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The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their Annual Banquet on Monday, January 18th at the Elks Lodge. From left to right, Vanessa Pooch was received the Agriculture Award, Leslie Messer accepted the Making A Difference Award on behalf of Richland Economic Development, Electricland owners Raleigh and Deb Peck received the Horizon Award, Svyenna Meldahl received the Educator of the Year Award, and Lola Herbert and Dave Moore received the Sunrise Spirit Award. Not pictured are...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation will hold a public meeting on Thur., Jan. 21, 2016 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Dawson County High School Auditorium, 900 N. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT. to gather input on the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Intake Diversion Dam fish passage project. The meeting, which will be an open house format with no formal presentation, will provide the public with information about possible options to improve fish passage at the Intake Diversion Dam and identify impacts...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Montana State University (MSU) Extension today announced seven Farm Bill informational meetings in communities across Montana. USDA and MSU Extension are conducting the meetings to inform Montana producers about important changes to the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). NAP coverage provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occurs due to natural...
Parker Dahl is a 23 year old local who is suffering from an Increased Inter-Cranial pressure with no known cause. A benefit will be held on January 30th, Waterhole #3, 5:00 p.m. for help with medical bills. At the event BBQ pork, salad, baked beans and dessert will be served for a Free Will Donation. There will also be a silent auction and a live auction at 8:00 p.m. with live music to follow until midnight. Parker was diagnosed with this condition at the age of 16. It is a very rare condition...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MDFWP) invites the public to comment on a proposal to fund the purchase of a perpetual channel migration easement on 89.5 acres in Richland County along the Yellowstone River near Sidney, MT. A channel migration easement (CME) is a conservation easement that includes land bordering a stream or river where the Landowner agrees not to riprap or otherwise stabilize the river bank, thereby allowing the river’s natural erosive processes to continue. Montana Aquatic Resources Services (MARS), after entering into an a...
DMC Detailing owned by Dan and Monica Cayko opened January 4th, 2016. The new business will feature services such as interior and exterior cleaning and even headlight restoration. "We are very excited to open the business," said Dan Cayko, "I have always been very passionate about cleaning and we have a shop right at home run to our business." Dan Cayko was recently working in the oil field but later sold his company; he has opened the detailing business to stay active in his community and to...
Funeral services for Marilyn Lorenz, 76, of Sidney were at 11 a.m., Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Bob Meehan officiating. Cremation followed services under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marilyn died on Sun., Jan. 10, 2016 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
Funeral services for Stella Scheetz, age 80, of Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Mon., Jan. 18, 2016 at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney. Pastor David Meehan officiated with burial in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Stella died Tues., Jan. 12, 2016, in Billings, MT....
Memorial service for Ken Fitzgerald, 74, of Sidney, MT was held at 3 p.m., Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Nell Lindorff of First Lutheran Church of Savage. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kenneth died on Sat., Jan. 9, 2016 at Sidney Health Center....
Join us at the 38th Annual GATE (Glendive Agri-Trade Expo) Fri. and Sat. Feb.12 & 13 at the EPEC in Glendive. Vendors are scheduled to come from a multi-state area to bring the newest and best products of interest to the agricultural and building community. Bring your neighbors and friends to this always enjoyable tradeshow. KXGN and Northern AgNetwork will be on hand for live broadcast. Friday’s lineup includes Rangeland & Cropland weed seminars from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and will qualify for applicator points. A Saturday seminar will feature f...
The MonDak Heritage Center will host Cowboy Poet Bob Petermann on Sat., Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Bob Petermann hails from Wibaux County, where he was raised on his family’s ranch and still resides today. His family entertained themselves with country and gospel music, and his older brother, Ernie, taught Bob to play the guitar when Bob was eight years old. Bob now has a repertoire of nearly 200 cowboy classics, country tunes, gospel standards and songs he has written himself, and has performed for people aro...
Mia DeLode is a fourth generation rancher from central Montana. Born and bred to be part of the rural west, she is an accomplished painter, sculptor, and writer of the culture, animals, people and the humor that is unique to western living. Her paintings appear in many shows and her writing has been featured in Crazy Woman Creek published by Mariner Books, a three part anthology of western women. She was given special recognition by the Montana Great Falls Historical Museum for her work titled...
USDA’s Risk Management Agency today announced that producers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota can insure Carinata by written agreement under the canola and rapeseed insurance plans. Producers must submit a written agreement request to their insurance company by the March 15 sales closing date. Crop insurance provides protection against a loss in production due to natural perils, such as drought or excessive moisture. A written agreement is a document designed to provide crop insurance for insurable crops when coverage or rates are u...
