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Parents, students and staff members in Fairview got a rare opportunity last week when they met an impressive group of published authors. First-grade students gained author recognized when their class developed a book through Student Treasures Publishing. The endeavor featured each student writing a page about their "life advice" and also make an accompanying illustration. "There was a lot of different life advice from first graders," teacher Rylie Olson said. Time was set aside on Wednesday...
Richland County commissioners approved advertising for a temporary employee to assist in the county attorney’s office during a meeting held May 13. Richland County Attorney Charity McLarty said that position would be beneficial especially with one staff member anticipated to miss time because of a surgery. The temporary legal assistant can be hired for only up to one year. Duties will include preparing jury instructions and helping cover the office. Both commissioners Loren Young and Duane M...
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte emphasized the successes of his first term during a campaign stop in Sidney on Wednesday. The Republican said to supporters at the meeting held at the Meadowlark, "We did what we told you we were going to do." Gianforte explained that he brought in new leadership for every state department. He added that he introduced quality customer service in every agency. The governor said he hasn't increased the size of government and the state has a fiscally conservative...
The Richland County Health Department honored Rev. Dr. Tim Tharp and Wendy Wiltzen, APRN, FNP-C, with Friends of Public Health awards on May 13. "They are two phenomenal individuals who give of their time and expertise for Richland County's health," health department administrator Brittney Petersen said at the presentation. The Friend of Public Health Award is given by the Health Department to individuals or organizations in recognition of outstanding support of public health efforts in the comm...
The Women's Wellness Collective organized by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce attracted a good attendance at the Yellowstone Mercantile Company on Friday. Dr. Shari Twigg presented one of the TED Talks during the afternoon. She shared her expertise in botox and injectable aesthetic procedures. Her office is located in Fairview, but it's part of Sidney Health Center. Twigg provided a list of her treatments which includes botox and jeuveau, dermal fillers, skinfinity RF, skinpen microneedling,...
Richard Heckler, RN, and Jennifer Reid, RN, of Sidney Health Center were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. During the ceremony on National Nurses Day in May, Sidney Health Center recognized a total of 10 nursing staff members from across the organization who were nominated by patients and family members for The DAISY Award. One of the two...
On May 13, at approximately 11:05 am (CST), The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office received a call in regards to a welfare check for a male individual located in the black Ford pickup near the intersection of 160th Ave NW and 28th St NW in East Fairview, ND. The individual appeared to be slumped over in the driver seat of the vehicle. A McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office deputy made contact with the individual to conduct a welfare check. During the conversation with the deputy, the male individual drove from the location at a high rate of spe...
On May 14, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Watford City Police Department and McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an injured big horn sheep that was located in the 400 block of 5th St. NE. Upon arrival, it was observed that the animal appeared to be significantly injured; blood was observed on the animal’s mouth, neck and chest. It is common practice to dispatch injured wild animals within city limits. North Dakota Game and Fish requested local law enforcement officers to dispatch this animal. Post-mortem testing of...
Sidney High School was the scene as 14 pre-school students graduated from the Busy Beavers' program last week. Busy Beavers is a creative and educational pathway for high school and pre-school students to learn. The program allows high school students a guided pathway to success and potential careers relating to teaching. A goal is preparing the children for kindergarten. Lessons learned during the year for the young students included writing their names, reciting the alphabet, knowing the days...
The Sidney School Board approved allowing eighth-grade students to be part of the high school's drill and cheer teams during its monthly meeting on May 13. Drill team coach Weslie Zoanni explained that she is losing seven dancers, or about half of her team, due to graduation. In addition, she was disappointed with the amount of participants at a recent tryout. "Right now, if we have eighth graders, we would have 10 on the team," Zoanni said. Cheer coach Alyssa Cadwalader added that an extra year...
Nicólas F. Trevino, Sidney High School graduate, has received his bachelor's degree in biophysics from the University of Texas at Austin. The graduation ceremony was held May 11. During his four years at the University of Texas, he was a member of the University of Texas SCORE athletics, a member of the University of Texas hockey team and was also a member of the Young Conservatives of Texas, UT Austin Chapter. The next goal in his career is medical school....
Long X Posse, which hosts Dogs on the Deck, received some game changing donations recently, assisting them in their mission of providing a fun event and contributing to the community. Danny's Home Rescue helped the foundation acquire a utility trailer to store all their materials in. They then remodeled it as well. LeeAnn Brown of Long X Posse said the crew worked 12 hours a day for 10 days straight to get it done. "Daniel Stahl, owner and carpenter, has put in so much time to this year's...
Chantal Bane, RN, of the McKenzie Health Labor & Delivery team, was honored last week with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Thirty nominations were received for this selection cycle. This recognition is celebrated twice a year – May and December. The nomination submitted about Bane read: "To a wonderful Nurse Chantal – you are a super-duper nurse! I want to take thi...
