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Alexander resident Donna Sims has opened The Wild Flour Café & Bakery in the former Country Café location at 718 Elk Street, Alexander. Sims is the former owner of Old School Meat Processing that was in operation from 2007-2012 in Alexander. Sims' daughters Alex and Emmalee also help at the restaurant. The newly remolded location was purchased from Country Café owner Jennifer Morton. Morton was ready to retire when Sims stepped in to take ownership of the only café in Alexander. "For us it is...
Richland County completed the purchase of the Montana National Guard Armory Monday morning, with a price tag of $600,000. The National Guard vacated the armory building in the beginning of 2016 when they transferred to Culbertson. The Department of Military Affairs then approached the county about purchasing the building, which the county had originally sold to the state in 1955. Negotiations began in August of 2017, with plans to close in the summer of 2018. However, lead abatement in the gun...
Hailed as "among the most gifted musicians of his generation" with a "dazzling natural keyboard affinity" who "made quite an impression" by the Washington Post, American pianist/composer/improviser CHARLIE ALBRIGHT has been praised for his "jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality" by The New York Times. This highly gifted young pianist will appear in Watford City on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Auditorium. His appearance here is...
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, March 26, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or visit redcrossblood.org....
March is designated as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, hospitals and medical facilities across the nation focus their attention on preventing, treating and curing colorectal cancer. According to the CDC, colorectal cancer, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the leading cause for cancer death in Montana and the United States. This March, Sidney Health Center Cancer Care and the Richland County Health Department are teaming up to host a free Men’s Health Screening on Friday, March 15 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at...
Funeral services for Robert Bieber, 66, of Fairview, were held Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Rolf Preus officiating. Visitation was Thursday, March 7 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert Bieber, 66, Fairview, MT, went...
The Long X Arts Foundation of McKenzie County will host “Getting the Pen Moving” on Wednesday, March 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. The workshop will be guided by North Dakota native and award winning essayist and poet, Taylor Brorby, currently based out of Ames, Iowa. Brorby has conducted a writing workshop in McKenzie County in the past to rave reviews. “Getting the Pen Moving” is open to all levels of writers and is focused on the creative process and techniques to get you started and keep you working toward...
Updated Thursday, March 14, 2019: Due to weather delays, the meeting has been postponed until Thursday, March 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Richland County Library. Original Story: The public is invited to share their concerns and ideas at a public meeting Thursday, March 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Richland County Library to help determine the direction of Richland County Transportation Service. The service is 12 years old and has grown substantially into one of the top transportation services in the state. However, public input is needed to...
Free to the public so come and enjoy the indoor fun fly and static air show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 24 at the Sidney-Richland Airport. There will be many radio controlled model aircrafts. The Static Show will include aircraft of all sizes and makes. No entry fee for models to be entered in the show. There is no limit on the class; they may be electric, gas or glow fuel powdered. It is a Fun Fly event that includes flight of micro models designed for indoor flight. There will be open flying for AMA Member pilots. There will also be...
Sidney Tae Kwon Do Results, AJF Invitational Tae Kwon Do And Judo Championship, March 9, Billings Three members of the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do school traveled to Billings on Saturday, March 9 to participate in the 37th Annual AJF Invitational Tae Kwon Do and Judo Championships. This tournament was held at the Billings West High School and hosted by Park's Tae Kwon Do and Judo Academy with 9th Dan Grand Master Suk Byung Park as director of the event. Students from the Sidney Tendo School and...
Overland Park, KS – The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 14, 2019. This will mark the 46th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2019 is “Agriculture: Food for Life.” On March 13-14, 2019, the ACA will host major events in the nation’s capital including an event at the National Press Club as well as a Taste of Agriculture Celebration. Additionally, the ACA will bring approximately 100 college student...
There’s a little boy, out in the front yard with a beat-up toy truck, filling the back end full of dirt, only to dump it all out and start over again. Pretty soon that little boy is a teenager, and he finds himself trying to rock that old Ford out of some rut, thinking he may have underestimated how much it rained last night. In the blink of an eye, he’s a newlywed, breaking ground on a two-bedroom, white-picket-fence dream. He’s ready to plant some roots. Well, now that little boy is an old man, and in his two hands, you can see years of ha...
Each year the conservation district presents an award to an individual or entity that enhances conservation. We rotate the award between range conservation and irrigation. Irrigation is highlight for 2018. When thinking back about irrigation over the last couple of years, one thing stood out. Although the entity we are presenting this award to didn't cooperator with the conservation district, they did show the community that through cooperation, work can get done, canals can be reconnected, and...
