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The field day programs held in Froid on June 23 and in Sidney on June 24 will feature several presentations by Dr. Brett Allen, agronomist at USDA-ARS in Sidney. The Froid Research Farm Field Day is 1-5 p.m. June 23 eight miles north of Culbertson on Montana Highway 16. Registration starts at 12:45 p.m. The Sidney ARS/MSU EARC Dryland Field Day is June 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Site is at the MSU-EARC farmsite located 4.4 miles north of Sidney off Highway 16. The farm turnoff is on the right-...
The president of the Montana-North Dakota Sugarbeet Growers Association is urging a strong showing of positive support at the upcoming public meetings regarding the future of the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District. "Each meeting needs to be attended because this is not just a farmer issue, it's a community issue. No matter how you feel about it, it does affect you. From a farmer standpoint, we need support from everyone," Kjeld Jonsson said. "The rancher that gets irrigated hay and corn from...
Fairview Superintendent of Schools Luke Kloker has stepped up into a role where he feels he can benefit students throughout the state. Kloker, who is in his 14th year in Fairview, has been voted to be the Class C representative on the Montana High School Association's Executive Board. "I am pretty excited for the opportunity to be involved," Kloker said. "I'm a big supporter of the Montana High School Association and interscholastic sports and activities." The process began when Eastern C...
A legislative luncheon, featuring candidates who won their primary elections, is scheduled to take place in Sidney on July 13. Sidney Mayor Rick Norby said Tim Burton, the Montana League of Cities and Towns’ executive director, is organizing the meeting so city and county officials can discuss issues with candidates. Norby said he expects about 15 communities to be represented at the meeting. In other business during the Sidney City Council meeting on June 6: • A resident of the 300 block of 10t...
Showing their caring for community members, the Fairview High School's National Honor Society recently raised more than $2,700 for the MonDak Relay for Life. Kelly Danielson, spokesperson for the club, said students became interested in holding a fundraiser because the son of former teacher Rosemary Weber is undergoing medical treatments. "We all wanted to put together a Relay team in the high school," Danielson said. "This was the first time." Melissa Gackle, faculty advisor, said the students...
Thanks to the inspiration of a few local residents, Wednesday night has now been designated as Car Night at the Shops at Fox Run parking lot. "It's something that I wanted to try," Gene Trudell, one of the organizers of the car shows, said. "There are so many great cars around. We thought we should have a no-strings attached event where we could talk cars." Trudell said no prizes or awards are given. Instead, the prize is sharing fun time together. "It's just to neighbor up for two or three...
The Richland County Health Department is urging individuals and groups to take an active part in cleaning up their communities in order to give the area a fresh appearance for upcoming summer events. Stephanie Ler, the county's environmental health director, said the clean-up project was created because of a wide variety of events in the area this summer including the Sunrise Festival of the Arts weekend in Sidney, Savage's catfish tournament, Lambert's Fourth of July celebration and the...
Richland County commissioners are discussing a couple options regarding the mosquito problems in the Lambert community. Commissioners feel that there are more mosquitos in Lambert than in other areas because of the stagnant water at Fox Lake. Richland County Commissioner Shane Gorder said he has spoken with weed district coordinator Dick Zoanni and Montana Association of Counties’ officials about different options relating to handling mosquitos. Gorder said counties that have a mosquito d...
Scott Staffanson and Steve Hinebauch were the big winners during primary election night as far as Richland County is concerned. Staffanson, running for re-election in District 35, won the Republican primary with 1,127 votes. Challenger Joel Krautter received 749 votes. Staffanson will face Democrat Chris Trumpower in the general election. In the State Senate District 18 Republican primary, Steve Hinebauch received 2,302 votes compared to former Sidney mayor Bret Smelser’s 1,952 votes. Casey B...
McKenzie County commissioners heard about proposed design plans on June 7 for when the current sheriff department is vacated. Heidi Brenna of ICON Architectural Group said plans are for the area to have holding cells, moving court room two and for more storage space.Because construction of the new law enforcement center is scheduled to be completed next spring, commissioners needed to put in their budget now costs for design fees. Commissioner Douglas Nordby explained that positives are having...
Sidney school officials are hoping that students will miss less school in the future because of extra-curricular activities. During a report of his season, high school softball coach Damon McLaughlin noted how impressed he is that 10 of his 16 varsity players earned Academic All-State honors considering how much the softball schedule conflicts with school time. McLaughlin said the squad plays a lot of Tuesday and Thursday games. Sidney Superintendent of Schools Daniel Farr said school officials...
The McKenzie County commissioners approved $29,792 on June 7 for a fencing project at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Tim Jorgenson, county fair board member, said the chain link fence will be located between the parking lot and the rodeo grounds. Commissioner Kathy Skarda asked, “Have you felt like you have outgrown the area there?” She said she heard some concerns from 4-H members. Jorgenson answered that there is enough room at the current location, “if we get it like we want. We’re working...
