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The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host a new event this year, the Bakken Brew Fest, scheduled for Saturday, March 10 at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Activities include sampling a variety of specialty brews, and this year one of the featured beers will be Bakken Bock, a unique microbrew dark lager beer produced by Bayern Brewery, Missoula, and developed specifically with the MonDak region and its Bakken oil resources in mind. The idea for a specialty brew...
This year’s 59th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will once again offer an outstanding informative event that will provide important, timely information to area Ag producers. This year’s educational portion of the show, scheduled for Feb. 7-8 at the Williston Airport International Inn, will offer attendees information and updates on a wide variety of topics, including market information, precision farming, soil health and ecology, cropping practices, and best management practices. Peo...
The body of a man found near Bainville has been identified and one man is in custody. Charles Bowman Bowen, 46, Florida, has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide for the death of Brian Doyle, 49, also of Florida. Doyle’s death was discovered after a call was placed on Jan. 20, to the Roosevelt County Dispatch Center reporting that a male body had been discovered in a ditch off U.S. Highway 2. Area law enforcement spent several days processing the scene and transported the body to t...
Authorities are repeating a request for landowners in eastern Montana and western North Dakota to search their properties for signs of missing Sidney teacher and alleged kidnapping victim Sherry Arnold. Arnold disappeared Jan. 7 from Sidney and is presumed dead. Her body has not been recovered. The FBI is asking property owners to check for disturbed soil and matted grass on vacant farmsteads or along shelter belts, which are lines of trees that protect farmland from wind. The agency says Arnold’s body may be buried in a shelter belt with m...
The next meeting of the Northeast Montana Land and Mineral Owners Association will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Sidney at the Richland County Extension Office, 1499 North Central Ave. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend....
Due to recent inquiries there will be an adult hunter safety course offered that will meet the requirements of those individuals interested in obtaining concealed weapons permits. Sign up is Feb.1 in the Sidney Library basement at 7 p.m. The class schedule will be set at that time contingent on the number of applicants. If you have any questions please contact Greg Mohr 433-2815 (day) 488-1166 (evening) or Ron Sorenson 488-7664 (evening)....
Fred Lake has announced his candidacy for the State Senate District 19 seat currently held by Sen. Don Steinbeisser. The Senate District includes portions of Richland, Dawson and Wibaux counties. "I want to make sure Eastern Montana's growth continues in a responsible way, and ensure that our communities remain viable," said Lake. "The growth we're experiencing in Eastern Montana should not be boom and bust. In the legislature, I will help create diversified business opportunities and jobs, so...
Each quarter, Rau Elementary School chooses a student or students who best demonstrate the qualities we value. This quarter, Rau School has chosen three exemplary students. A.J. Fox, son of Jamison and Lisa Fox; Christopher Olson, son of Andy and Vanessa Olson; and Benjamin Stevens, son of Bart and Sharon Stevens. A.J., Chris and Ben are attributed with having a positive attitude, setting a good example, and working up to their potential. They are honest, polite and respectful to their peers...
Sign-up for the spring 2012 hunter safety class is Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Sidney Library basement. All students 12 years of age or older or that will turn 12 years old during the coming hunting season may sign up. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student at the sign-up as both the student and parent or guardian have to sign the application. Textbooks will be handed out with homework assignments to be done prior to the first class. Please bring a pen to the sign-up. The class schedule is Feb. 6-9 from 6-9 p.m. with the...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture had a great gathering for their first banquet in the Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center. After a prime rib dinner by Leroy’s Catering, and reports by the Chamber leadership, Rocky Erickson, Northern News Network sports broadcaster, entertained with stories on unique Montana athletes. The evening then concluded with Chamber awards. Receiving awards were: Agriculture award, sponsored by Ag Roundup, to Richland County Commissioners; Educator of the Year, sponsored by DTF Educational C...
It takes the dedication of 17 local volunteers to lead the Foundation for Community Care; we are pleased to welcome Jeff Aisenbrey, Lorilee Norby and Brian Milne as our newest board of directors. Larry Tveit Jr. (chair), Richard Iversen (vice-chair), Dwight Thiessen (treasurer), Libby Berndt, Margaret Bradley, John Dynneson, Yvette Lien, Michael McCollum, David McMillen, David Seitz, Mildred Shields, Larry Simonsen, Jim Steinbeisser and Mark Tombre comprise the other volunteer members of the...
Stasia Wiggin has recently joined Stockman Bank as a loan officer. Her responsibilities include developing and managing new and existing commercial and consumer loan relationships, as well as assisting clients with their lending needs. Wiggin brings over 10 years of banking experience to the position, which includes indirect banking, credit analysis, real estate lending, consumer lending and loan processing. Born and raised in the Flathead Valley, Wiggin is a 1998 graduate of Flathead High Schoo...
