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The Badlands Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is helping less fortunate families in the area by offering warm smiles and hearty meals this holiday season. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Badlands Toms Chapter is providing 40 turkeys to families in the area to help complete the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. "The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are times for family, but they are also a time when many families are in need," said NWTF CEO George...
For centuries, mankind has battled insect pests with varying levels of success, and today is no different. While the advent of new chemical controls in the past century has aided management, concern for its impact on the environment and other desirable species means scientists are still searching for better, safer and more effective options, some of which even include turning a pest into a product. Come discover new high-tech options emerging to manage age-old insect pests, and others not so lofty (like eating them!) in the second of two...
The American Cancer Society Rugged West Relay For Life is getting underway; join us at our kick-off on November 29, 2013 at 6 PM in front of American Insurance (formerly West Plains Insurance). We will be serving soup and dessert, so stop by to stay warm during the Parade of Lights! Help us light the way to a cure! As participants gather this year to register teams and launch fundraising efforts, they’ll be helping the American Cancer Society redouble its efforts to make this cancer’s last century – not just for members of McKenzie County, but...
The Sidney Middle School Builder’s Club and CLASH group are sponsoring a community food drive competition from November 18-22 for the Sidney Food Bank. The Food Drive will be a friendly “Bobcat” --- “Griz” competition. We will keep a running total of each team throughout the week. The two entry ways at the middle school provide the “playing fields” for the competition. The southeast entry is the Bobcat field. The northeast entry is the Griz field. Anyone in our community is encouraged to drop non-perishable and not-outdated items throughout th...
Terrific crowds enjoyed both the craft bazaar and bridge celebration in Fairview Saturday. Above, Santa made a surprise appearance at the Bridge lighting, handing out candy canes to excited youngsters....
Sidney Health Center was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network's Quality Improvement Award for its work on reducing preventable readmissions. The awards were announced during the general session at the MHA Annual Convention held in Billings on September 26, 2013. The Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network (PIN) is a voluntary membership of 48 critical access hospitals throughout the state. Through this Network, member hospitals are able...
Tyler Kuznicki, 22, of Fairview, MT, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at The Sidney Health Center. Cremation has taken place. No local services are being planned. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com...
The annual Gifts from the Heart will be held December 14th to support those in need again this year. This is held by the Richland County Christmas Coalition to provide Christmas gifts and food boxes for those in need. Any individual that wishes to participate must reside in Richland County and have children (ages 0-18), that reside with them. The distribution will be on Saturday, December 14th, from 7am until 2pm at the Masonic Lodge. If you would like to purchase a gift for donation, you may go to participating businesses and churches in...
Food baskets for Richland County seniors and the disabled will be available through the Richland County Christmas Coalition ”Gifts From the Heart”. If you, or someone you know, are in need of a food basket, please call 406-433-7421. Baskets will be available for pickup on Monday, December 16 at the Svarre Swimming Pool building, 610 7th Ave. SW., Sidney. A letter will be sent out with pickup times or to make arrangements for delivery. Donations may be made to the Richland County Food Bank at 123 W. Main, Sidney, by December 13. For more inf...
Almost 3.4 million people of all ages volunteered their time, talents, and resources to assist The Salvation Army’s work in FY 2012. Our volunteers are critical partners in helping us fulfill our promise to America of “Doing the Most Good”. Many of our Salvation Army units across the country list their volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Match. To get involved, please visit the Volunteer Match website www.volunteermatch.org. and search with keyword “Salvation Army”. Dates are available to sign up and “Ring the Bell” at Reynolds and Reese...
The following student/athletes from Sidney High School have been recognized as Academic All-State by the Montana Coaches Association for the Fall, 2013 Season(s). To be awarded this honor, the student/athlete must have achieved a varsity letter in their activity, and maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the first nine weeks of the 2013-2014 school year. The Student/athletes are: Cross Country: Johren Carpenter, Zach Sommerfeld Christian Anglesey. Golf: Nicole Moore, Paul Brannan, Bobby Frank. Volleyball: Aubrey Kessel, Kortney...
Retired Sidney teacher Bernie Braden has found a new career and is absolutely loving it. As Coordinator for the Literacy Volunteers for Adults- Richland County, she is now tutoring adults who are determined to achieve their GED. "The neatest thing about this program is that it is all student centered, according to their needs and learning style and where they're most comfortable," she said. "There's a big difference between 1on 1 tutoring and a public school classroom. Some people just don't thr...
The Montana Chamber is coming to a city near you!! We invite all businesses to attend for a short one-hour program, networking, refreshments, and door prizes! Health care costs continue to be the “major pocket book concern” of Montana voters, according to the annual Power-Base (P-Base) survey. Affordable Care Act (ACA), marketplace, navigators and exchanges have now become part of everyday conversations. The ACA has led to business changes as well, including for the Montana Chamber Choices program. We will be endorsing health coverage by Associ...
