Articles from the March 26, 2014 edition


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  • Sidney Level 3 Gymnasts Place Second at State Meet

    Mar 26, 2014

    Sidney Gymnastics teams Level 3 & 4 traveled to Missoula, MT over the weekend to compete at the State Gymnastics Meet. The Level 3 team brought home a 2nd place win for the Eastern MT Division with a score of 111.650. Level 3 & 4 individual results are as follows. Level 3 Team Suttyn Barnhart – Vault 9.175, Bars 9.45, Beam 9.025, Floor 9.4, AA 37.05 Codi Hasvold – Vault 9.325, Bars 9.15, Beam 9.125, Floor 9.25, AA 36.85 Liliana Johnson – Vault 9.425, Bars 9.0, Beam 9.175, Floor 8.875, AA 36.475...

  • Dry Redwater Meeting Held at Girard

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 26, 2014

    Mandi Nay, project coordinator and Kerry Rasmussen, DRWA board member of Dry Redwater Authority along with Interstate Engineering engineers Jed Kirkland and Josh Johnson presented information to the Girard community Thursday evening. Progress is being made on the rural water project, with pipe from Sidney going to Sidney Circle subdivision and west. Depending on funding, the legislative process, and logistics, future water may come from Culbertson or Sidney and go to Fairview or Lambert, then...

  • Sidney Tiger Sharks Swimming Team Sign Ups March 31 & April 1

    Mar 26, 2014

    Sign ups will be Monday March 31st & Tuesday April 1st from 5:30 pm – 7 pm upstairs of the Richland Youth Hockey Arena. Registration is $50 for 1 swimmer or $90 per family. Shark pup’s is an additional $20 per swimmer. New swimmers please bring copy of birth certificate. Also required is a City Swim Pool pass, they will be available at signups for $60 per swimmer....

  • McKenzie County Community Prevention Coalition to Host a Town Hall Meeting

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Mar 26, 2014

    McKenzie County’s Community Prevention Coalition will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on April 3 at the Watford City Civic Center. The meeting will take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m., with a free catered supper starting at 6 p.m. Door prize drawings for those in attendance include two Kindle Fires and two $50 gift cards to Six Shooters Show Hall. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, April 1 to give a food count, but is not required for attendance. Community members are invited to attend an evenin...

  • Savage Prom

    Mar 26, 2014

    Savage High School held their prom Friday night....

  • Sidney High School Prom

    Mar 26, 2014

    Saturday night was prom at Sidney High School. Crowned were (L-R) princess Malorie Cvancara, prince John Haraldson, queen Jozi Moore and king Caleb Benson. (Photo by Kathy Johnson)...

  • Ralph McGinnis, 84, Sidney, MT

    Mar 26, 2014

    Memorial service for Ralph McGinnis, 84, of Sidney, MT was 10 am Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment of the cremains will be held at a later date in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ralph died on February 24, 2014 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT....

  • Senn Honored by Thrivent Financial for Outstanding Performance

    Mar 26, 2014

    Harvey Senn, FIC, LUTCF, CLTC, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Summit Circle conference by providing outstanding financial guidance and solutions to members of the organization in 2013. Only 223 of Thrivent Financial's 2,300 financial representatives qualified for this honor. Senn is with Thrivent Financial's Rocky Mountain Regional Financial Office, serving members in Sidney and surrounding communities. Senn will be recognized by his peers from across...

  • Public Invited To Discussion On Energy, Keystone Pipeline

    Barb Skelton|Mar 26, 2014

    The public is invited to an April 1, 2014 armchair discussion on the importance of energy and the Keystone XL Pipeline moderated by Yellowstone County Commissioner Bill Kennedy, with special guests, Rear Admiral Donald P. Loren, U.S. Navy (Ret.), former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Security Integration, and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox. The discussion will be held at Metra Park Expo Center, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a luncheon buffet hosted by Barb Skelton and the Montana Energy Forum, served by Wine Market...

  • Third Graders at West Side School Hold Spring Program

    Mar 26, 2014

    The third graders at West Side School held their spring program, It's a Small World, last Tuesday....

  • Spring Turkey Drawing Held, Licenses Remain 

    Mar 26, 2014

    The 2014 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and hopeful hunters can check individual results by accessing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. More than 600 licenses remain in 11 units. The governor’s proclamation allows a maximum of two licenses, and hunters who did not apply in the first drawing are also eligible. Licenses remain in unit 06, Bowman County; unit 13, Dunn County; unit 19, Grant and Sioux counties and portions of Morton County; unit 25 McHenry County and portions of Pierce and Ward Counties; u...

  • Results of 33rd Annual Quilt Show at MHC

    MonDak Heritage Center|Mar 26, 2014

    Thank you to all the participants of the MonDak Heritage Center’s 33rd Annual Quilt Show last month. We had over 60 entries and lots of votes for the Peoples’ Choice Award. Thank you to all of our quilters and participants including: Trish Neiss, Pat Wick, Karen Pollari, Joan Hatvick, Rita Wick, Sandy Christensen, Karen Redlin, Mary Fabian, Jodi Kordonowy, Judy Sondeno, Clarice Madison, Lacey Madison, Darcy Delaney, Paige Delaney, Bernice Van Curen, Harriett Minow, Andrea Barrett, Loretta Berry, Judy Pfaff, Marilyn Olson, Cindy Mead, Mary Lak...

