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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens are asking for the public's help in leading them to those responsible for multiple deer recently poached and found dumped near Glendive. Three white-tailed deer and two mule deer were discovered south of Glendive just off of Marsh Road in the OHV area. Both of the mule deer were bucks while two of the whitetail deer were bucks and one was a fawn. The mule deer bucks had their heads cut off while one of the whitetail bucks had its skull cap and...
Superintendent Steve Holen and Governor Jack Dalrymple have the honors of cutting the ribbon for the new "state of the art" Watford City High School. The dedication/open house was held Monday, Feb. 15. Tours of the new school were given by the student council members. Refreshments were served along with music by the WCHS Jazz Band. Participating in the dedication ceremony were School board members, Governor Jack Dalrymple, Senator John Hoeven, State Superintendent of Schools Kirsten Baesler,...
Richland Economic Development Corp. is pleased to announce that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) committee has awarded its thirteenth loan for the expansion of an existing business in Sidney. Michelle Frank, of Esprit Health & Wellness, was approved for a loan to expand Esprit Health Clinic. Michelle completed an application in partnership with her lead lender, Stasia Creek, of Stockman Bank of Montana, and presented this project to the RLF committee for review. The funding request was to...
Terry Murphy, a Richland County Compliance Officer since 2012, has some interesting theories when it comes to the Pallid sturgeon. Murphy spends two weeks on in Sidney, MT as the Richland County Compliance Officer and two weeks off at home in St. Ignatius, MT, and enjoys the many recreational opportunities that Eastern Montana has to offer. One of these activities is fishing in the Yellowstone River and the Missouri River. This past year, Murphy has been able to catch two pallid sturgeons. The...
Funeral services for Darlene G. Pust, 63, of Sidney were at 10 a.m., Sat., Feb. 13, 2016, at the Assembly of God Church with Pastor Les Anderson officiating. Interment was in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Darlene died on Fri., Feb. 5, 2016, at the Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX....
The teen program at the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County received a tremendous boost recently thanks to the generosity of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and some local donors. The my.future program, formerly club tech, recently received a $10,000 grant from the foundation, with a promise of an additional $10,000 if matching funds could be found. The day after the article appeared in the papers, the club received three phone calls from individuals wishing to match this grant....
The MonDak Heritage Center invites families to apply for Youth Art Class Scholarships in 2016. The MonDak Heritage Center has set aside funds, with the assistance of the Lillian Anderson Jensen Scholarship Fund and administrators Mary Seigfreid and Loren Young, to provide scholarships to area youth to attend art classes at the museum. Children and students between the ages of 2 and 18 are encouraged to apply with the assistance of their guardians, and proof of financial need must be provided. To view the eligibility requirements and apply for...
This week, the Montana Department of Revenue began mailing over 12,000 forms to owners of irrigated land. Montana law allows owners to deduct electrical and fuel costs in the calculation of value for irrigated land for the purpose of determining property taxes. Providing the information is optional for land owners, but it will help the department correctly value the irrigated land for the 2017 property reappraisal. The forms are due by July 1. Owners should complete the forms with the 2015 energy costs they incurred in their irrigation...
Child Find/Developmental Screening at Central School (200 3rd Ave. SE) on Feb. 29(Mon.)and Mar.1(Tue.) from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 7 (Mon.) and Mar. 8 (Tue.) from 2:30-7:30 p.m. To have your child included in the screening, appointments are necessary and will be taken by calling the Administration Office at 433-4080 during school hours. You are encouraged to bring your child even if they attended last year. The screening is provided at no cost as a public service of the Sidney Public Schools....
The Sidney Eagle Wrestling team competed at the State Tournament this weekend in Billings with 5 individuals placing at the tournament. Christian Dean, a freshman, earned his 1st State Championship with a 15-1 win over Polson's Adam Bankert. Hunter Severson placed 2nd at 205 pounds, Wyatt Van Buren placed 4th at 120, Jace Winters placed 6th at 126, and Bridger Coffman place 5th at 152....
The Eagles were in Billings and Laurel last weekend. Bridger Larson shoots for two against Laurel. Over the weekend the Eagles lost to the Locomotives 42-40 and also lost to Billings Central. The Eagles will play their last season game on Saturday in Glendive at 7 p.m. The girls will be in Glendive on Friday and play at 7 p.m. Photo by Kathy Johnson...
Team scores 1. Hettinger/Scranton 218.5. 2. Beulah-Hazen 181.5. 3. Watford City 162.0. 4. Bowman County/Beach 151.5. 5. New Salem-Almont 106.5. 6. Killdeer 94.5. 7. Standing Rock Community High School 78.0. 8. New Town/Parshall 53.0. Individual Results 106# 2nd place Liam Shannon of Watford City, 113# 4th place Braedon Gumke of Watford City. 120# 4th place CJ Thacker of Watford City. 126# 1st place Dakota Garmann of Watford City. 132# 6th place Antonio Garcia of Watford City. 138# 4th place...
