Articles from the February 4, 2015 edition


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  • Sonnenbergs Look Forward To Serving Sidney's Community

    Meagan Dotson|Feb 4, 2015

    Matt and Rachel Sonnenberg are embracing their new life here, in Sidney, MT. With both of them beginning new ventures in their careers, they are looking forward to making the community their home. After accepting the position of Associate Pastor at the Lutheran Brethren Church, the Sonnenbergs left Fergus Falls, MN where Matt Sonnenberg attended seminary, and moved into the parsonage. Matt Sonnenberg, originally from Canada, interviewed for the position in November 2014 and the couple moved to...

  • MonDak Heritage Center to hold 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate

    Tie Shank|Feb 4, 2015

    SIDNEY, MT: The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating their 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate event on February 7, 2015. Tickets for the event went on sale Sunday, December 14th at the Hawaiian Holiday Christmas event. Guests can look forward to chocolate sampling, a silent auction, hand crafted items, gift baskets and photography. Entertainment will be provided by the touring duo – Tumbledown House. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to table sponsors for a VIP Opening and 7:00 pm to general t...

  • Fairview Community Recognition Awards

    Feb 4, 2015

    The Fairview Chamber of Commerce held its annual Recognition Dinner Monday evening. After delightful entertainment by Renana, an a cappella group from Zion Lutheran Church, and a delicious dinner catered by Kountry Catering, the awards were presented, with lots of surprises and fun....

  • Sidney Rancher, Bozeman NRCS Employee Honored With Range Leader Awards

    Julie Goss|Feb 4, 2015

    HELENA, Mont. – The Governor's Rangeland Resources Executive Committee (RREC) announced today that rancher Duane Ullman of Sidney and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee Matt Ricketts of Bozeman have been chosen as recipients of the 2014 Range Leader of the Year awards. "Duane Ullman and Matt Ricketts are genuine leaders in the field of range management," said Les Gilman, Rangeland Resources Executive Committee Chairman from Alder, Mont. "Their commitment to education and t...

  • Bootleggers Ball Feb. 7th

    Jodi Leland|Feb 4, 2015

    The 1st Annual Bootleggers Ball, sponsored by the Sidney Elks Lodge and the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, will provide a unique opportunity to support the youth of Richland County. This fundraising event will feature premium whiskey and spirit tasting. National distributors as well as boutique distilleries from throughout the West will present a wide range of tastings to choose from on February 6 from 7 PM to Midnight. This Roaring Twenties-themed event will present music by Tumbledown House, a live auction, a complimentary old-fashio...

  • RTC Offers College Scholarship Programs

    Kristin Jaeger|Feb 4, 2015

    Parshall, ND– In 2015, Reservation Telephone Cooperative (RTC) will award nine college scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000. There will be one scholarship awarded in each of RTC’s eight director districts and one scholarship at large. Scholarships will be awarded based on a random drawing between applicants who meet the established criteria. RTC applications must be postmarked to RTC by March 2, 2015. RTC also participates in the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) college scholarship program. FRS offers several college scholarships to...

  • Eat & Drink Downtown In February

    Feb 4, 2015

    WILLISTON, N.D. - Williston Downtowners Association is partnering with 12 eateries Downtown for the month of February. You can pick up a free card with their specials from the Williston Downtowners Association office at 8 East Broadway or the participating businesses starting February 1st. You have to show your card to get the discount. “We wanted give the community a little extra reason to choose Downtown first,” said Executive Director, Karissa Kjos, “There are a total of 22 businesses Downtown where you can eat a meal or grab a drink...

  • Victoria Tomlinson, 55, Sidney, MT (formerly of Libby, MT)

    Feb 4, 2015

    Funeral services for Victoria Tomlinson, 55, of Sidney, MT formerly of Libby, MT were 3 pm, Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evens officiating. Visitation was 2 pm till 4pm Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Mt. Cremation took place after the services. In lieu of flowers, donations, remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney, MT and at www.fulkersons.com. Victoria Tomlinson, beloved...