Montana State University Extension is sponsoring two regional barley update meetings. They will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Pondera Shooting Sports Club in Conrad and on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Northern Plains Ag Research Conference Center in Sidney. Organized by Montana State University Extension and the Institute of Barley and Malt Sciences, the workshops will feature speakers from Montana State University, North Dakota State University, the USDA Risk Management Agency, the National Barley Growers Association, the Northern Broadcast...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Marshall Irigoin, 85, Brockton, MT, is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, 2012, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Internment is in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marshall died on Saturday evening, Jan. 28, 2012, at the Sidney Health Cen...
Funeral services for Robert “Bud” Atchison, 92, Sidney, MT, are at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor George Karres, Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bud died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
On Friday, Jan. 28 the Eastern Agricultural Research Center (EARC) staff held an open house for Dr. Jerry Bergman, who has retired from the Montana State University system to accept the position as NDSU Williston Research and Extension Center director. Bergman served 38 years as agronomist, plant breeder and director of the EARC, Sidney. The EARC staff held a luncheon for staff and former staff, and then opened the doors to the public to come and wish Bergman well in his new venture. During his...
The Halvorson for Representative Campaign has announced that long-time Sidney resident Paul R. Martineau has agreed to take on the duties of campaign treasurer. The announcement was made by David Halvorson, who seeks election to the Montana Legislature from House District 37. Speaking of his campaign treasurer, the Republican candidate said, “Paul will be a great asset to the campaign. Anyone acquainted with him knows that he is a hard worker, that he has a keen mind and a unique wit, and that he is a steadfast friend. Most important to the e...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, in cooperation with the Yellowstone Livestock Company, 720 10th Ave. SE, Sidney, will host a fundraising event for the All American Beef Battalion, an organization dedicated to supporting our troops fighting the global war on terror. The fundraiser, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Yellowstone Livestock, will consist of auctioning off a calf to the highest bidder, then auctioning off that calf again and again and again for as many times as...
It has been 40 years since singer and songwriter Jim Croce died in an airplane crash. His music inspired me in the 1970s; and some of his words have recently come back to haunt me. “Photographs and memories,” Croce sings, “Christmas cards you sent to me . . . all that I have are these to remember you.” I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately. That’s because I recently put together a “best of” DVD of our family videotapes. Working on this compilation has been a bittersweet experience. On...
Montana State University Extension and North Dakota State University are collaborating to present MonDak Pulse Day on Feb. 15 at the Elks Club, Wolf Point. More than 12 years ago, Extension personnel in both Montana and North Dakota saw a need to address agronomic questions related to the rising amount of pulse production (peas, chickpeas and lentils) being done in Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Today this area, known as the MonDak area, produces 88% of the peas, 86% of lentils and 18% of chickpeas grown in the United States. The...
Sidney Health Center and the Foundation for Community Care are pleased to announce construction of Phase II of the Cancer Care Center will begin later this spring. “A large anonymous donation is making our dreams come true for Phase II of the Cancer Care Center,” reported Staci Miller, Foundation’s executive director. Although ongoing events and private donations continue to be accepted for the Cancer Care Center, administrators at Sidney Health Center said the significant donation made it possible to start the bidding process for Phase II an...
Taylor Dwyer, Watford City Oilers, helps out goalie Cheyenne Boots by clearing the puck out of the crease against Glasgow on Sunday in Watford City. The Lady Oilers defeated Glasgow 4-2....
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church kids and parents make pizzas in the St. Matthew’s school gym on Sunday, Jan. 29 to help pay for Youth Group Activities. They made and sold approximately 600 pizzas....
Attention cattle ranchers - don’t miss this event! This year’s Winter Grazing Seminar will feature some of the top names in the agriculture industry. Come see Fred Provenza, Marni Thompson, Chris Christens, Marsha Goetting and Patsy Houghton in Conrad. The first day of the seminar will feature Dr. Fred Provenza, Utah State University professor emeritus, with a very interesting presentation on grazing animal behavior. This information can be used to assist and improve grazing management on any ranch. The next speakers will be Marni Tho...
Entertainment, Inc!’s “You Can’t Take It With You” tickets are now available for evening performances Feb. 2-4 and 6. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. CST. There will also be a Sunday, Feb. 5 matinee only at 2:30 p.m. CST. You may call the box office at 701-577-3179 or go online to www.entertainmentinc.org. “You Can’t Take It with You” is a comedic play in three acts which originally opened at the Booth Theater on Dec. 14, 1936, and played for 837 performances. The play won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In 1938, it was made into a film b...
