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Westside Elementary School in Sidney participated in the Scholastic Pajama Drive this November and December. Pictured: students at Westside gathered to celebrate gathering over 134 pairs of pajamas which were distributed in Richland, Dawson and Roosevelt counties (photo submitted by Devaniet_Photography)....
Elementary students at Fairview School delighted the audience with Reindeer Games Tuesday, Dec. 17. Pictured, one of the reindeer tries to hit another's antlers during the ring toss game....
The Sidney wrestlers won the Pat Weede Dual Tournament in Gillette, WY for the 3rd year in a row on Dec. 20 & 21. The Eagles also had eight undefeated wrestlers; Owen Lonski – 106; Zander Dean – 113; Jordan Darby – 126; Everett Jensen – 132; Aden Graves – 145; Dylan Lutz – 160; Riley Waters 182 and Jett Jones – 195. Pat Weede Memorial Dual Tourney Team Results Match #1 Round 1 Sidney defeated Natrona County 72-0 Match #2 Round 2 Sidney defeated Campbell County 72-6 Match #3 Round 3 Sidney defe...
In an attempt to stimulate more housing development, the McKenzie County Job Development Authority is proposing a Shovel-Ready Lot Program. To learn more, please view the Draft Request for Formal Proposal at https://econdev.mckenziecounty.net/usrfiles/ShovelReadyLot-RFP-Draft.pdf. On Monday, Jan. 6, at 12 pm at the Commissioners’ Room of the McKenzie County Courthouse, there will be an opportunity for a presentation and public comment on this program. If you want to make comments in writing please do so to Daniel Stenberg at d...
Sidney, MT – The Richland County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) voted unanimously on Dec.16 to take the first step forward in the process of making Richland County a Sanctuary County for the Unborn and a Sanctuary County for the Second Amendment. A Sanctuary County for the Unborn will pass ordinances against abortion within the limits of our county in future anticipation of the over-turning of Roe v. Wade and send a powerful message about how our county values life. They will declare t...
As a child many of us have memories of Christmas trees, lefse and Swedish meatballs. As Americans we celebrate traditions from around the world. Emilyn Scheetz came to our part of the world to live with her husband on a cold winter day of -40 degrees in 2004. She has brought with her native holiday traditions from the Philippines. She is from the small island of Cebu, where they even speak a different dialect from the entire nation. She grew up with a dish of lucky noodles being served on birthdays and Christmas. As I listened to the stories...
Grady Joseph O’Brien was born to Sean and Shauna (Tveit) O’Brien on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 7:02 a.m. in Fargo, ND. He joins a sister, Tenley O’Brien. He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are Richard & Brenda O’Brien, Valley City, ND and Nolan & Leslie Tveit, Fairview, MT. Great Grandparents are Larry & Lorraine Tveit, Sidney, MT and Dee Ann Messmer, Fairview, MT....
The Fairview Community Foundation will host its second annual New Year’s Eve Dance for all area high school kids at the Richland County Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Kids from Lambert, Savage, Richey, Culbertson, Watford City, Alexander, Arnegard, Bainville, Glendive, Froid, Medicine Lake, Sidney, Fairview and beyond are all welcome. The event is free with music by DJ Nick Kallem, food, and games. This is not a lock-down event but chaperones will be on site. Come as you are or dress up in your New Year’s Eve finest if...
Were you one of those people who stood in line for hot pizza or the mouthwatering bratwurst at the county fair? If so, St. Matthew’s Youth Group fundraiser 2020 has a treat for you, Redneck Brats (sausages) and homemade pizzas! The Redneck brats are the same ones that are sold during the fair at the Main Link Booth. There will be five flavors to choose from: Cheddar Dawg, German Sausage, Polish Sausage, Andouille Sausage, or Prairie Fire Sausage. For only $48 you will receive an 8 lb. case with three packs of sausages for a total of 24 links p...
MSU Extension Richland County and Parenting Montana are offering Active Parenting classes. The teen years of your child’s life can present changes and challenges, for you as a parent and your child. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. Active Parenting of Teens program is a six-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as what teens need to succeed, communication and cooperation, handling anger, courage and self-esteem, preventing risky behavior and much more, C...
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new sign-up period for the popular Conservation Reserve Program. The sign-up began Dec. 9 and will remain open through Feb. 28. The continuous signup runs from Dec. 9 and is ongoing. Game and Fish private land biologists are currently analyzing the new components of the sign-up, and will be able to help producers through the signup process as information becomes available. Biologists can also explain how additional incentives from Game and Fish programs can add to the bottom line of...
The Sidney High School Speech, Drama and Debate Team travelled to Fergus (Lewistown) and came back winners!! Speech and Debate held their own against 15 schools including 2 AA schools. Placing 3rd overall in Sweeps with Senior Christine Turek placed 1st and Shea Roberts placed 4th in Memorized Public Address. Sophomore Cloe GO placed first in Informative Speaking. In Humorous Oral Interp Abby Kyhl placed 6th. Debate Team did pretty good also with Lorraine Coronato placing 4th in Lincoln Douglas...
