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Gaffield’s Painting was born 1996 when Sidney area native Kathy Gaffield decided it was time to move from painting friends’ & families’ homes and obtain her contractors license. When Gaffield started painting as a hobby she found she had a knack for it. “I never thought I would do it professionally,” she stated. Now she has painted everything from bathrooms to kitchens and schools to courthouses. In 2006 Gaffield’s daughter, Kim Wenzel took an interest in painting as well. She started her...
No sounds of a highway at this home- just a few passers-by for an afternoon drive and some local residents driving down gravel County Road 345 between Crane and Savage. Brady and Nicki Reuter, along with their three girls, feel blessed to have just this kind of place to call home. Brady works for the family business in the oilfield, while Nicki is grateful to be a stay-at-home mom. Welcome to the Reuter home in the middle of many acres of grain and sugar beets-a calm retreat in the farmland....
Rian Cobb of Sidney FFA attended Montana FFA Alumni Leadership Camp held annually in the High Wood Mountains this past June. Rian is a sophomore at SHS and is a Sidney FFA chapter officer as well. “I thoroughly enjoyed the camp and recommend it to others,” Rian remarked. She traveled to and from the camp with Savage FFA and Mr. Stender. The Camp is embarking on its 25th year of providing leadership training to Montana students studying Agriculture. Over 60 students and adults participated in...
Brenda Larson and the staff of Creative Solutions are busy putting the final touches on this year’s Parade of Homes which will take place on Sunday, September 29. The project is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County to help them fund a much needed permanent home. Last year the event raised $10,000 and Larsen is hoping to increase that amount. Dura Supreme has generously agreed to sponsor the event again this year, allowing ALL ticket sales to go directly to the club. Six local homeowners have graciously agreed to open t...
Brenda Larson and the staff of Creative Solutions are busy putting the final touches on this year’s Parade of Homes which will take place on Sunday, September 29. The project is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County to help them fund a much needed permanent home. Last year the event raised $10,000 and Larsen is hoping to increase that amount. Dura Supreme has generously agreed to sponsor the event again this year, allowing ALL ticket sales to go directly to the club. Six l...
It is essential to disseminate vital information to the general public in order to keep them informed and advised as to what is happening and what needs to be done. This alert notification comes by way of an Emergency Audible Siren. Sirens have been installed at the fire halls in Fairview, Lambert, Savage and Sidney with a second siren in Sidney at the county shop. These locations were selected to maximize the potential for being heard throughout the communities. When would the outdoor warning...
Sidney Health Center has partnered with Sanford Health to provide patients with an integrated state-of-the-art electronic health record (EHR). The agreement provides Sidney Health Center with access to the industry’s most advanced electronic health records system, Epic. In spring 2014, Sidney Health Center will convert to the Epic software system in order to meet federal guidelines for the secure use and sharing of health information. Epic will allow providers, nurses and other medical professionals a seamless means of collecting, storing a...
The Eastern Plains Events Center (EPEC) introduces the 1st and hopefully annual outdoor recreation tradeshow. B.O.R.E. which stands for Badlands Outdoor Recreation Expo, will be held at the EPEC in Glendive September 27th & 28th, 2013. Welcome all who are interested in hunting, boating, fishing, bowhunting, 4 wheeling and the fun outdoors stuff we are all about. Vendors will be displaying and selling hunting/fishing adventures, equipment & supplies, guns, and all the big boy toys. The B.O.R.E. tradeshow is sponsored by the EPEC with booth...
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you-Author Unknown. The Elks Lodge of Sidney, Montana invites community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend the first annual Honor Ride and Service Appreciation Day on July 27th. “It is just to say thank you for what you’ve done on behalf of our country,” said Jodie Leland, committee chair. Proceeds from the Honor Ride will support the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization that arranges for local WWII Veterans to fly to their War M...
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you-Author Unknown. The Elks Lodge of Sidney, Montana invites community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend the first annual Honor Ride and Service Appreciation Day on July 27th. “It is just to say thank you for what you’ve done on behalf of our country,” said Jodie Leland, committee chair. Proceeds from the Honor Ride will support the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization that arranges for local WWII Veterans to fly to their War M...
Lane Papka from Savage, MT holds up his first ever 2.9lbs walleye that he caught while fishing with his dad Levi Papka at Van Hook this past weekend....
