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Dear Editor: Let Environment Council Hear From You On Radioactive Waste For six years citizens have worked with the Department of Environmental Quality to write rules setting safeguards for disposal of oilfield radioactive waste called TENORM. Richland County Commissioner Duane Mitchell served on the stakeholder working group. He promoted standards consistent with surrounding states to prevent Montana from becoming a dumping ground for out-of-state radioactive waste. Richland County Commissioner Shane Gorder and Civil Attorney Tom Halvorson...
The Environmental Quality Council has sidetracked six years of citizen work to protect Montana against radioactive waste from out of state. At its April 2020 meeting, the Council voted 10-to-6 to file an informal objection to protective rules proposed by the Department of Environmental Quality. The objection delays the rules going into effect. If the Council continues its objection at its May meeting, sidetracking will become permanent derailment. DEQ’s proposed rules would establish safeguards for disposal of TENORM waste. TENORM is naturally...
The word "excited" just doesn't cut it. It can't begin to describe the sentiment around Roosevelt Medical Center. Perhaps words like "ecstatic or over-the-moon are more fitting. That's because the community now has access to something big and most-definitely worth celebrating! After a year of planning and remodeling, the CT Suite is now complete at RMC. That means patients can now benefit from access to state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) diagnostic technology. The fanfare of a...
The Richland County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) gathered for a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 7. The event was originally supposed to be scheduled as a debate between HD35 candidate Brandon Ler and HD35 incumbent, Joel Krautter, but when the committee learned that Krautter declined to attend the event they opened it to other area candidates including, Jerry Schillinger, Rhonda Knudsen, Austin Knudsen, Steve Hinebauch, Alan Doane, Bob Phalen, and Loren Young. Richland County Commissioner, Duane Mitchell, moderated the...
Dear Editor, I am saddened to see politics in Richland County more vicious than I have ever seen it. Based on recent letters to the editor, petty personal attacks cast a cloud on real issues that need to be addressed. We need discussion on how adequate funding for our public schools and rural healthcare can be sustained in the current economic climate. On a positive note, I met a gentleman the other day from Glendive who is running for Senate District 18, which encompasses Wibaux, Dawson and Richland counties. His name is Pat Mischel and I...
The Environmental Quality Council has sidetracked six years of citizen work to protect Montana against radioactive waste from out of state. At its April 2020 meeting, the Council voted 10-to-6 to file an informal objection to protective rules proposed by the Department of Environmental Quality. The objection delays the rules going into effect. If the Council continues its objection at its May meeting, sidetracking will become permanent derailment. DEQ’s proposed rules would establish safeguards for disposal of TENORM waste. TENORM is naturally...
Helena, MT - Members of an interim legislative committee, the Environmental Quality Council, has voted to “object” to a nearly final draft of rules that would guide the disposal of radioactive oil waste in Montana. The committee is composed of 12 legislators and 4 public members. The current rule draft is the product of nearly eight years of work by members of the public, a stakeholders group, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The protections were expected to go into effect this spring. The rules were crafted to match rul...
The Rest Of The Story Dear Editor: I am saddened when an elected leader of the majority party in the Montana State Legislature becomes involved in a personal attack on an incumbent Legislator, of their party, in a district 500+ miles away, for putting his constituents ahead of partisanship. This also appears to apply, in the opinion of some, in the local central committee. Sort of like a "purity" requirement based on their views. President Ronald Reagan said, in effect, "do not speak ill of a fellow Republican." HB 658, the Medicaid reform bill...
HELENA, Mont. - Members of an interim legislative committee, the Environmental Quality Council, voted yesterday to “object” to a nearly final draft of rules that would guide the disposal of radioactive oil waste in Montana. The committee is composed of 12 legislators and 4 public members. The current rule draft is the product of nearly eight years of work by members of the public, a stakeholders group, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The protections were expected to go into effect this spring. The rules were crafted to mat...
Donating blood saves lives. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the American Red Cross says there is still an urgent need for blood donations during this challenging time. Since the pandemic began, blood drives across the country have been canceled leaving the national blood supply low. Roosevelt Medical Center will host an American Red Cross blood drive on April 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the resident dining room. Participants will enter through the staff dining room (south entrance)...
To the Members of Richland Federal Credit Union: The current COVID-19 has caused many changes to our daily lives. Richland Federal Credit Union is committed to the health and safety of our employees, members and the residents of our area. There is a lot of uncertainty in our local environment and the steps that need to be taken to assure the health of our membership. To do our part, we will be closing down the lobbies of our two branches, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice. We have many options available to meet your banking...
Berkan Ru Kara Berkan Ru Kara was born Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 to Lilah and Anil Kara, Sidney, MT. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. He joins a sister, Evren. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Lynda Nesper, Sidney, MT. Paternal grandparents are Ilyas and Atiye Kara, Adana, Turkey. Keanu King Lone Bear Keanu King Lone Bear was born Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 to Sunni Hilde and Michael Bearhill, Fort Kipp, MT. He weighed 6 lbs. 12.9 oz. He joins a brother, Spencer. Maternal grandparents are Chad and Jeanette Hilde, Culbertson, MT. Duke Robert Manley Duke Robert...
