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Brian Bieber has replaced longtime Fairview mayor, Bryan Cummins. Winning with 143 votes against his opponent – who had only 60 votes - Bieber will be the first new mayor in Fairview in 32 years. Bieber is a born-and-raised resident of Fairview, a 1983 graduate of Fairview High School, and owner of BB Electric since 2005. "I was born and raised here," Bieber told the Roundup, "and I've seen Fairview remain the same and I think it's time to move forward. We've missed out on lots of big o...
Rugby Homes & RV Center has expanded into the former Coates RV location at 321 Gate Avenue in Williston. Owners Gary and Kevin Kirchofner are excited about the opportunity to offer full sales, parts and service to current and potential RV owners. The family owned company based in Rugby, ND has had a satellite lot in Williston for 11 years. "Coates RV was a full fledged dealer and with them leaving, we saw an opportunity to extend what we started in the past," Gary Kirchofner said. The...
Sidney Health Center was honored this fall for successfully demonstrating high performance on several national quality initiatives. During the annual conference held by the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) in Billings, Sidney Health Center received a Hospital Quality Achievement Award from Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. Sidney Health Center met several criteria to be considered for the award, including working on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Core Elements of outpatient...
The Richland Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting banquet on Nov. 7 at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The meeting included a recap of the year's events affecting the area's economy, letters from Montana politicians and the presentation of the president's award to Chip Gifford. This year's guest speaker was USDA Business Program Specialist Martin Dewitt. Dewitt presented information on grants and loans that can assist local business available through the USDA. Pictured above are the...
The Sidney Eagle Foundation had its beginning in 2001 with its first major project, bleachers and the announcer’s booth at Swanson Field. Since that time, the Eagle Foundation has continued to help fund numerous K-12 school projects through fund raising and with generous giving from our school community. A project that remains unrealized is the construction of a Concessions area and Restroom Facility on the northside of Swanson Field. This facility serves the community as well as area schools for hosting of district/divisional track meets a...
Funeral services for Lydia Wiederrich, 88, of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT were held Monday, November 13 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rolf Preus from Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Lydia died on November 6 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, MT....
How will your family farm or ranch business operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm or ranch business or are you yourself questioning your current role? More than 80 percent of farm and ranch families hope to pass the family farm or ranch on to the next generation, but research shows only 30 percent of family farms and ranches survive to the second generation, and only...
Northwest Landowners Association will be hosting a Land Use Plan Workshop in cooperation with the Budd-Falen Law Offices. Karen Budd-Falen will lead the workshop that is specifically meant for county government officials. With her work at Budd-Falen Law Offices, Karen represents private property owners, ranching and farming organizations, and local governments. She has assisted local governments in asserting their rights of cooperation and coordination in federal agency decisions and private property owners in protecting their Constitutionally...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to rehabilitate about 10.6 miles of Montana Highway 200 northeast of Richey in Dawson and Richland counties. The project begins in Dawson County at the junction with Secondary Highway 254 at reference post 27.8 and extends northeast for 10.6 miles, ending about a quarter mile west of the intersection with Richland County Road 126 at reference post 38.4. Proposed work includes reconstruction of several sections of road to address poor...
Hanna Jepsen has been promoted to ag loan officer at Stockman Bank in Sidney. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing agricultural loans and assisting clients with their lending needs. Jepsen brings extensive knowledge in agriculture to the position. She previously held positions in the farm loan department and farm programs department at Farm Service Agency. Her experience in lending and agriculture will continue to be an asset to Stockman Bank. "Hanna's experience is extremely...
Jami Propp, center, of Lower Yellowstone REC presents a check for $1700 to Gloria Yockim, left, and Candy Markwald, right, of the Richland County Food Bank. The money was raised during LYREC's food and coat drive, held every October during National Coop Month....
November is all about giving thanks. What better way to do so than to serve your community? As a volunteer, I can say it is so rewarding to go and help when I can. There are so many ways to do so in our community, ranging from Meals on Wheels to joining a committee. On behalf of the Partnership for Promise, we would like to thank all of those who volunteer as well as all the services providers in Richland County. There are many services in the community that are all done by volunteers. Northeast MT, R.S.V.P., for instance, serves in more than...
My generation grew up writing thank you notes. Whenever we received a gift from anyone, we sat down and wrote a brief note expressing our appreciation for the item in question. Sometimes it proved difficult to thank someone for a totally inappropriate or disliked present, but nonetheless, we wrote some sort of note anyway. Our mother saw to that. In this day of texting and emails, the thank you note seems to have fallen by the wayside. Someone texts a thank you using a few unintelligible symbols that only the young people can decipher, or...
Are you nearing the age of 65? If so, you have a lot of decisions to make as you may need to sign up for Medicare. “Turning 65: Medicare Basics” program will be offered from 3 pm to 4 pm on Monday, November 20 at the NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County (205 6th Street NW in Watford City.) Pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 17. Please e-mail [email protected] or call the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County at 701-444-3451 if you are interested in attending. Thi...
