Articles from the August 23, 2017 edition


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  • Lewis Family To Be Honored At 72nd Alexander Old Settler's Day

    Stephanie Ler|Aug 23, 2017

    Bill and Donna Lewis are looking forward to visiting with friends and dancing at the 72nd Alexander Old Settler's Day Celebration. The Lewis' were chosen as the honorees for this year's celebration. Bill and Donna live on Donna's family homestead in the Squaw Gap area. Bill, originally from the Sioux Pass area, married Donna on November 30, 1957, and they bought the farm from Donna's parents in 1969. The property has been in Donna's family since 1906. Donna's father came from Scotland in 1903...

  • J'z Fashions to Expand Into Former Saddle Up Location

    Dianne Swanson|Aug 23, 2017

    In the most exciting news for the Sidney retail community in a long time, J'z Fashions has announced its expansion into the former Saddle Up building next door. Customer concerns and requests have fueled the move, with people wanting to shop in Sidney. In addition to their fantastic fashions and footwear, J'z Fashions will be adding western wear, infant and children's wear, and home décor. Levis for the entire family, Dockers, cowboy hats and plus sizes are just some of the exciting new offering...

  • E-rase your E-waste set for Sept 8-9 in Sidney; CRT Recycling in Williston This Weekend

    Aug 23, 2017

    Save the date! E-rase your E-waste organizers in Sidney have announced the dates for their annual fall collection event: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9. MonDak area residents are invited to bring their damaged and outdated electronic equipment to the event for free recycling. Now in its 13th year, E-rase your E-waste has recycled more than 427,000 pounds (213 TONS!) of electronic waste through 2016! In announcing the fall collection date, organizers also reported that restrictions on recycling of certain items remain in place for the Sidney eve...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center Announces the 36th Annual Quilt & Needlework Show

    Aug 23, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center presents the 36th Annual Quilt & Needlework Show, Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, September 30 at the MonDak, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney! The exhibition features dozens of quilts and needlework from local and regional quilters, crafters, and artists. Marvel at the fine detail of each piece and vote on your favorites. Prizes awarded to the top three vote getters in the People’s Choice Awards: $50 for First Place, $30 for Second Place, and $20 for Third Place. The MonDak Heritage Center is open Tuesday-Friday from 10-4 a...

  • Clair Brown, 59, Sidney, MT

    Aug 23, 2017

    Memorial service for Clair Brown, 59, of Sidney, MT was held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 19 at the Assembly of God Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Interment was in the Circle Cemetery. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Clair died on August 8 at her home in Sidney, MT....

  • Toddler Art Camp Aug. 28-31

    Aug 23, 2017

    This camp is for Ages 2-6 and runs August 28 – August 31, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Kids will learn creative techniques and processes, create fun art projects in different mediums, and get the opportunity to showcase their work in an Art Show and reception on Friday, September 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.! Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for this camp. Camp fees are $50/child or $45 for MDHC members. Space is limited. Sign up today for fun, hands-on art! Cal...

  • Sidney Chosen As Hometown Humanities Site

    Aug 23, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center announces that Humanities Montana has chosen Sidney as the next site for Hometown Humanities, an initiative that brings a year’s worth of humanities-based programming to a single community. These programs are scheduled over the course of 12 months, so that every few weeks there is a new event. All Hometown Humanities programs will be free and open to the public. A local steering committee with representatives from the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Sidney-Richland County L...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center Announces Meagher of the Sword at the MDHC Annual Meeting

    Aug 23, 2017

    Join the MonDak Heritage Center for the Annual Meeting of the MonDak Historical & Art Society and the Meagher of the Sword living history performance by Neal Lewing on Sunday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Meagher of the Sword is the story of Thomas Francis Meagher, Montana’s first territorial governor. Meagher’s colorful lifetime of adventure spans two cultures and four continents. Irish rebel leader, escapee from Van Diemen’s Land, American orator and statesman, designer of the Irish trico...

  • Benefit Dinner and Auctions for Deana Carranza

    Anna Dragseth|Aug 23, 2017

    On Saturday, August 26th, there will be a freewill dinner, silent and live auction, bar hopping bingo, Chinese auction, and live music for Deana Carranza. The live music will be performed by the Fully Loaded Band. All of the events will take place at the Elks Lodge located at 123 3rd Street SW in Sidney. Starting at 4:00 pm Bar Hopping Bingo will start, then at 6:00 pm the silent auction will begin, followed by the free will offering dinner. At around 8:00 pm the Chinese and live auction will start off. Deana Carranza has dealt with breast...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center Announces Oktoberfest Featuring Twin Kennedy

    Aug 23, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center and Northeastern Arts Network present Oktoberfest on Friday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the MonDak, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring live music by the country duo Twin Kennedy, a wide selection of seasonal beers, German brats, and other refreshments. Comprised of West Coast sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy, Twin Kennedy started making music together before they could talk. With Carli on vocals and guitar, and Julie on vocals and violin, these...