Those people attending the Sunrise Festival of the Arts in Sidney on July 9 should be impressed by the gourd creations of local artist Carol Christensen. Christensen, a native of Sidney, became interested in art at an early age, but her move toward gourds started only about four or five years ago. "I like that there are so many things you can do with them," Christensen said, noting art work by painting, wood burning or carving the items. Christensen, who now lives half of the year in Mesa,...
When public meetings are held regarding the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project in Sidney June 28 and in Glendive on June 29, people can expect to see more people speaking against the irrigation dam than at previous similar meetings. In a blog for the Defenders of Wildlife, one of the two national environmental groups wanting to remove the dam, it states, “Working with our partners and with experts on the fish living in these rivers, we are developing a ‘no dam’ alternative for the Corps and t...
With the City of Sidney facing an anticipated budget deficit of about $500,000, Sidney Mayor Rick Norby informed county commissioners last week that he plans to use the money in the downtown enhancement fund to pay for other city projects. “Guys, I’m sorry but I’m going to have to use it up,” Norby told commissioners. The funds had about $122,000. All the money came from the city. Some businesses made pledges for the downtown enhancement, but the project never got to the point where actual...
Positive news and positive attitudes are what Richland Economic Development officials heard while manning a booth at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference held in Bismarck near the end of May. A grant from XTO Energy made it possible for Richland Economic Development to have a booth during the conference. "We were so fortunate," Leslie Messer, executive director of Richland Economic Development, said. "XTO Energy made it possible for us." Messer and project assistant Katie Dasinger...
Thanks to the work of the North Dakota Geological Survey, a new exhibit is available for viewing at the Pioneer Museum located in Watford City. The exhibit features rocks and fossils from the area more than 60 million years ago. Clint Boyd, senior paleontologist, and Jeff Person, paleontologist, explain the exhibit was located at the Forest Service, but there wasn't room for it in the Forest Service's new building. "The exhibit has a crocodile skull and all types of other fossils as well," Boyd...
The Young Professionals of Watford City, which was formed last November, is excited to invite the public to its summer kickoff barbecue scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Cornerstone Bank’s parking lot. Kylee Roff, the club’s president, and Kelsey Linseth, vice president, explain the barbecue is being held in partnership with Cornerstone Bank so residents can check out the bank’s new location and plans. The meal will feature hot dogs with two sides for $5. There will be yard games and b...
The first senior class to have classes in Watford City's beautiful new high school graduated in the facility's gym on May 29.The class featured 67 graduates. Ricki Lindley and Asha Smith provided the student address. Lindley instructed the upcoming senior class, "Don't follow our footsteps," noting that some teachers and parents couldn't go through those challenges again. Smith thanked friends, parents and school staff members for their support. "The class of 2016 didn't only have an impact in...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. “It’s a big weekend for people to come home. There’s a lot going on,” Mary Gumke, director of the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, said. “It will be a wonderful kickoff to the summer.” Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesot...
Nowadays, she reads the accounts in newspapers and attends local track meets to see Sidney's pole vaulting dynasty for herself. And Melanie (Prevost) Morrill smiles as she remembers when the program's legacy started. She was Sidney's female pole vault champion when she won the state title in 1997. Recently, Aubrey Kessel earned the 2016 state championship for the event. Other Sidney girls with state pole vault titles include Leila Ben-Youssef, Ashley Taylor, Miranda Fehilly, MaKayla Fink,...
A three-inch rain storm in the area during the early part of May wasn’t the best thing for some eastern Montana sugar beet growers. “It gave us false moisture,” Duane Peters, agricultural manager at Sidney Sugars, explained. “Our ground was so dry. The rain just soaked in.” The result was that replanting was performed at more than 1,400 acres in the region. “We had various problems,” Peters said. He also mentioned growers faced the challenges of cutworms and springtails. He explained spr...
Despite being moved indoors because of rainy weather, the VFW and VFW Auxiliary provided a respectful Memorial Day program in Sidney again this year. Gene Ronningen, parade chairman, noted the parade couldn't take place that morning because the flags are burial flags and must be kept in the best condition possible. Keith Olson, a retired Air Force officer and a current service officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs, remembered the fallen heroes during his keynote speech. He mentioned the...
Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford is campaigning as the lieutenant governor candidate on the ticket with gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum. “I view this as a positive for western North Dakota to have a voice from our area as part of the ticket,” Sanford, a Republican, said. “It’s a great opportunity for the western part of the state that I will be just a phone call away.” Sanford has been on Watford City’s city council for 10 years including the past six as mayor. Election day is June 14 in...
The dedication for the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park will take place on July 4 starting at 10 a.m.in Fort Peck. Organizers note that about 30 World War II veterans have been invited to the ceremony. The memorial was established to memorialize the sacrifices of the many thousands of military veterans who are past and present residents of Montana. The memorial is being paid for by area residents and sponsors. No state or federal funds are used. Residents are urged to purchase tiles...
