Articles from the January 13, 2021 edition


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  • Sidney Local To Be Featured In The Next Bite TV Show Episode

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 13, 2021

    Jesse Reuter, a Sidney local and passionate walleye angler, had the opportunity to be a guest on The Next Bite television show and guide one of The Next Bite television hosts, John Hoyer, around Fort Peck Lake. The Next Bite is an educational-based national television series that features champion tournament anglers, who explain how to get the most out of the latest tackle, boating, and electronics. In the show, they fish all over North America in search of walleye, muskie, pike, and other "Fish...

  • Jan. 24 Is National Peanut Butter Day

    Carrie Krug|Jan 13, 2021

    Peanut butter has been eaten in the United States since the late 1800s. It is believed that a St. Louis physician may have developed a version of peanut butter as a protein substitute for his older patients who had poor teeth and couldn't chew meat. Peanut butter has been baked in cookies and spread on bread for sandwiches. It is readily available at grocery stores and was at one time the only nut butter available-and it isn't even a nut it's a legume. But is peanut butter good healthy?...

  • Roosevelt Medical Center Announces Employee Of The Quarter

    Jaimee Green|Jan 13, 2021

    Chasing squirrels. That is how Jeff Haus, Roosevelt Medical Center's maintenance supervisor, describes a typical day. During every hour, and often, after hours, he is in high demand for fixing, maintaining, and cleaning the facility and grounds. Whether it is a broken wheelchair, a room in need of sanitizing or a project as large as a room remodel, staff knows Jeff Haus will get it done. His strong work ethic and genuine positivity are some of the reasons he was selected on Jan. 5, by fellow...

  • Ethel F. Stevens, 86, Sidney, MT

    Jan 13, 2021

    Funeral services for Ethel F. Stevens, 86, Sidney, MT were held 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Ethel passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Larry D. Metcalf, 80, Sidney, MT, formerly of Trotters, ND

    Jan 13, 2021

    Funeral services for Larry D. Metcalf, 80, Sidney, MT formerly of Trotters, ND were held 1 p.m. (MDT), Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Trotters ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be...

  • MT Dept. Of Agriculture Requesting Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications

    Jan 13, 2021

    Helena, MT - The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for an estimated $3 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. The purpose of the SCBG program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, and lentils, dried fruits, as well as horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. State and/or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community-based...

  • Red Cross Blood Drive Jan. 19 Sidney

    Jan 13, 2021

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held 12-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. 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. Face masks are required. The Red Cross is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies....

  • Outlaws Winter Classic Tournament, Watford City

    Jan 13, 2021

    The Outlaws Winter Classic Basketball Tournament in Watford City at the Rough Rider Center was a huge success. There was great feedback and multiple compliments from visiting teams about our Rough Rider Center and the community hospitality. This was a qualifying tournament and below are the top 2 teams in each bracket: 4th Grade Girls 1st- Mandan Net shredders- Coach Vince Goettle 2nd-Minot Heat- Coach Todd Telin 4th Grade Boys 1st- Mandan Wolves- Coach John Sayler 2nd-Jamestown Jammers- Coach...

  • Sidney Basketball Action

    Jan 13, 2021

    Sidney won in Poplar by 49-47 final in overtime on Thursday, Jan. 7. The Sidney girls beat Poplar at home Jan. 7 68-42. On Jan. 9 the Sidney boys lost to Glendive at home 36-70. The girls also fell to the Red Devils in Glendive 43-48....

  • Sandy Christensen Retires After 30 Years At Richland County Clerk Of District Court

    Anna Dragseth|Jan 13, 2021

    As of Dec. 31, Sandy Christensen retired from her position as treasurer of the Richland County Clerk of District Court. She worked in this position for 30 years. Her primary duty included handling county funds. “I handled all the money for the county and all the money for all the schools, irrigation district, and road department. We also billed out and collected all the taxes and licensed everybody’s vehicle,” said Christensen. She explained over the span of working at the Richland County Clerk of District Court, many things have chang...

  • Gun Owners Beware: Marijuana Use & Gun Ownership Do Not Go Together

    Jan 13, 2021

    In the last election, Montana voters chose to legalize recreational marijuana starting in 2021. Medical marijuana use is currently legal in both North Dakota and Montana. North Dakota has not legalized recreational use. While many may be celebrating, gun owners should beware. Marijuana continues to be an illegal substance to use or possess under federal law. Such use or possession will subject you to being a restricted owner of firearms. To be more specific, if you use or possess marijuana, recreationally or medically, you are restricted from...

  • Legislative Update

    Jan 13, 2021

    Greetings from Helena! The 67th Legislative Session has begun. This session I am again on the Senate Judiciary committee, which is a very active committee. We meet in the mornings Monday through Friday. It is one of the busiest committees in the Senate. We worked on a few clean up bills this week. The committee I am on which meets M-W-F afternoons is Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety. My committee on Tuesday and Thursday is Senate Fish and Game. I will be serving as the chairman of Fish and Game this session. We have talked about our...

