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In the early 1980s, Mark Halvorson and Cindy Osland arrived in eastern Montana for the start of their teaching careers. Little did they know then that they would teach the area's students for more than 30 years and wind up finding their true love as well. Osland, who married Halvorson in 1990, came to Sidney in August of 1983 after graduating from Winona State in Minnesota. She remembers being interviewed in Sidney during Memorial Day weekend and accepting a high school position then....
Although mosquitos aren’t actually biting them to death, some Lambert residents might tell you that it feels that way this year. Lambert resident Bryan Prevost told Richland County commissioners during a recent meeting about the very unpleasant situation. Prevost said he wasn’t aware of how bad it was until attending high school graduation activities. “It’s horrible,” the Lambert native said. He added the conditions were also bad at a cemetery in the community. “It’s horrible there, too,...
Montana WIFE (Women Involved In Farm Economics) announces the winner of their 30th “The Art of Farming” calendar art contest. WIFE received 437 entries, wih 172 from Scobey Schools and we thank the students and their teachers for sending some excellent art that made judging them a challenge. Cash prizes and certificates have been awarded to first, second and third place winners and certificates for the honorable mention places in kindergarten through eighth grades; a total of 45 winners. Only 25 drawings can be used on the 2017 calendar tha...
Although mosquitos aren't actually biting them to death, some Lambert residents might tell you that it feels that way this year. Lambert resident Bryan Prevost told Richland County commissioners during a recent meeting about the very unpleasant situation. Prevost said he wasn't aware of how bad it was until attending high school graduation activities. "It's horrible," the Lambert native said. He added the conditions were also bad at a cemetery in the community. "It's horrible there, too," he not...
Area golfers competed at the Class C state meet held last Tuesday and Wednesday. Joey Bawden of Culbertson shot a 182 for 13th place. Brayden Olson shot a 189 for 21st place. Eric Hendrickson had a 199 for 33rd place. Chase Kilzer had a 216 for 53rd place. Fairview’s Josh Johnson shot a 225 and Adam Elletson shot a 237. John Helmuth of Richey-Lambert finished with a 241. In the girls division, Fairview’s Jenna Bieber shot a 230 for 24th place. Scores for the Fusion were Ellie Volbrecht with a 299 and Sydney Brost with a 301. Scores for Cul...
Applications are now available for the Re-Tree Richland County 2.0 program. They are available at Sidney City Hall located at 115 2nd St. SE, Sidney, MT, 59270. This is a free hands-on workshop which teaches people proper tree planting and care techniques and also gives instructions on how to determine the appropriate tree for a given space. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at the Sidney Country Club from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Free 6’ to 8’ trees are available to be planted wit...
Applications are now available for the Re-Tree Richland County 2.0 program. They are available at Sidney City Hall located at 115 2nd St. SE, Sidney, MT, 59270. This is a free hands-on workshop which teaches people proper tree planting and care techniques and also gives instructions on how to determine the appropriate tree for a given space. The workshop, which will take place earlier than originally expected, is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at the Sidney Country Club from 10:00am until...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Robert A. “Bob” Evenson, 78, of Lambert, MT was held at 2 p.m., on Tues., Apr. 12, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Lambert with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., Mon., Apr. 11, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Cremation followed the mass under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert died early Friday morning, Apr. 8, 2016, at the Billings Clinic, Billings,...
The Communities in Action Steering Committee has organized a series of Town Hall Meetings in April, led by Tara Mastel from Montana State University and the Local Government Center. Richland County residents are invited to join them for dinner, catered by Strasheim Catering. Topics of discussion include what’s currently going on in surrounding communities, how things have changed with slowing oil production, and how residents can get involved and make continued improvements. During each m...
Applications are now available for the Re-Tree Richland County 2.0 program. They are available at Sidney City Hall located at 115 2nd St. SE, Sidney, MT, 59270. This is a free hands-on workshop which teaches people proper tree planting and care techniques and also gives instructions on how to determine the appropriate tree for a given space. The workshop, which will take place earlier than originally expected, is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at the Sidney Country Club from 10:00am until...
This week Richland County Crimestoppers is asking for information on Criminal Mischief that is being investigated by the Sidney Police Department. On February 28, 2016 the Sidney Police Department received three (3) reports of Criminal Mischief to vehicles that were parked on the street on 3rd Street NE from the 300 block to the 600 block. Upon investigation it was found that sometime during the late hours of February 27, 2016 to the early morning hours of February 28, 2016 unknown person or...
A benefit meal and silent auction for the Jeff Carda family will be held on Sunday, April 3 from 11 am to 3pm at the Lambert School. A local talent variety show will begin at 1pm. The silent auction will conclude at 2pm. Jeff, Michelle, Colter and Paige Carda lost their home and all their belongings to a fire on March 8. Financial contributions may be made at the benefit, and locally at Stockman Bank, Sidney at Caring for Cardas. Anyone out of the area may contribute through www.youcaring.com under Caring for Carda’s. Anyone wishing to d...