Sidney's Thornton Arena is hosting the Tequila Turn barrel racing event on Sunday, May 5th. The event is approved for the Women's Professional Rodeo Association's Divisional Circuit, and the Outback Barrel Racing Association. The race is a qualifier for the Gunslinger at the Barrel of Gold in Silesia, Montana. The Cinco de Mayo-themed event presents many opportunities for young and up-and-coming racers to gain experience and earnings. "There are two Women's Pro Rodeo sidepots," said Jana Thornto...
Anyone who purchases or applies pesticides classified as “Restricted Use” must complete a sanctioned Pesticide Certification Course. There are opportunities to obtain your certification or recertification for private applicators scheduled this spring. Private applicators are defined as those purchasing or applying restricted use pesticides without compensation, other than the trading of services between producers. If you work for a company that applies chemicals for hire, you will need to be certified under Commercial/Dealer. Call the Ext...
Montana Farm Bureau Federation is making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program with March 3-9 designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. Each day of the week has a theme with March 5 focusing on Livestock Safety. Cattle, horses, pigs and other livestock are not pets and can be responsible for many injuries on the farm or ranch. In Montana, it’s calving season and that means being cautious around cows with calves whether you’re the rancher working with them or a visitor to a ranch. “It is a natural instinct f...
Comedian and viral video sensation Chad Prather performed during the MonDak Ag Days banquet on March 8 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney....
With last week’s transmittal deadline marking the half-way point of the 66th Montana Legislature, it’s only fitting that we provide an update on the first half of the session. By and large, agriculture has fared well during the uphill stretch. Legislation Signed Into Law Two pieces of legislation that Montana Farm Bureau supported have already received the Governor’s signature and become law, while four other good bills are expected to make an appearance on the second floor this week. Law: HB 63, Remove sunset date to extend financial liabi...
Sidney – Doctors spend their lives helping and healing others, and in 1990, Congress passed and President George H. Bush signed a bill into law proclaiming March 30 as National Doctors’ Day. Celebration of this day has grown from simply expressing our gratitude to our physicians to using this day as an opportunity to share some positive messages for the medical profession. As part of National Doctors’ day, the Fourndation for Community Care invites you to recognize a special physician who cared for you or a loved one. Let your physician know ho...
MT State AAU Folkstyle 2019 Results For Sidney Wrestling Club, March 9-10, Great Falls 41 kids attend the State AAU Tournament in Great Falls this past weekend. Tot 45 - Thomas Ostle, 5th place. Bantam 40 - Oaklee Lonski, 2nd place. Girls Bantam 40 - Oaklee Lonski, 2nd place. Girls Bantam 65 - Amariah Kirn, 2nd place. Midget 70 - Brenner Mullin, 2nd place. Midget 80 - Shay Severson, 5th place. Novice 60 - Tyson Syth, 2nd place. Novice 85 - Ryker Wise, 2nd place. Girls Novice 105/112 - Aiyana Kirn, 1st place. Schoolboy 75 - Reece Graves, 3rd...
The American Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors – as well as eligible blood donors of all blood types – to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this winter. Type O blood is the most in-demand blood type, helping patients facing life-threatening conditions and emergencies every day. Type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is what emergency room personnel reach for when there’s no time to determine a patient’s blood type. Type O positive blood is also e...
Sidney, MT – Community members in Sidney and Richland County may soon be receiving a survey form in their mailbox. This survey will be sent to a random sample of homes and will help Sidney Health Center identify the health services needed in the community. This information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs, and by community groups interested in addressing health issues. The Montana Office of Rural Health is assisting Sidney Health Center in the analysis of local community needs, use of local health care s...
Active Richland County (ARC), a Communities in Action group, is facilitating four community focus groups as part of the PACE-Environmental Health Assessment. The focus group meetings are a forum for residents to identify needs and concerns of our county, and to identify what should be done about the environmental health concerns to improve quality of life. Results from these meetings will be used to develop a focused approached for ARC to address community environmental health needs. All residents of Richland County are invited and encouraged...
Sidney Gymnastics Club team member Gradin Sukut traveled to Helena, MT to compete in the Men's State Gymnastics Championship held on Saturday, March 2nd. Gradin, level 4, showed his skills and talent while competing against several other gyms from MT scoring a 9.7 on the rings, 8.5 on floor, 8.6 on mushroom, 8.9 on high bar, 9.0 on vault, 8.4 on parallel bars and earned 1st place all around with a 53.1(Photos submitted)...
Sidney Gymnastics Club took 5 gymnasts to the 1st Annual Nodak Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet held in Watford City, ND on March 2 and 3. The level 6 gymnasts were able to bring home a 2nd place trophy for the club, scoring an even 100.00 points. Level 3 competitor Bridget Hambro earned a 8.750 on Vault (6th place), 7.750 on bars (5th place), 8.1 on balance beam (6th place), 8.550 on floor (7th place). All around score of 33.150 (5th place group A) Level 4 competitor Brooke Skov earned a 7.20...