  • Walking Barometer

    Lois Stephens|Jan 13, 2021

    Years ago, before I underwent a double knee replacement, I got quite adept at predicting weather changes. My knees would ache abominably a day or so before we would see the weather turn; whatever that shift happened to be. Depending on how badly my knees hurt prior to this weather downturn, I realized a particular kind of painful knee meant wind. Strong, gusty winds, to be precise. I would know a day in advance that we would experience windy weather, so I made sure I had outdoor odds and ends put away so the wind didn’t carry them into the n...

  • Fort Peck Community College Is Offering Free Tuition For Spring Semester

    Jan 13, 2021

    Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) is providing free access to their spring semester through a full tuition scholarship for all qualifying students. All tuition, fees and books are included and students can also receive a free laptop and free internet service. FPCC will help students install, set up and learn to use new technology to take classes online. Students who enroll for spring semester will also be given free meal passes and food cards for local grocery stores. The Power Of Connection, Culture And Community FPCC is open to all who want...

  • Eastern Montana Presents Incumbent Worker Training

    Jan 13, 2021

    Job Service Sidney in collaboration with Job Service offices in Glendive, Miles City and Wolf Point, have put together a series of educational ZOOM sessions for employers. They will take place via ZOOM the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., MT (US and Canada). The first session on Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. will be the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program presented by Michelle Robinson, IWT program manager. The Incumbent Worker Training program helps meet training needs of incumbent workers in Montana’s small businesses. It can o...

  • Sidney Speech Drama & Debate Team Results, Miles City, Jan. 9

    Christy Pierce|Jan 13, 2021

    Sidney's Speech Drama & Debate team competed in "Miles City" on Saturday. Eighteen Class A schools with over 250 competitors competed in five rounds of tough competition. The Speech and Debate Team placed 8th overall with Senior Lincoln Douglas Debator Brandon Smith placing 7th. Informative Speaking: Chloe Go 3rd, Josie Yockim 5th. The Drama Team held onto their 2nd place over all for the 2nd week in a row! Classical Theatre: Noah Kyhl, Kodi Schulz, Benjamin Stevens 1st, Emma Cundiff and Wyatt...

  • Sidney High School Wrestling Results

    Jan 13, 2021

    Sidney/Fairview vs. Dickinson, Jan. 5 103: Gage Glaser (Dic) won by fall over Gordon Knapp (S/F) 1:57 113: Owen Lonski (S/F) won by decision over Warrick Morel (Dic) 8-2 120: Kolby Hutzenbiler (S/F) won by fall over Gavin Morel (Dic) 1:13 126: Houston Crimmins (Dic) won by decision over Kaden Wise (S/F) 9-2 132: Trenton Gillen (Dic) won by decision over Ben Carlsen (S/F) 12-7 138: Kolton Reid (S/F) won by decision over Dawson Richter (Dic) 7-1 145: Jordan Darby (S/F) won by fall over Logan Cambr...

  • Marilyn Kaye Lake, 87, Sidney, MT

    Jan 13, 2021

    Marilyn Kaye Lake passed away early in the morning of January 5th, 2021 after a steep decline from dementia and heart ailments. Marilyn was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Frederik and Klaske (Spykstra) DeBoer on February 24, 1934, joining older siblings Joseph Arthur and Harriet Ann. Later, another sister, Phyllis, joined the family. Marilyn grew up on a dairy farm near the Whitman Mission Massacre National Historical site. She started her education in a two-room schoolhouse named Valley...

  • Margaret Lavern Sorensen, 97, Lewistown, MT

    Jan 13, 2021

    Graveside services for Margaret Sorensen, 97, Lewistown, MT, are at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Sidney Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Margaret passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Caslen Living Centers, Lewistown, MT....

  • Governor Gianforte Lifts Restrictions on Small Businesses With New Directive

    Brooke Stroyke|Jan 13, 2021

    HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today issued a new directive to replace several complicated directives related to the pandemic. “Improving our response to the pandemic has been my top priority,” Governor Gianforte said. “Today, I am issuing a new directive that removes or replaces the cumbersome layers of the existing ones. These new directives are clear. They are practical. They are commonsense. And they are easy to understand.” Governor Gianforte’s 3-page directive replaces over 25 pages and layers of existing directives. Gianforte’s...

  • Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available

    Jan 13, 2021

    The Richland County Health Department is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those who fall in Phase 1B of the vaccination plan. The first appointments are available beginning on Tuesday, January 26th. The vaccination plan was developed according to guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, and was reviewed by the Board of Health on January 12. The phases are subject to change. Phase 1B includes community members who are aged 70...