include preparing jury instructions and helping cover the office. Both commissioners Loren Young and Duane M...
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte emphasized the successes of his first term during a campaign stop in Sidney on Wednesday. The Republican said to supporters at the meeting held at the Meadowlark, "We did what we told you we were going to do." Gianforte explained that he brought in new leadership for every state department. He added that he introduced quality customer service in every agency. The governor said he hasn't increased the size of government and the state has a fiscally conservative...
The Richland County Health Department honored Rev. Dr. Tim Tharp and Wendy Wiltzen, APRN, FNP-C, with Friends of Public Health awards on May 13. "They are two phenomenal individuals who give of their time and expertise for Richland County's health," health department administrator Brittney Petersen said at the presentation. The Friend of Public Health Award is given by the Health Department to individuals or organizations in recognition of outstanding support of public health efforts in the comm...
The Women's Wellness Collective organized by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce attracted a good attendance at the Yellowstone Mercantile Company on Friday. Dr. Shari Twigg presented one of the TED Talks during the afternoon. She shared her expertise in botox and injectable aesthetic procedures. Her office is located in Fairview, but it's part of Sidney Health Center. Twigg provided a list of her treatments which includes botox and jeuveau, dermal fillers, skinfinity RF, skinpen microneedling,...
For 14 years the Fairview Alliance Church has held what has been labeled as the Blessing Sale, instead of the Big Garage Sale, because the items at the sale are not priced. Get a blessing, give a blessing, be a blessing is the concept and it has yielded many blessings for many causes over the years. In keeping with their tradition, the Fairview Alliance Church will offer a huge variety of un-priced, used goods at the rummage sale, as well as freshly baked goodies for purchase. All proceeds will be split evenly between Fairview Summer Youth...
Richard Heckler, RN, and Jennifer Reid, RN, of Sidney Health Center were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. During the ceremony on National Nurses Day in May, Sidney Health Center recognized a total of 10 nursing staff members from across the organization who were nominated by patients and family members for The DAISY Award. One of the two...
On May 13, at approximately 11:05 am (CST), The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office received a call in regards to a welfare check for a male individual located in the black Ford pickup near the intersection of 160th Ave NW and 28th St NW in East Fairview, ND. The individual appeared to be slumped over in the driver seat of the vehicle. A McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office deputy made contact with the individual to conduct a welfare check. During the conversation with the deputy, the male individual drove from the location at a high rate of spe...
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Donate blood, help save lives....
Funeral services for David R. McMillen, 89, were Friday, May 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating. Military honors were presented by representatives of the U.S. Army Funeral Guard and VFW Post 4099 Sidney. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. David was laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney. Visitation was Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney....
Jenee Metrick, 47, Williston, N.D., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home in Williston, N.D. Jenee Joyce Metrick was born on Jan. 12, 1977, to parents Beth Huff and Melvin Metrick in Santa Clara, CA. Starting her education in Sidney, the family then moved to Mesquite, TX., returning to Sidney and graduating from Sidney High School with the class of 1996. She graduated from Williston State College with an associate degree in applied science. She was employed by Qua...
Services for Arnold Volz, 89, are pending. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Arnold Volz, 89, Culbertson, MT, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, MT....
The Girard Hall located on Highway 201 is one of the few remaining halls in active use in the county. In an effort to continue its upkeep and use for the community, the Girard Hall Association and Girard Homemakers will serve homemade pie and coffee on primary election day, June 4, from noon to 8 p.m. Cost is a free will donation. The benefits include visiting with your friends and neighbors whether you came to vote or not. All are welcome to stop by....
On May 14, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Watford City Police Department and McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an injured big horn sheep that was located in the 400 block of 5th St. NE. Upon arrival, it was observed that the animal appeared to be significantly injured; blood was observed on the animal’s mouth, neck and chest. It is common practice to dispatch injured wild animals within city limits. North Dakota Game and Fish requested local law enforcement officers to dispatch this animal. Post-mortem testing of...
Sidney High School was the scene as 14 pre-school students graduated from the Busy Beavers' program last week. Busy Beavers is a creative and educational pathway for high school and pre-school students to learn. The program allows high school students a guided pathway to success and potential careers relating to teaching. A goal is preparing the children for kindergarten. Lessons learned during the year for the young students included writing their names, reciting the alphabet, knowing the days...
Rau School announces Joslynn Powell, daughter of Josh Powell and Jennifer Anderson, as its student of the quarter for the third quarter. Joslynn is a quiet and caring student. Joslynn makes sure that she is always prepared with everything she needs. She is always willing to help anyone that may need it. She always does her work to the best of her abilities every day. Joslynn is a friend to everyone and makes sure that nobody is ever left out. Her ability to sit back and observe what is going on...
The Sidney School Board approved allowing eighth-grade students to be part of the high school's drill and cheer teams during its monthly meeting on May 13. Drill team coach Weslie Zoanni explained that she is losing seven dancers, or about half of her team, due to graduation. In addition, she was disappointed with the amount of participants at a recent tryout. "Right now, if we have eighth graders, we would have 10 on the team," Zoanni said. Cheer coach Alyssa Cadwalader added that an extra year...
Nicólas F. Trevino, Sidney High School graduate, has received his bachelor's degree in biophysics from the University of Texas at Austin. The graduation ceremony was held May 11. During his four years at the University of Texas, he was a member of the University of Texas SCORE athletics, a member of the University of Texas hockey team and was also a member of the Young Conservatives of Texas, UT Austin Chapter. The next goal in his career is medical school....
Sidney’s softball season came to an end at the divisional tournament held in Lewistown. The Eagles kept their season alive by defeating Miles City, 22-15, in a play-in game on Tuesday. Sidney fell to Billings Central, 15-0, in the first round of the divisional tournament. The Eagles then lost to Lewistown by a 21-9 final....
Long X Posse, which hosts Dogs on the Deck, received some game changing donations recently, assisting them in their mission of providing a fun event and contributing to the community. Danny's Home Rescue helped the foundation acquire a utility trailer to store all their materials in. They then remodeled it as well. LeeAnn Brown of Long X Posse said the crew worked 12 hours a day for 10 days straight to get it done. "Daniel Stahl, owner and carpenter, has put in so much time to this year's...
Chantal Bane, RN, of the McKenzie Health Labor & Delivery team, was honored last week with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Thirty nominations were received for this selection cycle. This recognition is celebrated twice a year – May and December. The nomination submitted about Bane read: "To a wonderful Nurse Chantal – you are a super-duper nurse! I want to take thi...
The year 2024 marks the 78th Annual Fairview Old Timers' Reunion and Summer Festival. The event is the highlight of the summer and requires a tremendous amount of effort by a relatively small group of dedicated people who do their utmost to make the event the best it can be. The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge honored that group Wednesday, May 15, with the Above and Beyond For Fairview Award and presented them with a check for $500....
The Savage Warriors accounted for 84.5 points to take second place in the girls' division during the Eastern C divisional track meet held in Wolf Point on Thursday. Scobey's girls' topped the field with 118 points. Saco placed third with 83 points. In the boys' division, Lustre Christian earned top honors with 97 points followed by Plentywood with 81 and Scobey with 80. Savage took ninth place with 28 points. Brooke Reuter was a triple winner for Savage's girls. The senior finished first in the...
