Articles from the October 16, 2013 edition


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  • B & B Sales & Service Slated to Open October 31

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 16, 2013

    B & B Sales & Service will open their new store and service center to the public by October 31st. They are finishing up security cameras, point of sales system, and the service department. B & B Sales & Service will be selling and servicing trailers and steel buildings. Mark Brodhead is the general manager for the trailer division and is excited about getting the new store and the service shop open. He has been selling trailers to an anxious public who want to get the best product from a...

  • Trail of Treats "Off the Beaten Path" Coming in Watford City

    Laura Sanford|Oct 16, 2013

    Trail of Treats has been a part of the Main street business for the last few years. Katie Main with Prairie Companies and Laura Sanford of MBI wanted to create something for the businesses that are not on Main street. So we came up with Trail of Treats “Off the beaten path” and rented out the Veterans Building. This event will promote your businesses while handing out candy to all the kids. We are seeking businesses to participate in this fun event. There is no fee to set up a booth and a table is provided. We would love to see the bus...

  • Northeastern Arts Network Presents the Lone Mountain Trio on Oct. 17th at the MHC

    Jill Hill|Oct 16, 2013

    The Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents the Lone Mountain Trio on Thursday, October 17th at the MonDak Heritage Center. Accomplished solo musicians in their own right, Lone Mountain Trio will take you on a musical journey exploring the American musical landscapes of bluegrass, western folk, jazz and blues. With crisp three part harmony and unique instrumentation, the Lone Mountain Trio is sure to please with a wide variety of original and traditional arrangements of both new and old...

  • SHS BPA Fundraiser Until Oct. 22

    Oct 16, 2013

    BPA is selling made-in-Montana Martinson’s caramels and chocolates until October 22. They are available from any BPA member or by calling 433-2330 or emailing Elaine Stedman [email protected]. Funds raised from the sale will go to send BPA members to the State Leadership Conference in Billings and the National Leadership Conference in Indianapolis....

  • Sidney King and Queen

    Oct 16, 2013

    Sheridan Sundheim and Jordan Stevens were crowned homecoming queen and king at Sidney High School’s coronation last week. (Photo submitted by Carol Hearron)...

  • Fall Project for EARC

    Oct 16, 2013

    The Sidney FFA Chapter and Agriculture Education Department teamed up to construct a bench pad for the Richland County Extension office located at the Eastern Agriculture Research Center this past month. After classroom instruction, students framed, poured and finished the 10X10 pad. The pad will eventually hold a memorial bench. Materials were purchased with FFA funds. The following students are shown finishing landscaping and cleanup of the site: (left to right) Daria Anderson, Jeremy Rhines,...

  • Motorcycle Safety Classes Help Montanans Learn to Ride

    Charity Watt|Oct 16, 2013

    Each year, starting in April and running through September, the Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety program offers three levels of motorcycle rider courses throughout the state. This year, the program offered 145 classes and served 1,362 students at 10 locations. “These various classes teach motorcycle riders everything from basic riding techniques to more advanced riding skills,” said Jim Morrow, Director of the Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety program. Last year, 1,376 students completed courses. Morrow noted this year’s numbers are about the s...

  • Harlem Ambassadors in Sidney on Monday

    Wade VanEvery|Oct 16, 2013

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture invites everyone to an action packed evening of funny basketball as the Sunrise Slammers challenge the Harlem Ambassadors on Monday night. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Sidney High School gymnasium. Fred Lake of the Chamber’s Sports & Rec Committee says several area players are being recruited to take on the Ambassadors. Tickets are available at the Chamber with the advance price of $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, and kids u...

  • Milestones Theme for Wine & Food Festival

    Melissa Boyer|Oct 16, 2013

    Don’t miss the Foundation for Community Care’s 2013 Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, November 2nd, from 7-10 pm at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Foundation for Community Care and Sidney Health Center. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling 406-488-CARE. Throughout the evening, attendees have the opportunity to sample an array of different wines and delicious appetizers from local caterers and restaurants. You will also have a chance to browse and bid on art...

  • Charlotte Rued, 76 Lead, SD (formerly of Sidney, MT)

    Oct 16, 2013

    Memorial services for Charlotte Rued, 76, of Lead, SD (formerly of Sidney, MT) were 2 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Interment of cremains was held in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Charlotte died October 5, 2013 at her home....

  • William "Bill" Sims, 63 Fairview, MT

    Oct 16, 2013

    Memorial gathering for William “Bill” Sims, 63, of Fairview, MT will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Waterhole #3 in Fairview, MT. A potluck will follow the gathering. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....

  • John Otterstetter, 90 Fairview, MT

    Oct 16, 2013

    John Otterstetter, 90 of Fairview, MT died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT. At his request no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances, condolences and picture may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....

  • Nina Rau, 88 Sidney, MT

    Oct 16, 2013

    Funeral services for Nina Rau, 88, of Sidney, MT were at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at the Sidney Cemetery. Remembrances and condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Nina died on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....

  • Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging Results

    Oct 16, 2013

    Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging was held October 12, 2013, at the Richland County Fairground with awards sponsored by Sidney Livestock Market Center LLC Senior 4-H 1st place Christian Prevost- Lambert, MT Junior 4-H 1st place Jaylen Baxter- Sidney, MT FFA Division 1st place Justin Irgens- Baker, MT Senior 4-H Team 1st place Richland County: Christian Prevost, Taylor Searer, John Helmuth Junior 4-H Team 1st place Richland County: Jaylen Baxter, Tana Kostelecky, Grady Larson, Alex Young Top Junior Reasons 1st place Libby Twitchell,...