  • Fairview Community Blood Drive

    Aug 23, 2017

    There will be a Fairview Community Blood Drive from 2-6:15 p.m., Wednesday, August 23 at the Fairview Alliance Church, 704 S. Western Avenue, Fairview, MT. To make an appointment call Harriet Carico at 742-5293 or the American Red Cross at 405-403-0956....

  • Birth Announcement

    Aug 23, 2017

    Tenley Renae O’Brien was born Friday, August 11, 2017 at 7:08 p.m. in Fargo, ND to Sean and Shauna O’Brien of Mapleton, ND. She weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21.25 inches long. Grandparents are Nolan and Leslie Tveit of Fairview, MT and Richard and Brenda O’Brien of Valley City, ND. Great Grandparents are Larry and Lorraine Tveit of Sidney, MT, Dee Ann Messmer of Fairview, MT, Marion Roeber of Redfield, SD....

  • Dr Kessler Receives Hospitalist Certification

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dr Jerome Kessler, of Sidney MT, has recently passed the "Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine" certification exam. This completes a three year process. The program and exam are sponsored by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Physicians who specialize in this area are referred to as "hospitalists," which is a term that was coined in 1996. The push to have additional training in this area is based on several factors: medical science has become more complex; hospital patients are a lot...

  • Grants Available to Benefit Social Justice in Montana

    Aug 23, 2017

    The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces the opening of a grant cycle to benefit projects promoting social justice in Montana. Grants will be made from the Social Justice Montana Fund, established at MCF in 1997 with a challenge grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation that was matched by donations from Montanans across the state. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $1,000 to $5,000. Only one application is allowed per organization. Successful grantees will have...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center Announces Its After-School Enrichment Program Fall Session

    Aug 23, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center announces its Fall Session of the After-School Enrichment Program! This six-week program is for Ages 6+, with classes each Wednesday, September 6 – October 11, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Students will paint, sculpt, draw, learn, and create in this fun, hands-on art program! Students from all schools and homeschools are welcome. Program fees are $50/child or $45 for MDHC members. Scholarships available! Space is limited. Sign up today! Call (406) 433-3500 or vis...

  • We Want Your Hunting Photos

    Aug 23, 2017

    If you have bow or rifle hunting photos or bird hunting photos and would like to have them published in The Roundup Hunting Editions please send them to [email protected]...

  • Play for a Good Cause and Several Chances to Win at the 24th Annual Golf Scramble

    Aug 23, 2017

    The Foundation for Community Care is excited to announce that Gem City Motors has donated a new 2017 Chevy Silverado valued at over $47,000 as the prize for anyone who gets a hole-in-one on the 9th hole during the 24th Annual Golf Scramble. Gem City was happy to sponsor the prize for the fundraising event. The golf scramble will be held Saturday, Aug. 26th at the Sidney Country Club. The shotgun start is at 9 am and golfers are encouraged to play for a good cause. This tournament is the last of...

  • The MonDak Heritage Center announces Orchard Fire for Music at the MonDak

    Aug 23, 2017

    The MonDak Heritage Center welcomes Nashville-based band Orchard Fire for a country music performance for Music at the MonDak on Wednesday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. A great way to kick off the new school year! When you take a powerful voice with a touch of southern inflection, add great songwriting that paints pictures with vibrant lyrical images and sweeping melodies, and dress that up in a suit of rock ‘n roll clothes, what you get is Orchard Fire. At times reminiscent of Tom Petty’s Hea...

  • U.S., Canadian And Mexican Farm Groups Support Modernized NAFTA

    Rebecca Colnar|Aug 23, 2017

    American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Mexico’s Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (CNA) sent a joint letter to Canadian, United States and Mexican government officials reiterating their calls that NAFTA re-negotiations should aim to modernize the agreement, rather than dismantle it. The AFBF, CFA, and CNA agree that agriculture represents one of NAFTA’s biggest success stories. Agricultural reciprocal trade between the three countries has grown exponentially since the agreement was implemented mor...

  • Arthritis Affects More People In Rural Communities

    Aug 23, 2017

    Over 1 in 3 adults that live in rural areas have arthritis and of those adults, approximately half report having a daily limitation due to their arthritis. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that adults that live in rural areas are more likely to be affected by arthritis than those that in urban areas. In Montana, more than 1 in 4 adults report having arthritis. Of these adults, a majority of them live in rural areas in Montana. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Service (DPHHS) officials...

  • Ribfest Winners

    Aug 23, 2017

    (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...