Articles from the January 12, 2022 edition


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  • North Dakota COVID Portrait Project Seeking Artists & Families Of Those Lost To COVID-19

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 12, 2022

    To honor lives lost to COVID-19, an area artist created a plan to support both artists and families who lost a loved one to the disease. Over 100 people in the MonDak area have died from COVID-19 related complications and Daphne Clark saw a need to remember each of those community members with a portrait, creating “The North Dakota COVID Portrait” Project. The project is where artists complete a portrait of someone who was lost to COVID-19. Artists will receive a $100 stipend for each 11” x 14” framed portrait they complete. One portrait will b...

  • Sidney Area Dollars For Scholars Supports SHS Graduates Since 1992

    Kelly Johnson|Jan 12, 2022

    The Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars program has been assisting graduates of Sidney High School with scholarships since its inception in 1991. The key organizer of this chapter was Paul Johnson. Our chapter has awarded scholarships to 1,001 students totaling $607,150. In 1992, student scholarship amounts were $300. Through the generous support of community members leaving endowment gifts, as well as yearly phonathon donations, the scholarship amounts have grown to average over $1,300. The annual meeting of SIdney Area Dollars for Scholars will...

  • Sidney Native & Wrestling Champion Coaches Williston High School Wrestling

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 12, 2022

    Williston High School wrestling is well on its way to success, thanks to the team's new Head Wrestling Coach, Gresh Jones. Originally from Sidney, Jones has been involved with wrestling for as long as he can remember. His parents, Darold and Kari Jones, got him started in the sport at just five years old. "I just loved wrestling from the start, always did and it was something that I always looked forward to after school," said Jones. Throughout his 7th and 8th grade years, he would help Guy...

  • Big Sky Cookie Co. Opens In Sidney

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 12, 2022

    A new store selling fresh baked and custom-decorated cookies opens its doors at 215 S Central Ave, Sidney. Customers can stop by Big Sky Cookie Co. and purchase a treat from Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Plans currently to open for business starting Sat., Jan. 15. "We are hoping to catch all kinds of customers, we may even throw in an early day - that way if someone wanted to grab treats before work they could," said owner Lisa Harrel. The store specializes in custom-decorated sugar...

  • Phyllis Carlsen, 93, Sidney/Richey, MT

    Jan 12, 2022

    Funeral services for Phyllis Carlsen, 93, Sidney/Richey, MT, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at American Lutheran Church, Richey, MT with Pastor Audrey Rydbom officiating. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Phyllis passed away on Saturday, Jan....

  • (Updated 1-12-22) Therese Bidegaray, 91, Sidney, MT

    Jan 12, 2022

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Therese Bidegaray, 91 of Sidney are at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil as presider. Wake services will be on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Interment will be in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:...

  • Roanna "Rona" Skogas, 75, Sidney, MT

    Jan 12, 2022

    Rona (Turz) Skogas was born on April 1, 1946, to Pete and Marge Unruh, Wolf Point, MT. Rona lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and working in her yard (and everyone else's). She also loved to paint; she painted many houses around the area. On Dec. 2, 2021, we lost a part of our hearts when our mother, grandma, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT with her family by her side. Rona left behind; her daughter, Jami...

  • Upcoming Programs At Fort Buford & Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center

    Jan 12, 2022

    Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central times. Jan. 15: Confluence Historic Sewing, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages and experience levels are welcome to learn historical sewing techniques from Yvette Bachmeier. Personal projects are welcome, and participants should bring their own supplies if possible. A limited number of ongoing projects for the facility are available as learning...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Jan. 18, Sidney

    Jan 12, 2022

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held 12-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th Street SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org....

  • Sidney Health Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2022

    Toni Zieske|Jan 12, 2022

    Sidney - Elliana Rae Durham was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2022. Annabelle and JJ Durham, Sidney, welcomed their baby girl on Jan. 3 at 1:40 a.m. She weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. As the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2022, Elliana and her parents received a gift bag full of baby items valued at more than $200 from the Sidney Health Center Caring Corner Gift Shop and Good Cents Store Volunteers. Although Elliana was the first baby born in...