  • Sidney FFA Marion-Kay Spice Sales

    Oct 16, 2013

    Sidney FFA is conducting their annual Marion- Kay spice sales/ordering until Oct. 20th. Contact any FFA member for an order form. You may also email to [email protected], or leave a phone message at Sidney High School 433-2330. Please help Sidney FFA celebrate its 75th birthday with a great turnout for this community service and fundraiser event. Spices are targeted to be delivered prior to Thanksgiving....

  • Richey Wreath Fundraiser

    Jodi Williams|Oct 16, 2013

    The Richey High School Junior class will be selling wreaths from mid-October through the first part of November. The wreaths will arrive in time for your Christmas decorating. Don’t know what to get someone for Christmas, you can buy a wreath and have it sent directly to them. The wreaths are “green”- the greenery is harvested from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, no trees are cut down, the plant material can be composted and the metal wreath rings can be recycled. The different products available are: 12” candle wreath, 20” wreath, 2...

  • Sidney Health Center Earns 2013 National Research Corporation Path to Excellence Award

    Rita Steinbeisser|Oct 16, 2013

    National Research Corporation has selected client Sidney Health Center as a recipient of its 2013 Path to Excellence award. Sidney Health Center was recently recognized at the 19th Annual International Patient-Centered Care Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland. National Research selected Path to Excellence award recipients based on their achievement within categories that patients have identified as being most important to the quality of their care. The award is only bestowed upon those...

  • October is Let's Talk Month

    Lesley Thiessen|Oct 16, 2013

    “Let’s talk…” These are two very simple words, but for many parents, they are not so simple when the rest of the sentence is “…about sex.” While it maybe uncomfortable, especially at first, research continues to show that children and teens want to receive their information about sexual health from their parents and caregivers. And the simple fact is that parents have an enormous influence on their children’s decisions about sex and other risk-taking behaviors—more than friends, the media or teachers. Each year the National Campaign to Preve...

  • FWP Should Stop Free-Roaming Bison Plan

    Toby Dahl|Oct 16, 2013
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    The Montana Department Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is on a strange mission to impose a free-roaming bison herd in Eastern Montana. It’s puzzling because it’s a plan that few Montanans want, and a large, diverse majority oppose. Yet, inexplicably, Governor Bullocks’ administration and FWP Director Jeff Hagener seem determined to give us a dose of a bitter medicine we don’t want or need. The opposition to free-roaming couldn’t have been more evident at a recent FWP meeting on the issue in Lewistown. One after another, ranchers, sportsmen...

  • Sawyer Flynn Receives 2013 Youth Award

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 16, 2013

    Sawyer Flynn, son of Scott and Dona Flynn of Fairview, received the 2013 Youth Award from the State Historical Society of North Dakota. He was nominated for the volunteer work he does at the Fort Buford State Historic Site and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center by Kerry Finsaas. Flynn is a member of the 6th Infantry which provides assistance with the Flag Raising and Flag Retreat ceremonies, the Summer and Winter Encampments and the annual Cemetery Walk at Ft. Buford. Flynn...

  • Kaye Burian Art Part of the Blue Buffalo Artists Display at MDHC

    Oct 16, 2013

    Kaye Burian finds her western way of life easy to portray as she draws from her rodeo, showing and ranching background to give her paintings an authentic and realistic look. She lives near the rugged North Dakota badlands and incorporates their beauty and wildlife into her artwork as well. Burian and her husband currently own and operate Lazy 77 Ranch where they raise red and black Angus cattle and have using quarter horses. Burian participated in Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show and...

  • Kids First! Carnival Looking for Interested Vendors

    Nicole Hackley|Oct 16, 2013

    The Sidney Education Foundation, Inc. and the Richland County Family Resource Center have teamed up again to sponsor the fourth annual Kids First! Carnival this fall. Both of these groups focus on children, families and education, forming a perfect partnership to bring an exciting activity for families in the Sidney area to enjoy. The carnival will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center. The groups are currently looking for community organizations to rent a booth at the carnival...

  • R.E.A.C.H. Camp October 22

    Rita Steinbeisser|Oct 16, 2013

    The RiverStone Health Eastern Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), in conjunction with Sidney Health Center, will hold a Research and Explore Awesome Careers in Healthcare (R.E.A.C.H.) Camp at Sidney Health Center in Sidney on Tuesday, October 22 starting at 8:00 AM. R.E.A.C.H. Camp provides an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 from Richland County to learn about the healthcare field. The Camp includes presentations from healthcare professionals, hands-on activities, and peer interaction. Students will get the opportunity to gain...

  • Nice Trout

    Oct 16, 2013

    Oscar Gillespie and Joel Metricht went fishing at Ackley Lake, Lewistown, MT on July 23, 2013. Gillespie caught a 21lb. German Brown Trout with perch crankbait....

  • Catchable Trout Stocked

    Oct 16, 2013

    North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently stocked seven waters with catchable trout. Jerry Weigel, fisheries development and production section leader, said these trout will provide exciting fall and winter fishing opportunities. “Shasta strain rainbow trout average more than one pound each, with some up to five pounds,” Weigel said. More than 800 were stocked in the Turtle River near Arvilla in Grand Forks County, while 115 went in the Owls Pond in Burleigh County. In addition, Wyoming Game and Fish Department pro...

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