February is American Heart Month, and Richland County Nutrition Coalition reached out to the MonDak Stockgrowers Board to help highlight the Heart Healthy benefits of a balanced diet, including moderate amounts of lean beef. In a study done by researchers at Penn State University, participants who consumed lean beef daily, as part of a heart-healthy diet, had a 10% decline in bad cholesterol. This diet, termed BOLD; Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet, features lean beef as the primary protein source and is rich in vegetable, fruits, whole grain,...
Dear Editor, Since launching my campaign a few weeks ago, I have been asked by a few friends and family members who knew of my political leanings in high school and college, why I am such a committed Republican now, when I used to support Democrat candidates then. I thought it would be good to set the record straight and explain how my political and especially my economic world views have matured since then. During parts of high school and college I felt the government should be in the position to help the poor and disadvantaged. This was a...
The Williston City Commission has approved grant requests totaling $50,000 for 15 nonprofit projects in the Williston region. The commission approved the funding requests at its meeting on Tue., Feb. 9, 2016. Each year, the Williston STAR Fund board of directors conducts a thorough review of projects seeking Community Enhancement funding. In order to qualify for the CE grants, the group applying for the funding must be able to show how their project improves the quality of life in Williston by stimulating economic growth, promoting tourism and...
Yesterday, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Commission unanimously approved funding for a Channel Migration Easement on the lower Yellowstone River in Richland County. The easement, which was developed by the Montana Land Reliance in cooperation with FWP and Montana Aquatic Resources Services (MARS), will use funds from Western Area Power Administration and passed through FWP to the Navratil family of Sidney. The project will benefit fisheries of the lower Yellowstone including the endangered pallid sturgeon by prohibiting armoring th...
RMC students amassed a long 2015 Fall semester Dean’s List for academic achievement. The Dean’s List for Rocky Mountain College includes 152 students who received High Honors with an asterisk (*) after their names, as they earned a 4.00 GPA in Fall 2015. The Dean’s Honor List was also filled with 150 other students who have maintained a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average. Circle; Byrce Loudon, Glendive; Teia Knutson*, Sidney; Colin Moran, Wibaux; Chase Bertelsen and Conner Leach....
Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on Feb. 10, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools and local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematics. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...
Weak Calves John Dhuyvetter, North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Area Specialist out of North Central Research Extension Center in Minot recently wrote an article about how to prevent weak calves. For some ranchers, calving could start in as little as a few weeks. Dhuyvetter talks about how there are a number of factors that can add to the chances of having weak calves at birth. Calves that can easily become cold at birth, slow to stand and fail to nurse soon after birth can...
As a continuing effort of the Richland County DUI Task Force to confront and reduce deadly drinking and driving, Free Ride Tokens with Sidney Shuttle were given to all Law Enforcement in Richland County as well as a few establishments that provide alcoholic beverages. These tokens were made available to ensure that anyone who was impaired would have an available option to get home safe this holiday season. The project ran from Dec. 23, 2015, to Jan. 3, 2016 and decreased DUI’s by 42.85%. Don Smies, Coordinator of the Richland County DUI Task F...
Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Fish, Wildlife, & Parks for enrollment in a new program called Unlocking Public Lands that may qualify a landowner for up to $3,000 in annual tax credits. Through this program, a landowner who enters into a contractual agreement with FWP to allow public recreational access across private land to reach a parcel of otherwise inaccessible state or federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or United States Forest Service (USFS) land is entitled to receive a $750 annual tax credit per contract,...
Despite the fact that it's almost entirely preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. The good news is there are safe and effective preventive measures that can protect teeth. Good oral hygiene practices such as thorough brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help keep children from getting cavities. In addition, dental sealants and community water fluoridation are two other strategies that can help prevent tooth decay. Developing good habits at an early age and...
Don't turn your nose to your pets' bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet's teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance of oral health care for pets, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month every February. This means it's time to pay extra attention to your pet's teeth. It's important to take proper care of canine and feline teeth, because if...
The vast majority of farmland in America will change hands in the next twenty years as farmers age and retire. While many states are worried about how this will affect their communities, one new resource is helping Montana buck that trend by making new farmers better prepared to take over. Farm Link Montana is a comprehensive online clearinghouse for beginning farmers and ranchers. The project seeks to provide new producers with the resources and tools to start successful, sustainable businesses. “We see a lot of new farmers getting started w...