  • Sidney Kiwanis Club Welcomes Two New Members

    Jan 12, 2022

    The Kiwanis Club, Sidney, started the new year off in a big way Thursday, Jan. 6 by welcoming two new members. Pictured, (L-R): Zach Sverdrup, sponsor of his wife Heather who works at the Ranger Lounge and Casino; and Elaine Stedman, sponsor of Carol Kunnerup who is a program coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club. (Submitted photo)...

  • Gary Buckley Medical Benefit Jan. 22, Sidney

    Jan 12, 2022

    On Saturday, Jan. 22 at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, there will be a medical benefit for Gary Buckley. Scheduled for 5 p.m. there will be silent auction. For more information check out the Facebook event. The silent auction will be followed by a free will donation roast beef supper at 6 p.m. catered by LeRoy Strasheim. After that there will be a live auction at 7 p.m. with Auctioneer Dan Goss, Montana Auction Company. A cash bar will also be available provided by the Sidney Elks Lodge. Gary was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer...

  • Grayson Mill Energy & NWND Community Foundation Announce STEM Teacher Grants

    Megan Laudenschlager|Jan 12, 2022

    Williston, N.D. - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Grayson Mill Energy STEM Education Fellowships teacher grants program. The fellowships provide STEM educators with resources to support their professional development, and to enhance STEM education in the region for students, educators and their school communities. Program details, an application, and deadline information are available at www.NWNDCommunityFoundation.org. “Grayson Mill Energy is excited to support the region’s edu...

  • Richland County Disaster & Emergency Services Implements CodeRED

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 12, 2022

    Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services has implemented a new system called CodeRED. This system will be used to notify residents of emergencies, notifying them of a threat or danger and providing them with information on what they should do. This system will help Richland County instantly notify specific areas of emergencies such as hazardous materials, crime, evacuations, shelter-in-place, wildfires affecting populated areas, and other times of emergencies. It will be used to supplement Fire, Law, EMS, DES, and other agencies to be...

  • Changes To Business Equipment Reporting Requirement

    Czelsi Gomez|Jan 12, 2022

    Helena - The 2021 Legislature passed House Bill 303, changing how Montana taxes business equipment. The new law increases the business equipment tax exemption from $100,000 to $300,000 for Tax Year 2022. Businesses whose statewide market value of equipment is $300,000 or less are exempt from the business equipment tax. These businesses will not have a reporting requirement in 2022 unless: (1) they have acquired new personal property that would increase their equipment’s aggregate market value above the exemption amount; or, (2) the d...

  • Business Plan Workshop Jan. 20, Sidney

    Jan 12, 2022

    Do you have a business idea that sits in the back of your mind waiting for you to take action? Well, wait no more! Register for one of our many Business 101 classes and learn how to win $5,000 for your start-up or business expansion! Join the Wolf Point SBDC for a Business 101 class in your area. This business planning and strategies workshop will walk through the critical structures, available tools, and why money is necessary before, during, and after opening your doors. The in-person class addresses turning a hobby or passion into a...

  • Public Scoping Period To Begin For Fort Peck Dam, Lake Masterplan Through Feb. 16; Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled

    Jan 12, 2022

    Fort Peck, MT - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will be hosting a virtual public scoping meeting for the Fort Peck Dam and Lake Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. MST; 8 p.m. CST. This meeting will commence the public scoping comment period for the update and revision of the Fort Peck Dam and Lake Masterplan and the associated Environmental Assessment. The USACE, Omaha District encourages the public to provide comments through Feb.16 regarding management of...

  • Richland Rangers Champions At Squirt B Capitals Cup Tournament

    Jan 12, 2022

    This past weekend the Richland Rangers Squirts traveled to Bismarck, ND to compete in Squirt B Capitals Cup Tournament where 14 teams competed. The Rangers went undefeated throughout the weekend and were the champions of the tournament! (Submitted photo)...