  • Girl Scout Troop 2358 Donates Cookies to Troops in Kuwait

    Mar 26, 2014

    The Sidney Girl Scout Troop 2358 received donations from the community to pay for cases of cookies that they are giving to CPT Charles Bondurant and his unit in Kuwait. Members of the Girl Scout troop 2358 include back (L-R) Kinley Wieland, Allison Thiel, Ryleigh Kleinke, Lily Reisig, Rylee Mickelsen. Front (L-R) Eva Srygley, Kenzie Gaffield and not pictured Tacy Borg. Leaders of the troop are Jenna Donahue and Danyelle Wieland....

  • Sidney Middle School Science Fair Winners

    Mar 26, 2014

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  • Wedding Announcement

    Mar 26, 2014

    Chad and Sharon Tronstad and Lester and Julie Straub, Baker, MT would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Shaleigh to Tyler Irigoin. He is the son of Michael and Mary Irigoin of Brockton, MT. The bride to be is a 2009 graduate of Baker, MT. She is currently enrolled in the associate degree in nursing program in Miles City, MT. The groom to be is a 2007 graduate of Lambert, MT. He completed his studies through the University of Montana in 2010 and is currently employed by NALCO...

  • Tiger Cubs Visit Maverick

    Mar 26, 2014

    The Tiger Cubs of Pack 143 visited the Maverick at Power 95.1 to learn about how radio stations work. They went "live" on the air and even made their own public service announcement. Pictured Back Row Left To Right: Corey Christensen, Kaleb Kutzler, Lance Allen, Maverick and Nathan Carlsen. Front Row (L-R) Jaiden Gustafson, Matthew Savage and Evan Hampton....

  • Sidney Wrestling Results

    Mar 26, 2014

    Sidney Wrestling Club traveled to Williston to compete in the Zach Anderson Memorial Tournament. Sidney Wrestling Club took 37 wrestlers from the tot through Schoolboy age divisions. Tots 37.6# Aldo Gonzalez- 1st place, Kade Kutzler- 4th place. 41.5# Aiden Rudie- 3rd place, Ethan Eide- 5th place. 42# Cayden Hambro- 5th place. 45# Carson Proop- 3rd place. 46.7# Shay Severson- 2nd place. 50.5# Ty Schepens- 1st place, Tyson Savik- 3rd place. 56.5# Brody Keysor- 2nd place. Bantams 45.2# Cristian Gonzalez- 2nd place, Joshua Dillday- 3rd place, Alse...

  • Sidney Basketball Teams Compete in Glendive

    Mar 26, 2014

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  • Department of Revenue Convenes Local Government Advisory Council

    Ted Brewer|Mar 26, 2014

    In an effort to enhance the working relationship that the Department of Revenue has with local government officials, Revenue Department Director Mike Kadas has convened the Local Government Advisory Council. The group’s initial meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Building, 125 North Roberts, in Helena. The Advisory Council will provide recommendations to Director Kadas and the Department of Revenue for how the department can better serve Montana’s communities. Issues the council may tackle inc...

  • TriFecta Home Center – A Full Service Home & Design Center

    Tie Shank|Mar 26, 2014

    Three sisters, T.J. Rost, Becky Benson and Teresa Benson opened their one of a kind, full- service home and design center on July 1, 2013 at 1051 S Central Ave in Sidney, MT. TriFecta offers a wide variety of beautiful home furnishings including: Special order custom lighting Special order window shades & drapes Table and floor lamps Closet systems Cabinetry & Countertops through Creative Solutions Mattresses & furniture Pratt & Lambert paints Bedding Portuguese stoneware Tile Indoor and outdoor...

  • Eight Tips to Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Spring

    Mar 26, 2014

    (BPT) - With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to tune up your lawn mower for the season ahead. A yearly tune-up is important to ensure all parts of your mower are functioning properly and safely. Use these eight tips to rev up your engine and get your mower ready for spring: 1. Read the operator’s manual. Before operating your lawn mower, always read the operator’s manual in its entirety to ensure safe and proper use of the equipment. Also be sure you understand and follow all instructions and are familiar with all the...

  • Spring Flooding

    Mar 26, 2014

    Flooding in Richland County two weeks ago created havoc and some dangerous situations. Bud and Anne Groskinsky graciously shared these before and after photos of flooding on their property south of Sidney. While flood waters have receded, cleanup will take time and some warm temperatures....

  • Davidsons Make Old Look Like New

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 26, 2014

    Andrea and Dick Davidson purchased their home north of Sidney 21 years ago. It was dark and outdated even then. Today, they have a beautiful, bright living space with all the latest features. "I waited 21 years to do this, and I'll never do it again," Andrea said. "I wanted to do it right." With the invaluable assistance of their general contractor Jesse Thom and expert advice from Brenda Larson of Creative Solutions, Davidsons flip flopped their kitchen and dining room and made some changes in...

  • Spring Into Health With These Tasty Snack Recipes

    Mar 26, 2014

    (BPT) - Healthy food that also tastes good is always in vogue and now it's getting a spring makeover. The theme of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) National Nutrition Month (R) this March is "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right." As spring approaches and fitness routines move outdoors, AND reminds you that healthy snacks can fuel a workout, get you through the day and taste delicious. "It's easy to get stuck in a rut with snacks," notes Becci Twombley, director of sports nutrition at...

  • Spring Boots & Bling Event Helping to Build a New Medical Complex in Watford City

    Tie Shank|Mar 26, 2014

    Boots & Bling started in the 1990s as an event to raise awareness about the Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, the services provided by our rural healthcare system, and as a way to build community. Since that time, they have outgrown the space at the Visitor Center and have evolved to a fundraising event for specific needs of the McKenzie County Healthcare System. The proceeds from the 2012 event went to fund a therapy pool at the Connie Wold Wellness Center, and last year's...