The Communities in Action Steering Committee has organized a series of Town Hall Meetings in April, led by Tara Mastel from Montana State University and the Local Government Center. Richland County residents are invited to join them for dinner, catered by Strasheim Catering. Topics of discussion include what’s currently going on in surrounding communities, how things have changed with slowing oil production, and how residents can get involved and make continued improvements. During each m...
The Communities in Action Steering Committee has organized a series of Town Hall Meetings in April, led by Tara Mastel from Montana State University and the Local Government Center. Richland County residents are invited to join them for dinner, catered by Strasheim Catering. Topics of discussion include what’s currently going on in surrounding communities, how things have changed with slowing oil production, and how residents can get involved and make continued improvements. During each m...
A benefit meal and silent auction for the Jeff Carda family will be held on Sunday, April 3 from 11 am to 3pm at the Lambert School. A local talent variety show will begin at 1pm. The silent auction will conclude at 2pm. Jeff, Michelle, Colter and Paige Carda lost their home and all their belongings to a fire on March 8. Financial contributions may be made at the benefit, and locally at Stockman Bank, Sidney at Caring for Cardas. Anyone out of the area may contribute through www.youcaring.com under Caring for Carda’s. Anyone wishing to d...
The MonDak Heritage Center will host County Road 5 on Tues., March 22, 2016 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public as part of the spring Music at the MonDak concert series. County Road 5 was established in 2003 in the Kansas City metro area. The group travels around the country for 200+ performances each year, including state fairs, in saloons and in correctional facilities! They have been featured with national acts such as Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Amanda Lambert, and have released four albums. The last,...
This week Richland County Crimestoppers is asking for information on thefts from oil production sites that have been reported to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Since Jan. 3, 2016 the Richland County Sheriff's Office has received numerous theft reports from oil companies in our area of solar panels, brackets, copper wire and batteries being taken from oil production sites in Richland County. It has been determined that many of these thefts occurred in the hours between 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. The...
This week Richland County Crimestoppers is asking for information on different thefts that have been reported to the Sidney Police Department. Since Sept. of 2015, the Sidney Police Dept. has responded to a number of theft reports from residences mostly in the east side of Sidney, with battery powered hand tools, mostly Dewalt brand being taken. The Sidney Police Department has also had multiple thefts of handguns, a blacksmithing forge with blower and a Stihl brand chainsaw; thefts have...
Whoever dreamed up the senior meal program deserves a large pat on the back. It makes sense for a variety of reasons, including the obvious ones such as it gets seniors out to socialize with peers while at the same time ensuring they receive a terrific meal for a nominal price. A bonus point of course to the outing itself means someone else cooks the meal and that means a lot as well. For many seniors, that one nutritious meal may be one of the best meals he or she eats all week. I remember...
Regency Acres, located eight miles southeast of Lambert, MT, will be marketing approximately 90 bulls and 40 heifers at the Sidney Livestock Sale, Friday April 1st beginning at 1:00pm. Regency Acres is owned and operated by Russ and Jill Thiessen along with their daughter Téa and son Tyler. Thiessen's family has been in the cattle business since moving to the area in the 1890s; Russ Thiessen's grandfather established the registered herd in 1957. Formerly the Thiessen Angus Ranch, it was changed...
The following coaches were selected by a vote of fellow MCA coaches as “Coach of the Year” for their respective 2015 fall sports. They will be honored at the 2015 MCA Awards Banquet, August 4th at Great Falls High. Football AA, Troy Purcell, Bozeman, MT. A, Chad Ross, Whitefish, MT. B, Les Meyer, Fairfield, MT. C-8, Scott Friede, Chinook, MT. C-6, Scott Sparks, Denton/Geyser/Stanford, MT. Boys’ Cross Country AA, Clint May, Bozeman, MT. A, Joanne Cleveland, Corvallis, MT. B, John Sillitti, Manhattan, MT. C, Cesar Mireles, Richey/Lambert, MT. G...
The Forever Buds 4-H club was named club of the year at the Richland County 4-H Achievement Day. The annual event was held on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Richland County Event Center and was hosted by the Lambert Hi-Liters and Homesteaders 4-H Clubs. This event is a time for 4-H members, leaders and parents to celebrate all the accomplishments throughout the past 4-H year. The Dynnesons, a long time 4-H family were honored as this year's Friends of 4-H. This annual award is presented to an...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks used several sources of funding to provide needed repairs to the Fox Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) outside of Lambert. The repairs were deemed necessary after recent high water years damaged many of the existing structures and dikes. “Fox Lake WMA was in desperate need of repair after the 2011 spring and summer flooding events,’ said Ryan Williamson, FWP area biologist. “The high water severely damaged most of the dikes on the property.” The repairs and improvement completed this past summer include upgradi...
The Mule Deer Foundation will be holding the First Annual Prairie Ghost Chapter Banquet Friday, October 9th at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, 123 3rd St SW. Doors will open for the pre-banquet raffle, games, and silent auction at 5:00 pm. Pre-banquet raffle items include a Kel-Tec Shotgun, Buschmaster ORC Carbon AR 15, Henry Golden Boy .22 LR, and Sig Sauer 9mm. Dinner will begin at 7:00 pm with a live auction to follow. All tickets require one Mule Deer Foundation membership. A member's meal or...