  • SHS Wrestlers Place 3rd at Rotary, 4 Individual Champs

    Jan 12, 2022

    The Sidney wrestling team competed in the Bismarck Rotary Tournament Jan 7-8. The Eagles placed third with 4 individual champions. Bismarck Rotary Results for Sidney Boys 106: Gordon Knapp (26-7) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Gordon Knapp (Sidney) 26-7 received a bye () (Bye) Champ. Round 2 - Gordon Knapp (Sidney) 26-7 won by fall over Stran Sorenson (Watford City) 11-11 (Fall 1:46) Quarterfinal - Gordon Knapp (Sidney) 26-7 won by decision over Ridley Waldo (Aberdeen...

  • Eastern Montana Business Webinar "Remote Work For Rural Business Owners" Jan. 27

    Cindy Erickson|Jan 12, 2022

    The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. The month’s webinar “Remote Work for Rural Business Owners” features speaker Paul Hill, Utah State University Extension and Tara Mastel, Montana State University Extension. Remote work is changing the way people work all around the world. Hill will talk about how remote work can benefit business in the region. He led the creation of the Rural Online Initiative in 2018 to help people in rural communities and employers capitalize on the rise...

  • MSU Extension Offers Remote Work Certification Course

    MSU News Service|Jan 12, 2022

    Bozeman - Montana State University Extension will offer a remote work certification course every month in 2022 except July and December. Registration for the next class closes Feb. 2. The course provides knowledge and skills for individuals who would like to transition to work from home so that they can potentially access higher paying jobs while remaining in their communities. More than 50 Montanans have taken the month-long course since it was first offered last May. Participants learn online tools common to remote work as well as skills...

  • Fairview Basketball Action

    Jan 12, 2022

    Saturday, Jan. 8, Fairview played Froid/Lake. Both teams came in undefeated but Froid/Lake came out ahead at the end. The girls varsity score was Froid/Lake 48, Fairview 32. Boys varsity score was Froid/Lake 51, Fairview 37. Fairview played at Poplar, Friday, Jan. 7. The girls varsity score was Poplar 57, Fairview 53. Boys varsity score was Poplar 48, Fairview 58. Fairview will play Jan. 14 against Culbertson at home....

  • Brother-Sister Duo Ready To Read In Kindergarten

    Kelly Reisig|Jan 12, 2022

    There's no doubt that Lincoln and Rhyan love to read books. If asked their favorites they will give you a list that could fill a newspaper page. Lincoln can already read Cat the Cat and Tip Tip all by himself, while Rhyan loves Fancy Nancy and books about princesses. Even though they love to be outdoors and have many favorite activities, they always take time to read many books every day. Lincoln, 5, and Rhyan, 4, are the children of Daniel Heggem and Jamie Jensen, Sidney. To encourage a love...

  • Lainey's Love For Magical Adventures Helps Her Reach 1,000 Books

    Kelly Reisig|Jan 12, 2022

    Lainey's latest favorite read is the series, "Zoe & Sassafrass". This adventure series combines magical animals, mystery, and science. It's also a beginner chapter book for this new reader at just 5 years old. Her nightly routine includes 3-4 short books or 3-4 chapters from her book series. Lainey Jaye Frank is the daughter of Krista and Nick Frank, Sidney. To encourage a love of reaching in children, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwid...

  • Glendive LIFTT office to be temporarily closed to the public due to COVID-19 numbers in Dawson County; travel suspended

    Jan 12, 2022

    Due to the uncertainty created by the rising number of cases of COVID-19 and variants in Dawson County; LIFTT has made the decision to close our office located at 100 1/2 South Merrill Avenue in Glendive to the public until further notice. The Glendive team will also be postponing travel for appointments and outreach to other eastern Montana communities for the time being. Beginning January 12, 2022, staff in the Glendive office will provide services to consumers via phone, email, and other technology. We will monitor and respond to all voice...

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