  • Nathan A. Sims, 16, Alexander, ND

    Feb 4, 2015

    Funeral services for Nathan A. Sims, 16, of Alexander, ND were 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015, at the Alexander School Gymnasium. Private family burial will be in the Sims Family Cemetery, Alexander, ND under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Watford City. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at ww w.fulkersons.com. Nathan died on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2015, of injuries received in an automobile accident near Keene, ND....

  • Sidney Wrestlers Senior Night

    Feb 4, 2015

    The Sidney High School Wrestling Team held their Senior Night last Friday during a dual with Glendive. Current State Class A Sidney Wrestler Ranks: Sidney ranks 2nd in state, after 1st place Havre. 113 lbs, Wyatt Van Buren, 3rd • 120 lbs, Trace Jones, 1st • 126 lbs, Gresh Jones, 1st • 132 lbs, Ethan Graves, 2nd • 145 lbs, Bridger Coffman, 5th • 152 lbs, Ryan Chatterton, 1st • 160 lbs, Doug Rooney, 5th • 170 lbs, Cody Johnson, 1st • 182 lbs, Cody Christian, 1st • 205 lbs, Hunter Severson,...

  • Sidney Eagle Basketball Action

    Feb 4, 2015

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  • Going Techy With Nutrition In 2015

    Rita Steinbeisser|Feb 4, 2015

    With each New Year many people make a resolution to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Often times the goal is to lose some weight or to follow a new exercise routine. If this sounds familiar, there are lots of technological apps and online resources to help you achieve your new healthy goals. Many of these apps are available for free to use on a cellphone or tablet. One of the advantages to these apps is that it can be like having a dietitian or personal trainer at your fingertips. However, finding an app that is tailored to your needs can take a...

  • Sidney Speech & Drama Team Competes at State Meet

    Feb 4, 2015

    The Sidney Speech & Drama team travelled to Columbia Falls to compete this past weekend. The Drama team finished in 5th place in the state! Senior Christian Anglesey competed in Humorous Oral Interpretation, finishing 7th. Junior Kennedy Anglesey competed in Expository Speaking, finishing 8th. Juniors Kaitlyn Tibbits & Micheal Stevens competed in Classical Duo, finishing 4th. Freshmen Kyle Topp & Scottlynn Anglesey competed in Classical Duo finishing 3rd....

  • Registration For Bow Hunter Education Class Feb. 9th

    Feb 4, 2015

    Orientation/walk in registration for the Spring 2015 Bow Hunter Education class will be February 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Ag Research Center, 1501 North Central Ave, Sidney, MT. Register online at http://fwp.mt.gov and print all the forms to bring with. No late registrations. Persons under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Must be 11 years old to register. Students must attend orientation and all classes. Scheduled classes are Feb. 20th from 6-9pm, Feb. 21st from 8am-3pm. Please bring #2 lead pencil to all classes. Must wear...

  • Parent Café

    Family Resource Center|Feb 4, 2015

    Sidney Middle School and the Family Resource Center are pleased to have Loretta Thiel, Vice Principal of Sidney High School presenting and discussing Sidney High School’s Alternative Education program. It will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at District II Alcohol & Drug Program, 102 N. Central Suite B (in the basement of Yellowstone Marketplace), from 12pm to 1pm. Lunch will be provided and this presentation is for parents, childcare is not provided. If you would like more information on this event or other Parent Cafés that will be...

  • Parenting Class For New Or Expecting Parents Starts In February

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Feb 4, 2015

    The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...

  • Each Year R-CALF USA Revisits its Member Driven Priorities

    R CALF USA|Feb 4, 2015

    In 2015, R-CALF USA will continue fighting to ensure that U.S. cattle and sheep producers do not succumb to supply-chain capture, which multinational protein packers are aggressively attempting to do in the cattle and sheep industries just as they have already done in the poultry and hog industries through the process of vertical integration. To accomplish this, R-CALF USA will: Defend the right of ranchers to remain competitive in their domestic market by preserving country of origin labeling (COOL). Defend the right of ranchers to market...

  • Roosevelt Medical Center Governing Board Seeks Members - Filing Date Approaches

    Roosevelt Medical Center|Feb 4, 2015

    The Roosevelt Medical Center Governing Board is potentially looking to fill three Governing Board member positions that expire in May of 2015. Newly appointed members would take office in May. Deadline for filing with the Roosevelt County Courthouse, in Wolf Point, is 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 19, for the May 5 election. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except in August and December. Meetings typically are about two hours long. All participation is voluntary and unpaid. The three Board members with upcoming terms are Paula...

  • Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation Hosts 1st Annual Ice-Breaker Fundraiser

    Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation|Feb 4, 2015

    For the first time ever, Roosevelt Medical Center’s Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser that gives participants a chance at guessing when the Missouri River will break up on a designated area of the river near Culbertson. The first annual Ice-Breaker Fundraiser will kick off Feb.1 at 12:01 a.m. and guesses will be accepted until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets are $5 or three tickets for $10. The person who guesses the correct date and time that the river begins to flow three miles south of Culbertson, near the H...

  • Deer & Elk Permit Applications Avail.

    Montana Fish Wildlife And Parks|Feb 4, 2015

    Montana’s new 2015 hunting and fishing year begins March 1. Licenses will go on sale—and applications for resident and nonresident deer and elk hunting permits will be available—Jan. 26. Deer and elk permit applications and information will also be available online at fwp.mt.gov; click “March 16—Deer & Elk Permits” beginning Monday, Jan. 26, at 9 a.m. The application deadline is March 16. FWP urges hunters to apply online. “It’s fast, convenient and accurate,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman in Helena. Nonresidents seeking to apply for big gam...

  • Westgard Departs RTC After 27 Years

    Kristin Jaeger|Feb 4, 2015

    Parshall, ND – Denese Westgard, RTC Administrative Assistant has departed RTC with 27 years of service. After filling in as a temporary employee, Denese started working full time at RTC in September 1987 as a General Clerk and was later promoted to Administrative Assistant. She worked for two of the three RTC General Managers and has worked with the RTC Board of Directors her entire career. Denese notes that there were many changes in her 27 years at RTC, "There were 25 employees when I s...

  • U.S. Officials Believe Falling Energy Prices Are, "Pretty Good For The U.S. Economy," While Others Take A Different View

    Tie Shank|Feb 4, 2015

    WASHINGTON: Earlier this month, White House press secretary Josh Earnest, said "As a general matter, the impact of falling energy prices has been good for the U.S. economy... It certainly is good for middle class families that are being pinched, and when they go to the pump and they see that the prices at the pump are up to $1.00 cheaper than they were last year - that certainly means more money in the pockets of the middle class families. . . It's also a testament to the success that the U.S ha...

  • Candlelight Vigil for Loved Ones Lost to Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

    Richland County STAND|Feb 4, 2015

    Members of the community met at the Richland County Courthouse steps on Friday, January 23, 2015, to participate in a Candlelight Vigil for Loved Ones Lost to Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco. Over $400 was raised for the Adult Treatment Court graduation traditions. Vicky Parker with the Richland County Sheriff's Office, Tim Anderson with District II Alcohol and Drug Programs, and Pastor Vicky Waddington Lonsdale Methodist Church were guest speakers at the event....

  • Richland County STAND Program Holding LOCK-IN To LOCK OUT All-Nighter Friday February 13th

    Vicky Parker|Feb 4, 2015

    Richland County Stand 4 Youth will be holding an all night LOCK-IN to LOCK OUT alcohol and drugs. Help spread the word about STAND and what we are about! Friday, February 13th at the Assembly of God Church (414 E. Main St.) Students from all Richland County schools are invited! Grades 4th and up are welcome to stay all night from 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Grades 3rd and under are welcome to come from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. If they bring a parent they also can stay all night! For more information please contact Vicky Parker STAND for our Youth...

  • Fish-Consumption Advisory Below Oil Spill In Yellowstone River

    Montana Fish Wildlife And Parks|Feb 4, 2015

    BILLINGS— Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued a consumption advisory for fish caught in the Yellowstone River in the area of a Jan. 17, 2015, oil spill west of Glendive. People who have caught fish in the Yellowstone River between the spill site, six miles upstream from Glendive, and the North Dakota state line should be cautious about consuming them. This week FWP biologists started capturing fish below the oil spill site and sending them to a laboratory for testing. Biologists and game wardens also are asking anglers if they will d...

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