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Dale Edam, a fourth generation wheat farmer in the area, is still working the land that his father and grandfather worked before him. The original homestead of his great-grandfather is about a mile away from the current farm which is located west of Crane, MT. In 1912 Edam's great-grandfather Bert Edam established a homestead and farmed 160 acres near Crane, MT as well as owning the first tractor and threshing machine in the area. Edam's grandfather, Wilbert Edam, and his brother George began...
The annual Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging Contest was held Sunday, October 12 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The judging, which used to be held during Ag Days, now takes place in October and gives 4-H members an opportunity to practice their judging skills before the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) held in Billings, MT later this month. The judging was moved from Ag Days in January to October because of frigid winter temperatures and conflicts with sports...
After 34 years at Sidney Sugars, Randy Jones is working his last harvest. He will be retiring from his position as the Ag Finance Superintendent to enjoy his family, hobbies and volunteer work. "I'm 67 years old and it's time to step aside and do some of the things I've missed out on like pheasant hunting which is always during harvest season. It's time to let younger people step in and take over," says Jones about his decision to retire. The factory employs about 230 people during the harvest...
Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging Contest was held Sunday, October 12 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The judging, which used to be held during Ag Days, now takes place in October and gives 4-H members an opportunity to practice their showman skills before the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) held in Billings, MT later this month. The judging was moved from Ag Days in January to October because of frigid winter temperatures and conflicts with sports schedules. Belt...
Lawrence VanDyke, who is running for Montana Supreme Court Judge, met with local residents at Reynolds Market Deli in Sidney on Thursday October 2 to answer questions and discuss issues. His visit to Sidney was part of his Hi-Line tour. As a fifth generation Montanan, VanDyke began working with the family construction business and initially graduated from MSU Bozeman with a degree in engineering. Deciding to follow his passion, he got a scholarship to Harvard University and later graduated with...
The Montana Outdoor Science School, or MOSS, will be visiting Brorson School October 13 and 14. MOSS is a privately funded organization out of Bozeman, MT that teaches the global leadership concept of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. MOSS will be coming into the classroom and teaching lab studies in conjunction with field science. For instance, the topic of aquatic plants would consist of a plant study or dissection as part of a lab study. Students would then go to a swamp or la...
For Loren Dempsey hunting is not merely a sport or even a hobby, it is a tradition introduced to him by his father and passed down by him to his son. Dempsey became involved at the age of four as he joined his dad in the tree stand and learned to shoot at age six. At age twelve he had completed hunter's safety and was hunting with both bows and firearms. "I love to get outdoors for any reason; when you're hunting you're out in nature and can just enjoy the solitude," Dempsey comments. With...
In January of 2014, Ted Fulgham made the switch from working in the oilfield to becoming the Vo Ag teacher at Sidney Senior High School. Having previously taught at Montana schools in Hardin for eight years, Lodge Grass for 3 years, and Joliet for two years, Fulgham is pleased to once again be working with students. The Vo Ag department includes Animal, Equine and Livestock studies, as well as Agronomy and Welding. These programs teach basic skills for continued education or entering the...
The Montana Outdoor Science School, or MOSS, will be visiting Brorson School October 13 and 14. MOSS is a privately funded organization out of Bozeman, MT that teaches the global leadership concept of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. MOSS will be coming into the classroom and teaching lab studies in conjunction with field science. For instance, the topic of aquatic plants would consist of a plant study or dissection as part of a lab study. Students would then go to a swamp or la...
In January of 2014, Ted Fulgham made the switch from working in the oilfield to becoming the Vo Ag teacher at Sidney Senior High School. Having previously taught at Montana schools in Hardin for eight years, Lodge Grass for 3 years, and Joliet for two years, Fulgham is pleased to once again be working with students. The Vo Ag department includes Animal, Equine and Livestock studies, as well as Agronomy and Welding. These programs teach basic skills for continued education or entering the...
According to Joyce Eckhoff, head of the MSU Eastern Agricultural Research Center, the 2014 durum crop is expected to produce a high yield but lower quality than previous years. The spring durum, Divide, was the most common variety grown this year and due to heavy moisture in April and May, many crops were planted late, if at all. It was the rain early in the season that contributed to the high yield; however rain on the already mature crop late in the season is to blame for the lower quality....
At 12 years old, Becca Deming shows a work ethic and sense of responsibility beyond her years. At this year’s Richland County Fair she won Grand Champion Market Lamb for the second year in a row along with Grand Champion Breeder Lamb, Grand Champion Junior Lamb Showman and Grand Champion Junior Over-all Showman. This year Deming was up against approximately 17 other market lambs and plans on attending the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) held in Billings MT in October which is a m...
