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A gastrointestinal virus or the “Stomach Flu” has been confirmed to be caused by Norovirus. Symptoms of the stomach flu had affected many Richland County residents over the last week or more. The Richland County Health Department received the report on Nov. 1 from the Montana Public Health Lab confirming a positive case of Norovirus in Richland County after stool samples were sent for testing late last week. Residents are strongly urged to take precautions to avoid continued spread. This virus easily spreads from person to person; the...
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, Richland County Family Resource Center and the Sidney High School Key Club and BPA groups will begin selling raffle tickets in conjunction with the 9th Annual Parade of Trees Auction. There will be two winners chosen from the raffle with each receiving one very large basket full of home-made baked goods such as a variety of breads, jams, cookies and bars that are all prepared fresh the day before the drawing. All items will be carefully placed in Christmas tins ready for eating or freezing just in...
The Shepherd of the Valley Church, Sidney, will be holding their annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale, Saturday, Nov. 12. They will be serving soup, sandwiches, pie and coffee. There will also be baked goods and gift baskets. The church is located at 211 E. Holly....
Turkey Bingo is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Commons Area. The McKenzie County 4-H clubs will once again be having a Soup and Sandwich Supper starting at 5:30 p.m. Local Watford City Area Chamber members will be donating turkeys for the event....
There will be a benefit for Pastor Adrian Timmons on Sunday, Nov. 20, to help with medical expenses he has incurred as a result of a very severe car accident. The benefit will be held at the Watford City Civic Center from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome....
Sidney’s Foundation for Community Care held their 18th Annual Wine & Food Festival on Nov. 5....
Local FFA members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, October 22...
The Sidney-Richland County Library will be holding a special event Monday, Nov. 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the library to meet with the architect, Jeff Sandholm, AIA-Dowling Sandholm Architects, Bozeman, who has been hired to complete the study and planning for the new library space. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served....
We can all share the roadways safely. Semis and trailers, farm equipment, pickups, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians-by following a few simple rules and being courteous to others. ALWAYS-ALWAYS BUCKLE YOUR SAFETY BELT WHEN IN A VEHICLE! According to a recent study by Montana Department of Transportation, economic loss to Montana was estimated to be $662 million, which is an average of over $690 for every citizen in Montana (that’s $2,760 for a family of 4). The cost of traffic crashes is measured in wage loss, medical expense, i...
Several Sidney residents turned out last Thursday for a Neighborhood Watch informational meeting held at the Community Services Building, Sidney. The purpose of the meeting was to outline a Neighborhood Watch Program and what it would take to get the program started in Sidney. A Neighborhood Watch Program is a crime prevention program that stresses education and common sense and empowers citizens to become active in community efforts through participation in neighborhood watch groups. “We a...
A four-hour ServSafe food safety employee training will be offered on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 2-6 p.m. at the MSU Richland County conference room, 1499 N. Central Ave., Sidney. The training will be taught by ServSafe certified instructor, Judy Johnson, MSU Richland County Extension agent. Cost for the course is $7. All aspects of food safety will be covered from personal hygiene to handling food properly in the kitchen to cleaning and sanitizing. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 14. Contact MSU Richland County Extension at 406-433-1206 to...
Memorial service for Cheryl Lynn Johnston, 53, Sidney, MT, was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church, Lambert, MT, with Pastor George Karres officiating. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Cheryl died Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, 2011 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Billings, of injuries received in a vehicle and train accident near Sidney, MT....
Memorial mass for Phyllis Swenson, 57, Sidney, MT, was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil presiding. Phyllis has donated her body to science. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Phyllis died on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 in Billings, MT....
Farmers and ranchers with a desire to successfully develop a transition plan for their farm/ranch business are encouraged to attend the Farm/Ranch Transition Planning Workshop scheduled for Nov. 16, 30 and Dec. 7 at the McKenzie County Courthouse Meeting Room, Watford City. Sessions will begin at 6:15 p.m. and conclude by 9:30 p.m. CT each evening. Cost options to participate in this course are: $55 for individuals, if registration is postmarked by Nov. 9 $15 for EACH for spouse or business...
Kim Stebbins-Martini recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with Northwest Farm Credit Services. Stebbins-Martini began her career with NWFCS in 1985 as a customer service clerk under the supervision of Maurice Sandmeyer. She currently holds the position as the operations manager for the Billings region which consists of Sidney, Miles City and Billings and is responsible for the supervision, training, auditing, reporting, etc. for each of these offices while maintaining a loan portfolio in...
On Monday, Oct. 31 in the morning, I had been shopping at IGA and carelessly left my checkbook in the shopping cart. A short time later, I discovered I didn’t have my checkbook so I returned to IGA. I checked at the courtesy counter and “yes” it had been found and turned in. The clerk said that a couple of young women had found it and turned it in. I thank these young women. I really appreciate your honest act of caring and kindness. When I got home later, I did have a message from the IGA clerk telling me they had my checkbook. Thanks to th...
Hal and Jean Campbell moved to Sidney in 2008. Hal was a college professor at the California State University, and continues to teach via online courses. Jean is active in a variety of church and community activities. Jean and my wife (Shelley) have become the best of friends. I am friends with Hal Campbell, and find him to be a “regular guy” and also someone who has extremely intelligent and interesting views on Science, Philosophy and Religion. Hal Campbell wrote the book, Why: The Phi...
Westside Elementary School will have its annual Book Fair, Nov. 16-18, at the West Side School Library, 1100 5th St. SW, Sidney. The Book Fair will be open during regular school hours, as well as from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, and 3-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. The fair ends at 10 a.m. Friday. Profit from the Book Fair will go to the West Side Playground Equipment Fund. This reading event will offer students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for children and young...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge will host the Fairview Bridge Christmas ornaments and fireworks Friday, November 18 at Sundheim Park. Donations are being accepted to help pay for the fireworks, and any large, lit Christmas ornaments are welcome. For more information call Ray Trumpower at 406-742-5259. Donations may be sent to P.O. 374, Fairview, MT 59221....
A desire to take advantage of our robust economy and be near family has brought two women to the area who are providing quick, tasty food to people on the go. Alison Henslee moved to Sidney in September, primarily because she wanted to be a part of her new grandson’s life. From 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, she is busy serving up breakfast burritos, lunches and goodies from Mojo’s in Finnicum’s parking lot. “It’s been good,” Henslee said “but I’d like to have lots more customers. I do...
The Roundup held it's annual Harvest Festival contests and are pleased to present this years winners!...
A public hearing was held by the City/Richland County Planning Board last Thursday night in Sidney to review the application of a major subdivision. The board unanimously approved the application for the Sunrise Village Subdivision to be built north of E. Holly Street. Marcy Hamburg, City of Sidney/Richland County planner, read the staff report for the major subdivision. The board had previously reviewed the application for the Sunrise Village Subdivision and presented a report on the effects th...
Michael Reynolds, Savage, looks for running room behind teammate Braden Ler. Savage defeated Hot Springs 75-30. Savage will play Big Sandy in the semifinals at home on Saturday at 1 p.m. Fairview also won on Saturday 40-32 against Charlo. They will play Chinook on Saturday at home at 1 p.m....
Watford City’s Jessica Brown tips the ball over a Trenton blocker in the third round of the District 15 tournament. The Wolves defeated the Tigers 3-0. The Wolves will advance to the regional tournament as the third place seed in Tioga Nov. 7, 8 and 10. Watford City will play Divide County in the first round on Monday Nov. 7....