Richland Shrine Club of Sidney is starting its 2014 Shrine Hospital Fund drive. The overhead of the direct mail campaign; envelopes, postage, etc. are furnished by the Richland Shrine Club. Last year we gathered $8,529.10 and sent that same amount to the Shrine Hospital. Richland Shrine Club is currently sponsoring many patients in various stages of their treatment. The typical patient makes several trips to the hospital in Spokane, Salt Lake City or Minneapolis. The average hospital stay is seven to eight days, but surgery and/or treatment...
Sidney High School Speech and Drama Team traveled to Circle, Mont. on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The Drama Team and Speech Team took 1st place in Class A sweeps. Speech Team: Michael Waddell took 1st place in Original Oratory, Tori Hill took 1st place in Memorized Public Address, Morgan Barnett competed in Humorous Oral Interp, Laura Elmore took 5th place in Serious Oral Interp, and Michael Stevens took 3rd place in Impromptu. Drama Team: Kaitlyn Tibbits took 7th Place in Humorous Solo,...
Steve Smart of Sidney was the happy winner of the $500 Farm & Home Supply gift card courtesy of The Roundup. Smart registered at Eagle Country Ford during the recent Harvest Festival....
A McKenzie County Bank contribution to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) will support affordable housing developments in Watford City. “McKenzie County Bank has always been a strong supporter of our community, and the decision to contribute to essential services housing using the HIF program was an easy one. These housing projects are critical to our community in order to provide housing for the people who will meet the needs of our growing population,” said Scott Swenson, CEO of McKenzie County Bank. Capitalized by con...
Richland County is enriched with a vast number of farms that are also located in the irrigated valley along the county’s eastern boundary. Throughout Richland County the majority of the land is agricultural. Over the years many parcels or lots were created using an agricultural exemption from Montana’s subdivision laws. Why? Because an agricultural exemption isa quick and easy way to divide off a parcel. However, to use the agricultural exemption, agricultural covenants are placed on these parcels. Agricultural covenants are placed on the par...
Sidney Lions Club will again be selling fresh Christmas wreaths door to door Nov. 25-27and will be at Reynolds Market and IGA from 4-6 p.m. on these days. Orders will also be taken by calling Libby at 489-1072, please leave a message with your name and address if no answer. Two sizes are available this year, small for $20 and large $40....
This is the third of a series of building articles to provide information that relates to the land use requirements and regulations. More information can be found at www.richland.orgor for assistance contact the Building Inspection Office at 115 2nd ST SE, Sidney, MT 59270 or call (406) 433-2809 When do I need a construction permit? A construction permit is needed for all new construction. In many cases a permit is needed for repair or replacement of existing fixtures. A plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit is needed for any addition or...
Tractor Supply Company will open its newest location on East Holly in Sidney this Saturday, November 23. With 19,097 sq. ft. full of merchandise, the store has something for everyone. Tractor Supply Company is a growth minded company, always looking for potential new locations that are a good fit as far as the target market is concerned. This was especially true in the Sidney area due to the farmers and horse owners in the area. The TSC product category expertise includes lawn and garden, and...
Eide Bailly will be hosting “Fraud in YOUR Business?” on December 10 from 7:30-10:30a.m. at the Grand Williston Hotel and Conference Center, 3601 2nd Avenue West, Williston. This session will provide a new outlook on forensic accounting, fraud and digital forensic investigations. Attendees will learn how forensic accounting and digital investigations are used together to ferret out fraud in the workplace. Presenters include Jeremy Bendewald, Principal, MBA, CFE, CFI, and Brook Schaub, Manager. To RSVP for this FREE session, please visit www...
Lightstream Resources, the second largest land owner in Saskatchewan's Bakken play expects reservoir recovery factors to improve from approximately 15 percent under primary methods to over 25 percent with natural gas as a flooding agent. An entry on the company's website says, "After laboratory analysis, computer simulations and early field experimentation, we believe that natural gas would be a more effective flooding agent in an EOR scheme as it would sweep the tight Bakken reservoir more...
Freshmen Jordan Baxter, Alexia Berube, Allyson Harris, Landan Jones, Dawson McGothlin, Brett Norby, Logan Peterson, Madison Theissen, Morgan Barnett, Johren Carpenter, Mateya Coffman, Tessa Hill, Autumn Larson, Amanda Valnes, Chantel Wilcoxon, Laura Elmore, Garret Leland, Laurel Sartin, Tanner Wacha, Zachary Sommerfeld, Michael McGinnis, Sabryna Moe, Sierra Osborne, Bree Fisher, Kasey Gorder, Trace Jones, Christine Schabert, Emily Swenson, Maddison DiFonzo, Seth Ullman, Jerren Jensen, Justin Candee, Nakieta Dietrich, Jazmine Hodge, Kirsten...
Six students from Savage High School will be participating in the District 11 Honor Band and Choir Festival to be held at DCHS in Glendive on November 25 and 26. The participating students include Brittany Conradsen, Ashley Green, Desiree Martell, Michael Reynolds, Ryder Rice and Morgan Tysver. They will rehearse with their guest director from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days and then perform with their groups in the concert on Tuesday, November 26, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend...
