Articles from the November 11, 2015 edition


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  • Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial

    Nov 11, 2015

    The Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. was incorporated in 2013, after two years of extensive background work for one purpose: To promote, develop and fund, design, build and maintain a world class veterans memorial for nine Northeast Montana Counties. It is located in the center of Fort Peck on land the Town of Fort Peck transferred to the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial by permanent easement. Construction began on phase #1 of the Memorial in May 2015. Phase #1 includes all preliminary surveys, soil tests, architecture, design...

  • Light Up The Season In Fairview!

    Dianne Swanson|Nov 11, 2015

    Kick off the Christmas season in Fairview Saturday, November 14. The popular Holiday Bazaar takes place from 10 am to 3 pm in the old gym and the cafeteria. You’ll be sure to find the perfect gift, or a treat for yourself, with over 40 tables of craft items and baked goods. Concessions will be available. Head for Sundheim Park at 5 pm for horse and wagon rides, Christmas music and some hot chili and refreshments. Huge lighted ornaments will decorate the park and Santa is scheduled to make an appearance. Fireworks will light up the night sky...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Nov 11, 2015

    It has been a privilege to watch the progress as the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial takes shape in Fort Peck. This summer, with the help of some heavy equipment, cleared and leveled ground gave way to the 38-foot high main monument, 10 walls of honor, pathways, and bases for sculptures. The dedication on May 29, 2016, will fulfill five years of planning and work by scores of Northeast Montana volunteers. On that day next May, nearly 900 black granite tiles carrying the names of veterans and their branch of service should be placed on the...

  • Christmas Coalition "Gifts from the Heart"

    Jakkie Waller|Nov 11, 2015

    The Richland County Community Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for the needy is scheduled for December 12, 2015. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main, across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for the distribution will be from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. and recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for a child that resides full time in their home and is under the age of 18. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. The Christmas Coalition...

  • Sidney Chamber Planning "Christmas Story" During Christmas Stroll

    Marissa Eberling|Nov 11, 2015

    The Chamber is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year. We would like to announce that we are changing the day for the Christmas Stroll & Parade of Lights this year to Saturday, November 28th. Please mark your calendars! This year will kick off with the stroll which is themed, the “Christmas Story” from 12pm-4pm, ith the parade starting at 7pm....

  • Bootleggers Ball 2016 Letters of Need Deadline Nov. 30

    Nov 11, 2015

    As the Sidney Elks Lodge furthers its mission of Charity……….Elks Care, Elks Share…..is its mission. Sidney Elks Lodge 1782 has donated over $35,000 this year benefiting the Sidney Boys and Girls Club, the local Cancer Coalition, the Veterans, Boy Scouts, Little League, Drug Awareness, the Sidney K-9 program, the LVA, the Food Bank, a number of scholarships, Camp Make-A-Dream, the Sidney Health Center Color Run, and the Neil Hermanson Memorial Scholarship. One of the major fundraisers for these charitable donations was held early in...

  • Madelyn E. Averett, 81, Sidney, MT

    Nov 11, 2015

    Funeral services for Madelyn E. Averett, 81, of Sidney are at 10 a.m., Wed., Nov. 11, 2015, at Pella Lutheran Church of Sidney, MT with Pastor Alton Hillesland officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Madelyn died on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2015, at Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility, Sidney, MT with her family by her side....

  • Veterans from the Jacobson Family

    Nov 11, 2015

    Ingolf was born in Gimsoy, Lofoten, Norway in 1894, came to the United States in 1912. He became a United States citizen and showed what a privilege it was by joining The United States Army as the US was involved in World War I. He assisted countless migrants to study for the citizenship tests so they could also have that privilege. He placed a homestead on property bordering the Missouri River north of Nohly, Mt. After he was discharged he owned and operated Ingolf Jacobson General Merchandise...

  • Fish & Wildlife Commission To Meet In Helena Nov. 12

    Montana FWP|Nov 11, 2015

    Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet Nov. 12 in Helena. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Montana WILD Education Center, 2668 Broadwater Ave. Commissioners will take final action on 2016 fishing regulations; elk hunting shoulder seasons pilot projects beginning in late November in up to seven hunting districts; duck-hunting zone adjustments in Montana’s portion of the Central Flyway; and an addition to the Wall Creek Wildlife Management Area near Ennis. On land matters, commissioners will be...

  • Savage Advances in Playoffs

    Nov 11, 2015

    (Photos by Toni Zieske)...

  • How You Can Stay Warm this Winter, Or Help Someone Stay Warm

    Rachel Haberman|Nov 11, 2015

    Are you or someone you know worried about how you’re going to pay those home energy bills this winter? Energy Share of Montana is accepting applications for emergency heating assistance at Action for Eastern Montana in Glendive, which serves residents in the 17 eastern Montana counties. You can reach Action for Eastern Montana at 406-377-3564. Energy Share is a private nonprofit organization that was established in 1983 to help Montanans who are facing financial difficulties that may result in loss of heat or lights in their home due to...

  • Seventh Annual Fairview Chamber Holiday Bazaar

    Nov 11, 2015

    Saturday, Nov. 14 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST Join Us At The Old Fairview High School Gym & Cafeteria Concessions will be available Celebrate the Lighting of the Bridge 5-8 p.m. • Fireworks at 7 p.m. Chili & Refreshments by Zion Luther Lights Horse & Wagon Rides by Katelyn Dynneson 5 - 6:15 p.m....

