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House District 33 representative Brandon Ler was elected Speaker of the House for the next session at the caucus meetings held Nov. 12. This is Ler's third term as representative. As speaker, Ler will be the presiding officer of the house with authority of administration, decorum, and the interpretation and enforcement of rules in all deliberations. He will also be the key negotiator between the house, senate and governor. Ler said his goals this session include: protecting Montanan's...
Plans for the new water tower in Sidney, and the surrounding park are nearing the final stages according to Sidney Public Works Director Jeff Hintz and Jordan Mayer, Interstate Engineering. The 750,000-gallon water tower will sit just east of the existing 300,000-gallon tower. This position was selected to keep the grass area in the northeast quadrant of the park. As a result, the new tower location conflicts with the existing playground area and bathroom building. The old tower will be decommis...
The Sidney School Board approved the hiring of Kelly Johnson as Interim Middle School Principal at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, following the resignation of Ashley Copple. Johnson will begin her duties at the beginning of the second semester. Although there was internal interest in the position, Sidney Superintendent Sukut recommended hiring Johnson to give everyone a level playing field when the position opens up in the spring. Johnson said she is looking forward to the unexpected...
The three winning candidates for the government review board were sworn in Monday, Nov.18 at the Sidney City Council meeting. Wade Whiteman, Jordan Mayer and Janet Sergent are now tasked with reviewing Sidney's form of government and making recommendations for improvement if needed. The first meeting of the board must be held within 10 days of certification of the election. That meeting will be mostly organizational, including choosing a chair person. The members will attend official training...
The Fairview Community Foundation will host its annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Waterhole #3 in Fairview. Start bidding on those gorgeous trees and holiday decor at 2 p.m. and fill up with the homemade soup and bread bar from 5 p.m. til it’s gone. The silent auction ends at 6 p.m. but stick around for the ugly sweater contest at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Be sure to get your holiday photos taken while you’re there. Luck of the draw scholarships will also be awarded that night. Two $500 scholarships for 202...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the 2025 Ornament, Mrs. Renville will be offering...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview" was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Katherine Bidegaray, Sidney, was elected to Montana's highest court on Nov. 5. She will take her oath of office on Jan. 6 once the election is certified. With 22 years of experience as a district court judge, Bidegaray says she hopes to keep the judiciary fair and impartial and not mingle in politics because political ideology and agendas are not relevant to the issues. "The court should be making decisions based on relevant facts, applicable law and established precedent," she stated. "I am...
Fans of a good adventure story will enjoy the Watford City High School theatre program's presentation of "James and the Giant Peach", Nov. 21-23 at the Watford City High School auditorium. Public performance times are 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 21-23. There is also a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Before this matinee, you can bring the whole family to a "Peach Party" on Saturday at 1 p.m. to see the cast in costume, enjoy some food, and do some fun crafts and activities before...
Train rides, live reindeer, Santa and of course, those fabulous fireworks! They're all set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at Sundheim Park, Fairview. "It's been a family tradition since the beginning almost 15 years ago, to have this special experience in the park with our bridge as the backdrop," explained Fairview Chamber of Commerce President Ray Trumpower. "Whether the kids get to play in the leaves or the snow, they love the train rides, the reindeer and a visit with Santa. And everyone, always, enj...
The Fairview Community Foundation will host its annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Waterhole #3 in Fairview. Start bidding on those gorgeous trees and holiday decor at 2 p.m. and fill up with the homemade soup and bread bar from 5 p.m. til it’s gone. The silent auction ends at 6 p.m. but stick around for the ugly sweater contest at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Be sure to get your holiday photos taken while you’re there. Luck of the draw scholarships will also be awarded that night. Two $500 scholarships for 202...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview" was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the...
Train rides, live reindeer, Santa and of course, those fabulous fireworks! They're all set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at Sundheim Park, Fairview. "It's been a family tradition since the beginning almost 15 years ago, to have this special experience in the park with our bridge as the backdrop," explained Fairview Chamber of Commerce President Ray Trumpower. "Whether the kids get to play in the leaves or the snow, they love the train rides, the reindeer and a visit with Santa, and everyone, always,...