My mother grew up during the Depression. She only had a handful of books at her disposal, and since she loved to read, she read and reread those half dozen books multiple times and treasured each and every one of them. She still had those books when we cleaned out her apartment after her death. She never forgot the dearth of books in her household as she grew up. She made up her mind that her children would have books at their disposal, and she made good on that vow. I grew up surrounded by publications of all kinds, and I developed a love of...
Multiple accounts of scam calls have been reported to Montana's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Just this month seven Montanans, believing that they were talking to Medicare, gave out their Medicare numbers. Those calls included "your Medicare number is invalid" and "Medicare is replacing cards with one that has a chip reader," and in all cases they asked to confirm the current numbers. A direct result of people's Medicare numbers falling into the wrong hands in the more than $21,000 in documented...
It’s that time of year when ice anglers will be heading out to Montana’s waters for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a great winter activity that the entire family can enjoy. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on the ice. While the first ice of the year often offers some of the best fishing, it also can be quite variable from location to location and from day to day. Anglers should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish. The safest ice anglers are tho...
The boys and girls Sidney Eagle basketball teams were at home last Tuesday against Miles City. The girls won 57-34 and the boys lost 32-66. The Eagles then traveled to Glasgow on Friday to play against the Scotties. The girls lost 32-66 and the boys won 52-50....
A court decision is allowing enforcement of emergency rules to temporarily restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana to begin Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. “We have refused to stand idly by while a powerful industry hooks a new generation of users and puts them right in the path of the national outbreak of lung injury and death,” said Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Sheila Hogan. “This has always been about protecting our most vulnerable and we are pleased that the Court chose to stand with...
Thursday, Dec. 19, the Sidney Kiwanis Club inducted two new members into its global organization dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. Pictured,(L-R): (standing), are sponsor Kalli Godfrey with new member Kim Youngquist; Kiwanian Leif Anderson and new member Nick Kallem with his sponsor Tami Christensen. Youngquist works at the Public Health Department while Kallem is employed by Sidney Public Schools....
The Sidney-Richland County Library underwent a complete renovation in 2019, providing better access to patrons and more space for programming. Prior to renovations, the Library consisted of a children's area on the main floor, and adult and non-fiction section on the upper floor. The basement had unutilized space, and there was no elevator for accessibility. Kelly Reisig, Library Director, provides the top ten things to know about the renovation. 1. The new space will feature a new Montana...
In 2019, Sidney Health Center completed an 18-month remodel project at the clinic to accommodate more medical providers and improve utilization of the mid-70s design. The $5.7 million construction project included the consolidation of primary care services, enhancements to several surgical suites and a re-design of the cancer care center. "We are fortunate to have a Board of Directors that believes in the value of investing in our facility," stated Jen Doty, CEO. "It allows us to continue...
On April 1, 2019, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the MonDak – Richland Unit moved into their long-awaited new home across from Central Elementary School in Sidney. After receiving the historic Lonsdale Methodist Church, remodeling began to create a building full of fun and learning opportunities for up to 300 children. An addition to the church houses a welcoming reception area, staff offices, the board room, five spacious program areas, both teaching and commercial kitchens and a multi-purpose r...
The Sidney High School track received much needed renovations in 2019 with updates to the football field scheduled for 2020. The new track has been completed except for the painted lane lines that will take place when weather permits. The new football field and track area will be renamed to The Lowman-Walton Sports Complex in honor of Melani and Rob Walton Foundation. It's been previously reported that the football field itself will still be named Swanson Field and the press box will continue...
On October 13 several communities in Eastern MT participated in a JustServe.org Community Day of Service. In Sidney around 50 members of JustServe.org, split into three groups around the community, volunteering at various locations around the city. More volunteers showed up throughout the day to support these activities. According to Kristine Gifford, the local JustServe.org administrator, one group spent time cleaning and weeding the raised beds at the community gardens located north of the...
The old National Guard armory located on west Holly Street is the new facility for Richland County Transportation and the Commission on Aging. Director, Jody Berry, is glad to be moved in to the department's new location as it brings much more needed space for the transport vehicles and program development. "The process took a few years to finalize," stated Berry. With freshly painted walls, the armory provides a great space for development of current programs provided by the Commission on...
The Richland Rangers Jr. Gold hockey team took first place at the state tournament in Langdon, ND with a win over Fargo by a score of 6-3 on March 3. The Rangers High School Girls team placed 3rd at the state tournament in Bismarck. Back row (L-R) Coach Matt Donvan, William VanHook, Bryce Wold, Parker Tofte, Bill Steinley, Parker Mindt, Braden Kindopp, Logan Boyer and Coach Bryan McDowell. Front row (L-R) Nicolas Trevino, Tate Wieferich, Kyler Garsjo, Jaxson Franklin, Wes VanHook and Graylin...