  • Make It With Sugar Contest Winner's Receipes

    Nov 11, 2015

    Blueberry Crumble Pie Kysa Rasmussen Pie crust 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. flour Stir together and add: 1/3 c. oil 2 tbsp. cold water Mix together until well incorporated. Place between 2 pieces of waxpaper & roll out. This crust works best in a cool setting. Blueberry filling 16 oz. frozen blueberries 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice Cornstarch slurry (1-2 tbsp. cornstarch, mixed well with cold water) Heat sugar, blueberries, lemon zest & lemon juice until bubbly, add the slurry & let boil for 1 min. & simmer until it thickens. Put...

  • Thank You, Thank You, Thank You… Richland County!

    Janette McCollum|Nov 11, 2015

    It is with great pleasure that we begin this thank you to all those concerned people of Richland County who supported our efforts in obtaining the financial support we needed to provide education on the dangers of drug usage to Sidney and everyone in Richland County! This entire event was created to spread the message about drug usage not only to the students during the National Red Ribbon Campaign Week, but to an entire community. Dr. Gary Dale, former State of Montana Medical Examiner and Kat Perkins, top 5 winner of Season 6 of “The Voice...

  • North Dakota Game & Fish Advisory Board Meetings Announced

    Nov 11, 2015

    Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department fall advisory board meeting in their area. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel. The governor appoints eight Game and Fish Department advisors, each representing a multi-county section of the state, to serve as a liaison between the department and public. Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service must...

  • Local Ranchers Look for Opportunities in the Aleutians

    Nov 11, 2015

    It’s a rancher’s dream. Over a million acres of land. Fresh water in abundance. Thousands of cattle belly deep in rich, lush grass. No predators, no disease. Except…. The ranch is in the Aleutians, on Umnak Island, south of Dutch Harbor where storms are frequent and the only transportation is by small plane or helicopter. Howard Rambur, owner of Rambur Charolais and Ryan Obergfell representing Prewitt and Company visited Bering Pacific Ranches on Umnak Island in late August. They flew from Billings to Anchorage, to Dutch Harbor, then to t...

  • Montana Agriculture in the Classroom Releases the Montana Invasive Species Education Project

    Jayson O Neill|Nov 11, 2015

    The Montana Agriculture in the Classroom program has released a comprehensive educational project on invasive species to help increase public awareness, identification, and reporting procedures. Species that are non-native to Montana, interfere and often destroy native plants, wildlife and livestock habitat, forests, waterways, and food crops.  These species, which may not harm the environment in their native area, can cause destruction and major problems when introduced to a new environment. “The impact to agriculture and the environment...

  • TESORO Contributes $5.3 Million To Housing Incentive Fund

    Nov 11, 2015

    BISMARCK, ND -Tesoro Corporation today announced a substantial contribution to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). Company representatives presented Gov. Jack Dalrymple with a check for $5.3 million, the single-largest contribution in the program’s history, to support affordable housing projects in Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson and Watford City. Tesoro’s contribution has pushed the state program to more than 70 percent of its $30 million capitalization goal. The check was presented during an event at the state Capitol by Tesoro...

  • Watford City Volleyball Team Places 1st at District Tourney

    Nov 11, 2015

    Watford CIty Wolves defeated The Trenton Tigers in the Championship game of the District 15 Tournament in Newtown. After losing the first set 21-25, the Wolves came back and won 3 straight sets 25-21, 27-25 and 27-17. The Wolves will advance to the Region 8 Tourney in Ray Nov. 9, 10, & 12.  Watford City Players chosen for the All District Team were Ricki Lindley, Alli Mogen and Katie Mogen and those chosen for the All Tournament Team were Ricki Lindley, Alli Mogen and Brea...

  • Stockman Bank Announces Promotion

    Sheri Sukut|Nov 11, 2015

    Melanie Wadley has recently been promoted to construction lender at Stockman Bank, where she will also continue to assist in the real estate department. Wadley will be originating real estate construction loans and assisting clients with their lending needs. She will be involved in the inspections on properties throughout construction and will be available to close, disburse and monitor construction loans. Wadley brings three years of banking experience to the position, which includes customer...

  • Sidney Ends Football Season

    Nov 11, 2015

    Sidney ended their football season in Whitefish last Saturday with a loss to Whitefish 24-0. Michael McGinnis tackles a Whitefish Bulldog player in the quarter final game. Photo by Kathy Johnson....

  • Sidney High School Speech, Drama & Debate

    Christy Pierce|Nov 11, 2015

    The team travelled to Billings to compete in The Eastern invitational. Over 600 competitors from 30 schools representing class AA, A, B & C schools participated. 13 Eagles competed and the Sidney Eagles Drama Team came out in 2nd place. Drama Team results: Humorous Solo: Scottylynn Angelsey- 1st place, Serious Solo: Kyle Topp- 2nd place, Laura Elmore- 8th place. Classic Duo: Jaz Hodge & Luke Turek- 7th place, Kaitlyn Tibbits & Michael Stevens- 8th place. Speech Results: Extemp,...

  • Find Your Deer License

    ND Game And Fish|Nov 11, 2015

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds deer hunters to find their license and check it for accuracy. Every year the Game and Fish Department’s licensing section receives last-minute inquiries from hunters who can’t find their license. When that happens, it’s difficult to try to get a replacement license in time for the season opener. Another reason to check the license now is to make sure the unit and species is what was intended. Deer hunters in need of a replacement license can print out a duplicate (replacement) license...

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