The year 2024 marks the 78th Annual Fairview Old Timers' Reunion and Summer Festival. The event is the highlight of the summer and requires a tremendous amount of effort by a relatively small group of dedicated people who do their utmost to make the event the best it can be. The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge honored that group Wednesday, May 15, with the Above and Beyond For Fairview Award and presented them with a check for $500....
On Sunday, May 19, Fairview High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2024. The ceremony began with Grace McPherson singing the "Star Spangled Banner" for the last time as a Fairview Warrior student. Junior Trent Karst then gave the welcome address while expressing congratulations to the graduates. Brailey Anderson gave the salutatorian address, mentioning embarrassing moments and humorous memories that have stuck out for this class. She mentioned how those memories have shaped...
Lambert High School honored 11 graduates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Graduates included Gracelyn Gonsioroski, Lillian Herbst, Jerome Hughes, Austin Lien, Landin Ligon, Brie Mullin, Corbin Mullin, Halley Mullin, Lauren Prevost, Sage Spinner and ShaeLyn Williams. In her valedictorian address, Gonsioroski's advice was to always be kind, that's life's too short to be negative and the importance of having a good relationship with Jesus Christ. Co-salutatorians were...
Sidney Sugars Inc. discontinued operations at its sugarbeet processing facility in Sidney in April 2023. As a result of the closure, the sugar and agricultural products processing, packaging, shipping and warehouse facility on 325.47 acres will sell via sealed bid auction. Sealed bids are due by Monday, July 8, at 4 pm MDT. The 270 acres of surplus farm, hunting and recreational land, and processing/support equipment and vehicles will be sold via a timed online auction ending Monday, July 15, at 4 p.m. MDT. There will be no live auction at the...
Richland County is now in possession of a Mobile Command Unit, EM-3, that could be worth its weight in gold if a high priority or time extended emergency occurs in the area. "It's something that we have talked about for a long time," Brandon Roth, Richland County's emergency management director, said. "Having this in our own toolbox will benefit the residents of Richland County. It's awesome." A grant from the Department of Homeland Security is paying about 90 % of the purchase. DES...
The search for former Richland County resident Breeanna Ward apparently came to a sad and tragic end on Sunday. The Williston Police Department reports that approximately at 1:44 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of 11th Ave W. for a report of an unresponsive person who was believed to be deceased. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a deceased individual matching the description of Ward, who was reported missing on Feb. 28, 2024. Positive identification has yet to be made. The investigation into the...
Kent Pelton Park in Watford City is the place to be Thursday evenings from 5 to 8:30 p.m. CDT May 23, through June 27, as Long X Posse hosts Dogs on the Deck. Multiple local non-profits benefit from this annual fundraiser while attendees enjoy a night of family fun showcasing local bands and artists. Start off with a foot-long beef hot dog with all the trimmings, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water for only $5. Kids of all ages will find plenty of activities, games and crafts at the TR Energy Center. Stop by the beer garden, featuring new...
Rick and LuAnn Sharbono were honored at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 5, for their 35 years volunteering for the Fairview Food Bank. Rick started volunteering in 1989 as a Zion council member, and brought LuAnn and their two children Danny and Marci along for the ride. They have cheerfully served thousands of needy people over the years but the time has come for their retirement from the job. The Fairview Food Bank is now in the capable hands of Jodi McPherson, Zion Lutheran Church...
Candidate Erin Farris-Olsen wants to take politics out of the Clerk of Montana Supreme Court office. Farris-Olsen, one of two Democrats running for the position currently held by Republican Bowen Greenwood, spent time in Sidney last week to attend the state clerk of district courts convention. She said she is proud of the Democrat party's values of fairness and equality, but she feels the office should leave their politics at the door. "The clerk should serve all people and not be...
Sidney High School band students excelled during the State Music Festival held in Billings on May 3-4. Among Sidney’s standouts was junior Mercedes Lamb who earned superior ratings for her piano solo, her xylo solo and marimba solo. Also earning superior awards for solos were Daxton Brower, Alyssa Batchelor, Jhonatan Delgado, Xander Schlothauer, Joshua Pollari, Logan Lowrey, Morgan Kindopp, Lucy Sommerfeld, Daniel Stevens, Theresa Wick, Hayden Wiidanen and Nicholas Jorstad. Scoring excellent scores were Delgado on piano, Corben Holler, M...
Sara McMillen is a new Sidney School Board member after Tuesday’s election. Voters decided on two individuals to serve three-year seats during the election. McMillen received 484 votes as the top vote-getter. Josh McGahan was re-elected with 341 votes. Incumbent Kelly Dey received 330 votes. Trustee Randy Iversen ran unopposed for a two-year position and received 604 votes. Lisa Gorder will be re-appointed by acclamation to the outlying trustee position. Elected in Fairview were Marion K...