Savage FFA completed and delivered a new recycle shed for Richland County. It is located at IGA parking lot in Sidney. It replaces an older shed with issues. Richland Opportunity Inc. selected this site for its heavy use and a high traffic area of the county. The funds for this project were made possible through a National FFA Learning to Serve Rural Youth Development Grant. The grant is financed by the USDA-National Institute (NIFA) for support of service-learning projects across the nation....
The Savage Senior Citizen organization began the spring of 1973. In the beginning the group met at various churches with 10 to 14 members. In 1976, the new firehall was completed with room to accomodate the senior citizens. In 1979, the organization purchased the Madsen Hardware building. The purchase was realized by a grant, their savings and generous donations. The center is still open at this location today. The center serves congregate meals every Thursday at noon, with coffee and goodies...
First graders from Savage Public School proudly present $251.60 that they raised to help Kyler Streib’s family with medical expenses. Kyler is now in his second battle against childhood leukemia and undergoing chemo at the Seattle Children’s Hospital. The first graders earned this money by taking AR tests, passing Math Fact levels, and getting 100s on spelling tests among many other things. There is an account at the Wells Fargo Bank for contributions for Kyler. Back Row (L-R) Connor Lyons, Oli...
The Richland County Injury Prevention Team was supported by Blue Rock Companies this spring in conjunction with their 100 year celebration and their efforts in bringing awareness to the dangers of Texting & Driving. Blue Rock Companies purchased “thumb rings” for every high school student in Richland County. The Richland County Injury Prevention Team developed a “visor card” to attach the “thumb rings” that provided alternatives to texting while driving and a “Teen Driver Brochure”. Park your phone, drive your car; find your app, these apps...
The Montana Transportation Commission would like to inform the traveling public of the approved speed limit changes for the MT 16 – MT 200 corridor from Glendive to Fairview. A Road Safety Audit and Corridor Study were completed by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) resulting in the Comprehensive Speed Limit Investigation. The investigation resulted in a single uniform speed limit for all traffic day or night along MT 16 & MT 200 from Glendive to Fairview. MDT and local officials believe this will be beneficial to the traveling p...
The Annual Rabies Clinic in Savage will be held Saturday, May 4th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Savage Fire Hall. This is an opportunity to protect your pets against rabies, and save the hassle of taking them into town. You may also pick up your tick and flea protection as well....
The Annual Rabies Clinic in Savage will be held Saturday, May 4th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Savage Fire Hall. This is an opportunity to protect your pets against rabies, and save the hassle of taking them into town. You may also pick up your tick and flea protection as well....
The National Weather Service will be holding Skywarn Spotter classes in May. The course teaches volunteers to spot severe weather conditions such as flash floods, hail, lightning, thunderstorms and tornadoes. In an average year, 5,000 floods and over 1,000 tornadoes occur across the United States, threatening lives and property. The course covers the storm structures, safety precautions, how to identify a severe weather condition and how to properly report severe weather. The classes are free...
The Annual Rabies Clinic in Savage will be held Saturday, May 4th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Savage Fire Hall. This is an opportunity to protect your pets against rabies, and save the hassle of taking them into town. You may also pick up your tick and flea protection as well....
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Todd J. Verhasselt has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal. The medal is awarded to an individual who, while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, has performed a heroic act, meritorious acts or achievements, or distinguished service not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party....
The 4 Kids Farm Show Pig Sale went on despite the blizzarding weather. Buyers from Miles City, Circle, Richey, Glendive, Savage, Wolf Point and Sidney made it to the event. Although the attendance was down significantly from last year due to the weather, all the pigs were sold. Coming in just short of last year’s average, all 55 pigs have new homes. The pigs ranged from 33-108 pounds, with an average of about 60 pounds. The 4 Kids Farm is looking forward to next year’s sale. Above: Buyers che...
The annual Donkey Ball game will be held at Sidney High School April 11 starting at 6:30 pm. The event is a fundraiser put on by the Sidney FFA to support local FFA chapters. Four teams of FFA members and alumni will play a basketball game that’s a little different, they ride donkeys. One team from each of the Richey, Lambert, Savage, and Sidney FFA chapters will be participating. Tickets may be purchased from a FFA member from the attending chapters or purchased at the door....
The annual Donkey Ball game will be held at Sidney High School April 11 starting at 6:30 pm. The event is a fundraiser put on by the Sidney FFA to support local FFA chapters. Four teams of FFA members and alumni will play a basketball game that’s a little different, they ride donkeys. One team from each of the Richey, Lambert, Savage, and Sidney FFA chapters will be participating. Tickets may be purchased from a FFA member from the attending chapters or purchased at the door....