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Experts from the Montana State University Extension Service have identified glyphosate-resistant Conyza Canadensis, also known as marestail or horseweed, in northeast Montana. The discovery is concerning given how easily this species can disperse in the wind. According to Timothy Fine, Extension agent in Richland County, and Fabian Menalled, MSU professor and Extension specialist in cropland weeds, marestail with up to a five-fold increase in resistance to glyphosate, the active ingredient of Roundup and other herbicides, has recently been...
The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation welcomes scholarship applications for 2016! For area students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, RMHF is currently offering two, $500 scholarships to graduating students from the Culbertson, Froid and Bainville School Districts. Students must be attending, or planning on attending a two, or four year accredited college or university. The scholarship is also available to current college or graduate students in the healthcare field of study...
NDSU Extension Beef Specialist, Kris Ringwall, recently wrote an article about Maternal Breed Indexes. The article was featured in North Dakota State Universities BeefTalk: Visit Your Breed Association Website for Maternal Breed Indexes. Ringwall states that the hidden treasures for beef producers are the various breed association websites. These websites help ranchers understand the performance of cattle available within each breed. One newer addition to sire (male) summaries is a selection ind...
Montana Pork Producers Council (MPPC) invites Montana pork producers to attend the annual meeting January 21, 2016, at the Mansfield Civic Center in Great Falls. By design, the event coincides with the MAGIE Ag Expo for producer convenience. The theme is “Leading with Integrity” focusing on the subjects of marketing & contracts, as well as animal and human safety. John Uecker of USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Program will provide guidance to producers negotiating contract terms with their packers, in regards to the program’s regulations and rul...
Johanna Lepel, a Freshman Health Sciences major of Sidney, was among approximately 890 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 GPA. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University is a biblically faithful, Christian liberal arts university focused on educating the whole person to reflect and serve Christ. BJU offers a unique blend of rigorous academic programs, discipleship, and character and leadership development. We are committed to the truth of...
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Area women will have two opportunities to join Licensed Soul Therapist Crystal Rasmussen for a free three hour gathering of women, exploring how to connect to true authentic expression. Sharing your core truth and living your purpose is deeply pleasurable and incredibly satisfying. Most women are blocked from accessing core power and true awareness of self. Soul Therapy is an evolutionary embodiment of exploring your humanness from the SOUL level. During this time you will be asked powerful...
The Sidney High School Wrestling Team Competed at the Cowboy Inviatational Wrestling meet last weekend. The team placed 12th and individual placers are as follows: Brady Gorder placed 8th, Christian Dean placed 5th, Hunter Severson placed 2nd and Jace Winter placed 4th. (Photos by Lisa Gorder)...
As we blow into the New Year of 2016, we have record numbers to announce for the Gifts From The Heart program! 2015 was the largest effort for Richland County providing 424 children with Christmas gifts, assisting 162 families. This includes 135 families receiving Food Baskets. Sometimes we do not realize that it takes a village from start to finish to round out Christmas in a little county. It all starts with a bunch of big hearts and the Masonic Temple’s gracious donation for the use of their building. Then, starting in November, a few elves...
ABATE Of Montana Lower Yellowstone Chapter ,Dawn Guenzi, Erin Anderson, Ms. Marlys Anvik, Lance Averett, Jeana Barnhart, Melyssa/Randal Bauer, Jolene Baxter, Dr. Brett Bennion, Libby & Randy Berndt, Sara Berndt, Melissa Boyer, Jason Brothen, Carolyn Buxbaum, Harold & Kay Carda, JoAnne & Elmer Christensen, Larry Christensen, Nadine Dietrich, Doorbust’n Portables & Septic Service - Blaine Rogers & Devra Goulart, Sherman Dynneson, Eagle Oil Field Services - Daniel Moore, Mickyla Eide, Erin Ellingson, Peter Erickson, Kimberly Erickson, Tim Fine, Ra...
Incoming MonDak API President Terry Williams, (left) presents Jim Fehlauer past president, a plaque for his years of service for the organization. Jim was the API president from 2008 through 2015. The MonDak API meets the third Tuesday of each month. Contact Terry Williams for more information. (Photo Courtesy by Lisa Gorder) API chapters promote fellowship and professional development of their members through the exchange of operational experience, operations oriented meeting programs, and a...