Josh Pollari, a member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club and a sophomore at Sidney High School, is a very busy young man but he found time this summer to complete the lengthy application process for a NILE Merit Heifer. He submitted a 5- to 8- minute video, an essay, and the application in June and was notified in September that he was one of only 12 young people in the western United States to earn a heifer. The NILE Merit Heifer is part of the Youth in Agriculture program which was created by the recently deceased Bill Pelton. Breeders donate...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the...
In the spirit of Christmas, local Menards home improvement stores are proudly serving as a Toy Drive drop site. “We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity to put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children in the community,” they stated. The Salvation Army will be the recipient of toys collected by the Williston Menards store. Assistant Manager Brad Rech said the store always has an excellent selection of toys for customers to choose from, with even more for the Christmas season. “We have gifts for everyone in the family,...
Josh Pollari, a member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club and a sophomore at Sidney High School, is a very busy young man but he found time this summer to complete the lengthy application process for a NILE Merit Heifer. He submitted a 5- to 8- minute video, an essay, and the application in June and was notified in September that he was one of only 12 young people in the western United States to earn a heifer. The NILE Merit Heifer is part of the Youth in Agriculture program which was created by the...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club has had a fun month celebrating its 100th Anniversary thanks to a great committee that created programs each week to engage the membership and remind them of the long and productive history of the club. Awards were given out on Thursday, Oct. 24. The "Most likely to" awards were voted on by the members and the winners were: Rick Norby, take a pie to the face; Breeann Shanks, read the invocation wrong; Alan Seigfreid, get seconds on dessert; Phil Johnson, forget they...
Ryan Busse, Democrat candidate for governor of Montana, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he moved from his farm/ranch community in Kansas to Kalispell 30 years ago and had a career as the vice president of sales for Kimber, one of the largest gun manufacturers in the United States. "This place made me a better person," he said. His running mate Raph Graybill is a 5th generation Montanan who has a long history in Montana politics and whose grandfather, Leo, chaired the 1972 Constitutional...
Stephanie Hostetler Friend, Fairview, is battling breast cancer at just 39 years old. To help her through this rough time, there will be a benefit on Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Waterhole #3, Fairview. A free-will donation meal of taco in a bag and a variety of desserts will be served. Both a silent and a live auction will also take place. Since her diagnosis in early June, Friend says has given her life a 360-degree turn. She has gone on a strict diet, giving up sugar and flour and more, exercising and has stopped drinking and...
On Monday, Oct. 21. Sidney Mayor Rick Norby signed a proclamation designating Nov. 1 Extra Mile Day, as he has done for the past eight years. Opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the community and go the "Extra Mile" are endless. Every organization, church, school and youth group welcomes volunteers to enable them to fulfill their mission. A great resource for anyone looking to volunteer is Communities in Action headed by Kimberly Boyd at the Richland County Health Department,...
Following the death of owner Paul Tjelde, there have been concerns as to whether the popular tire store would remain open. Fortunately, for all their loyal customers, Lee’s Tire will remain open under the capable management of Paul’s wife Patti and their daughter Sarah Tjelde Netzer. “Nothing has changed,” Netzer said. The store still has the same excellent selection of name brand tires available, including light duty, truck, trailer, tractor and ATV tires. They also offer alignments, oil changes, brake work and more. Netzer started working...
Stephanie Hostetler Friend, Fairview, is battling breast cancer at just 39 years old. To help her through this rough time, there will be a benefit on Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Waterhole #3, Fairview. A free-will donation meal of taco in a bag and a variety of desserts will be served. Both a silent and a live auction will also take place. Since her diagnosis in early June, Friend says has given her life a 360-degree turn. She has gone on a strict diet, giving up sugar and flour and more, exercising and has stopped drinking and...