This year the Brodie Gorder Memorial Tournament was held Feb. 28 - 29 at the Sidney High School. The Sidney Wrestling Club has been building an amazing memorial tournament here in eastern Montana. This tournament is in memory of a very special wrestler, Brodie Gorder, son of Lisa and Shane Gorder. He lost his life at only 8 years old in a 4-wheeler accident on their ranch. The tournament is held in his memory in honor of his love for the sport of wrestling. Just the year before the accident he...
On the request of tournament coaches, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture compiled an All-Tournament team from the District 2C basketball tournaments determined by a vote of coaches. For the boys’ tournament, Fairview’s senior Alex Schriver was the top vote-getter. Also voted to the first team were Fairview’s senior Josh Herron, Fairview’s senior Cody Asbeck, Plentywood’s senior Tyson Flickinger and Froid-Lake’s sophomore Javonne Nesbit. Selected to the second team were MonDak...
In Jan. 2020, Sidney Sugars Incorporated gained a new agriculturist! Timothy Cymbaluk comes from Crookston, MN, and recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University in Dec. 2019. Cymbaluk has always had a passion for working with sugar beets, so when he saw the position open for an agriculturist at Sidney Sugars, it was apparent to him that he should apply. “I have always wanted to work with sugar beets, and I saw that Sidney Sugars was looking for an agriculturalist, so I thought it wou...
On Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:45 a.m. on Hwy 2, milepost 9, about 7 miles from Williston there was an angle (T-bone) vehicle crash between a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with driver Hallie Finnicum, 24, Culbertson and a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Aaron Tkachyk, 29, Whitefish. This crash occurred on an asphalt roadway with patches of ice and clear weather conditions. The Dodge was traveling westbound on Hwy 2. The Hyundai was traveling eastbound on Hwy 2. The Dodge lost control, rotated counter-clockwise and entered the eastbound lane of Hwy 2...
In Jan. 2020, Sidney Sugars Incorporated gained a new agriculturist! Timothy Cymbaluk comes from Crookston, MN, and recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University in Dec. 2019. Cymbaluk has always had a passion for working with sugar beets, so when he saw the position open for an agriculturist at Sidney Sugars, it was apparent to him that he should apply. "I have always wanted to work with sugar beets, and I saw that Sidney Sugars was...
On Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:45 a.m. on Hwy 2, milepost 9, about 7 miles from Williston there was an angle (T-bone) vehicle crash between a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with driver Hallie Finnicum, 24 of Culbertson, MT, and a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup with driver Aaron Tkachyk, 29 of Whitefish, MT. This crash occurred on an asphalt roadway with patches of ice and clear weather conditions. The Dodge was traveling westbound on Hwy 2. The Hyundai was traveling eastbound on Hwy 2. The Dodge lost control, rotated counter-clockwise and entered the eastbound...
Sidney, MT - For Lorena Hekkel, age is not slowing her down. Last week, Dr. James Scott, who is an orthopedic surgeon, replaced Lorena's knee. At age 93, she is doing well and recovering from the inpatient procedure that was done at Sidney Health Center. Following a short stay in the hospital, Lorena transferred to Roosevelt Medical Center's nursing home for rehabilitation to be closer to family and reside in her hometown of Culbertson. She will continue physical therapy there and hopes to have...
F.T. Reynolds Co. recently handed out quarterly checks to our Friends of Reynolds (FOR) participants. Each quarter Reynolds Market stores donate a percentage back of the total purchases made by the supporters of each FOR organization. In 2019, a total of $43,650 was given back to 108 different clubs, churches, and community organizations by the five Reynolds Market stores. Receiving checks for the fourth quarter of 2019 for Reynolds Market, Sidney, are back (L to R) Ken Bailey (Loyal Order of...
Willow Leigh-Kikkole Raad Willow Leigh-Kikkole Raad was born Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 to Kasey Day and Casey Raad, Sidney, MT. She weighed 8 lbs. 3.6 oz. Willow joins a sister, PaizLee. Maternal grandparents are Dawn & Paul Conard, Sidney, MT and Mike Hellesvig, Sidney, MT. Paternal grandparents are Joan Marx, Deadwood, SD and Blaine Raad, Fairview, MT. Anita Lavonne Troutman Anita Lavonne Troutman was born Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, to Melanie and Timothy Troutman, Williston, ND. She weighed 4 lbs. 14.9 oz. Anita joins two sisters, Annabelle and...
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...
Funeral services for Vonnie Lambert, of Fairview, MT were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 16 at Culbertson High School in Culbertson, MT with Pastor Jay Cummins officiating. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. A family service was held at 6 p.m., Friday, November 15 at the Assembly of God Church, Poplar, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Vonnie passed away on Monday, November 11 at her home in...
Memorial services for Eugene “Gene” McCormick, 82, of Culbertson were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 15 at the Church of Grace and Peace in Culbertson with Pastor Ross Reinhiller officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Eugene “Gene” passed away on Tuesday, November 12 at Roosevelt Memorial Hospital, Culbertson, MT....
Richland Federal Credit Union, Culbertson branch, is displaying the letters K, N and D to help the Culbertson School JMG (Jobs for Montana Graduates) Program promote being the "I" in "Kind." The public is encouraged to stop in at 18 2nd Street East in Culbertson and sign the letters to show their pledge to kindness towards others. The anti-bullying program focuses on outward kindness rather than just being against bullying....