As we head into the fall season, many local organizations are in need of volunteers. School is back in session; businesses and community organizations are back in full swing once again after the summer season. Volunteers are needed for: Richland County Health Department- assisting with the Vision and hearing school screenings Salvation Army- assisting at the Salvation Army store with cleaning, sorting, organizing, and selling items Good Cents Store- sorting donation items, cashiering, cleaning,...
In June of 2014, Jim Metz opened Metz Fuel and Service, formerly Thogersen Oil Co. The decision to open the full-service gas station came easily for Metz who started similar work in high school. "It's just something I've always wanted to do," Metz says of owning the business. The service station, located at 625 S Central Ave Sidney, has been busy since its opening. "There's definitely not a lot of down time," comments Metz who adds he is looking to hire another employee to help with the steady...
Lucky Buckle owner Marci Albin is excited about the upcoming fall fashions which should be arriving in about a week. As the store prepares for its sixth anniversary, Albin and store manager Katie Larson are already awaiting the arrival of new inventory. There is something for everyone at the Lucky Buckle where you are not just a customer but a guest. Each person's individual style is taken into account, and every effort is made to ensure you will leave with a look that is fashionably your own...
A new project is underway to provide Veterans with much needed toiletry items over the holiday season. Richland and McCone County RSVP, Dawson County RSVP and Action for Eastern Montana are partnering together to give away 100 handmade Christmas stockings filled with select items to approximately 70 residents at the Veteran's Nursing Home in Glendive and the remainder to vets in Richland and Dawson Counties who are living at home. "A ladies group from Billings wanted to make stockings for...
The Upper Cut Salon located at 345 22nd Ave NW in Sidney, opened its doors to clients August 18th. Owner, stylist and nail and lash tech. Courtney McIntyre reports that even though the business has only been open a short time, they've been extremely busy. Briana Wilcoxen, Mandi Heinle, Britta Torgerson and McIntyre provide a range of services including cuts, color, styling, manicures, and eyelash extensions. Tammy Kunda, certified out of Williston State College, is also taking appointments as...
At 12 years old, Becca Deming shows a work ethic and sense of responsibility beyond her years. At this year’s Richland County Fair she won Grand Champion Market Lamb for the second year in a row along with Grand Champion Breeder Lamb, Grand Champion Junior Lamb Showman and Grand Champion Junior Over-all Showman. This year Deming was up against approximately 17 other market lambs and plans on attending the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) held in Billings MT in October which is a m...
The Watford City Veterinary Clinic welcomed Dr. Megan Viniard as their third veterinarian July 1, 2014. After graduating from Ohio State Veterinarian School earlier this year, she, her husband Jeff, and their Great Dane Zebulon were looking for a new and exciting opportunity. “My husband and I wanted to take an adventure and wanted to start a new chapter of our lives by moving west,” Viniard explains. “I always knew that I wanted to be a vet in a rural area, I just didn’t know where.” According...
The Watford City Veterinary Clinic welcomed Dr. Megan Viniard as their third veterinarian July 1, 2014. After graduating from Ohio State Veterinarian School earlier this year, she, her husband Jeff, and their Great Dane Zebulon were looking for a new and exciting opportunity. "My husband and I wanted to take an adventure and wanted to start a new chapter of our lives by moving west," Viniard explains. "I always knew that I wanted to be a vet in a rural area, I just didn't know where." According...
At 12 years old, Becca Deming shows a work ethic and sense of responsibility beyond her years. At this year's Richland County Fair she won Grand Champion Market Lamb for the second year in a row along with Grand Champion Breeder Lamb, Grand Champion Junior Lamb Showman and Grand Champion Junior Over-all Showman. This year Deming was up against approximately 17 other market lambs and plans on attending the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) held in Billings MT in October which is a...
The 69th annual Old Settler’s Day Celebration will be held in Alexander, ND August 28th, 29th and 30th as the community honors Alexander’s First Responders and Fire Department. What started as neighbors and friends getting together after the harvest has evolved into three days of food, fun, vendors and entertainment with an extended invitation to surrounding communities. The beef for this year’s Barbeque in the Park will be generously donated by Triangle Petroleum. The celebration will kick...
The 69th annual Old Settler's Day Celebration will be held in Alexander, ND August 28th, 29th and 30th as the community honors Alexander's First Responders and Fire Department. What started as neighbors and friends getting together after the harvest has evolved into three days of food, fun, vendors and entertainment with an extended invitation to surrounding communities. The beef for this year's Barbeque in the Park will be generously donated by Triangle Petroleum. The celebration will kick off...
The Montana Petroleum Association would like to invite the public to the Petroleum Industry Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday August 27 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Billings, MT. Alex Epstein will be speaking on his book The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels focusing on the benefits of the oil and gas industry. "Regardless of what we think of oil, what we have to realize is that in our economy and our daily lives it plays an amazingly important role," said Epstein at a previous debate. "If we make...