The Sidney Middle School Wrestlers kicked off their season with a big win in Forsyth. The team scored 70 points to come home the champions. Individual results are as follows: First place, Zander Dean; Aden Graves; Zander Burnison; Nathan Romo and Blake Benson. Second place, Kaden Wise; Grady Nelson and Teegan Cutler. Third place, Shandon Gurney; Chase Waters and Carlos Hernandez. Fourth place, Tucker Nevins and Cole Humphries. Fifth place, Caleb Kleinke and Deegan Carranza....
West Side Elementary School will have its annual Book Fair, Nov. 15-17, at the West Side School Library, 1100 5th Street SW. The Book Fair will be open during regular school hours, as well as from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, and 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The fair ends at 10 a.m. Friday. This reading event will offer students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for children. Along with winners of state and national awards, the Book Fair will present hundreds of titles...
Fairview High School, High Honor Roll Grade 9: Jadyn Gackle; Kennedy Hansen; Scout Hofer; Antone Norby; Daniel Porter; Maysen Poulsen; Baylee Schlothauer; Erin Shannon; Grade 10: Cody Asbeck; Dylan Elletson; Joshua Herron; Ashley Karst; Lak Kloker; Stephanie Nay; Thomas Neu; Logan Schipman; Jade Schlothauer; Macy Seadeek; Jesse Selting; Hanna Skov; Allyson Young. Grade 11: Emily Axtman; Carson Cayko; Anna Dragseth; Kellie Hansen; Matthew Hurley; Bryce Neu; Jaycie Rau; Elizabeth Shannon; Alexander Young. Grade 12: Adam Elletson; Jae Kloker;...
The American Cancer Society is marking the 38th Great American Smokeout on November 16th by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit. By quitting — even for one day — smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 43.8 million Americans still smoke cigarettes — Nearly 1 in every 5 adults. About 36.5 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco...
Lonsdale is seeking to form a focus group of people ages 18-40 who are willing to talk with us about reinventing the church. Whether you have ties to Lonsdale or not, if you are willing to talk with us about what is important to you, what supports and encourages you and maybe even what you like about churches and what drives you crazy about them, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Pastor Melanie at 433-3110, 406-560-6371 or at mailto:[email protected]....
It’s the holiday season and the Sidney Lions will once again be selling their Christmas wreaths starting Monday, Nov. 20. If a Lion doesn’t make it to your door, you can call or message Raymond Carlson at 406-489-0944 to have a wreath delivered. Thank You for your support!...
Sidney High School Honor Roll Grade 9: Rebecca Aldrich; Gwyneth Arthur; Jaylen Baxter; Adriana Beyerle; Matthew Brakefield; Brianna Brost; Kyla Carlson; Stephen Christensen; Jordan Darby; Seth Dodds; Sean Earle; Kaden Everett; Ecriselia Flores; Claire Frank; Jaxson Franklin; Curstine Gaffield; Hadley Garsjo; Kade Graves; McKenzy Hazen; Jazmine Hernandez Piedra; Kay Hoffman; Trista Hovde; Alexa Iversen; Hailee Ivory; Riley Jackson; Liliana Johnson; Logan Jones; Ian Jurgens; Sarah Karanjai; Braden Kindopp; Braden Klinke; Nickolas Kordonowy;...
The 15th Annual Parade of Trees will take place Friday, November 24 at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney, MT. Viewing starts at 3 p.m. with the auction commencing at 5 p.m. Jeremy Norby will be the auctioneer. This joint fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County and the MonDak Heritage Center benefits youth programs at each facility. Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to decorate a Christmas tree or wreath and bring it to the MDHC between November 14 and 21. There will also be special ornaments for sale...
The SHS Speech, Drama & Debate team travelled to Miles City to compete against 22 schools. The Speech/Debate Team placed 3rd overall. Senior Public Forum Debaters Naomi Mata and Lauryn Barnhart placed 2nd. The rest of the Speech team results were : Original Oratory Luke Turek placed 4th, Memorized Public Address Christine Turek placed 3rd, Extemp Shanyn Reidle placed 3rd. The Drama Team also placed 3rd overall. In Dramatic Solo Atlas Hill placed 4th. Fighting their way through 24 teams of...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Sheila Hogan announced today that the State of Montana is now accepting proposals to provide grants for evidenced-based suicide prevention efforts in schools and communities. “This is an important step forward as we work collectively to implement the most effective suicide prevention programs across our state,” Hogan said. “I know that Montanans are fully engaged and committed to addressing this difficult issue, and I am right there with them.” The deadline to apply for funding is...
Lonsdale United Methodist Church of Sidney and Boys and Girls Club of Richland County are entering into an exciting partnership that will enable both organizations to better serve the people of Sidney and the MonDak region. On Sunday, November 5, the congregation of Lonsdale Methodist Church unanimously passed a resolution to authorize the Board of Trustees to transfer ownership of the church building and land on Third Avenue SE and to sell the parsonage to Boys & Girls Club of Richland County....
