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Delta Kappa Gamma is looking for women in their third year of college majoring in education to apply for their College Recruitment Award. This is a $500 award. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for the short application form. The deadline is April 1, so please contact them as soon as possible to meet the deadline....
Kris Weltikol of Sidney has joined Harvey Senn and Ron Gebhardt of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans as an Office Professional with the organization’s Rocky Mountain Regional Financial Office. Weltikol will aide Harvey Senn and Ron Gebhardt in offering comprehensive financial strategies, personal customer service and a wide range of financial products. Their office is located at 1050 S. Central Avenue in Sidney. Before joining Thrivent Financial, Weltikol worked at Action Auto, Tri County Implement and the Richland County Fair. Weltikol a...
Harvey Senn, LUTCF, FIC, Sidney, a Regional Support Associate with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has qualified for the Pinnacle Council conference by providing financial guidance and solutions to members of the organization in 2012. Of Thrivent Financial’s nearly 2,300 financial representatives, only 165 qualified for this honor. Senn is with Thrivent Financial’s Rocky Mountain Regional Finance Office, serving Lutherans and their family members in Sidney and surrounding communities. Senn will be recognized by his peers from across the count...
The North Dakota Studies program of the State Historical Society of North Dakota recently launched a new website at ndstudies.gov. The new website provides North Dakota Studies information about publications and teaching resources for grades 4, 8 and high school, and directs users to supplemental resources. The website not only provides publications and teaching resources for North Dakota Studies, but also a host of additional materials related to the study of North Dakota. “Whether you desire to know more about the Civil War era in North D...
Although he’s no longer Speaker of the House, former Montana Republican legislator Mike Milburn pays close attention to what’s happening in the statehouse from his farm near Cascade. So far, he has noticed a lot of talk about fiscal responsibility. Contentious debates over issues like workers’ compensation, nullifying federal laws and medical marijuana were commonplace in the Capitol two years ago. “Last session, we were a little more policy driven,” Milburn said. “What they are looking at (this session) is balancing the budget, keeping tax...
A one-day workshop on managing insect pests in urban landscapes will be held Tuesday, March 19, in Bozeman. Organized by the Montana State University Urban IPM program, the workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 2305 Catron St. Cost is $60, which covers lunch and snacks. Participants will learn about beneficial insects, such as bees and wasps, natural enemies, and pesticides along with how gardening practices influence insects. Featured speaker will be Whitney Cranshaw, professor of entomology at Colorado...
Words. They’re a God thing. And they’re a human thing. Think about it. How did God create the world? By the power of His word. He spoke, “Let there be,” and there was. And what is the one biological creature He created that has the ability to speak words? Only human beings. Words are God’s domain, and because He created us to bear His image, He has made words our domain. He has given us the capacity to speak. Words. Enter Satan. Jesus describes Satan as “the father of lies.” And what does a liar do? He uses words to do something God cannot do...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to become vigilant about learning the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke during national Heart Health Month in February. DPHHS officials say that taking steps to learn about cardiovascular disease and the need to take immediate action by calling 9-11 can save lives. According to DPHHS Director Richard Opper, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Montana. “Chances are you know someone who has been affected by cardiovascular d...
Founded in 1973, National Ag Day will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. The country will celebrate Ag Week March 17-23, with Ag Day being held March 19th. There are many different groups throughout America that join together to recognize and celebrate agriculture and all that it provides. In honor of the 40th anniversary, they are taking a look at the past of agriculture with the theme “Generations Nourishing Generations.” Ag Day encourages everyone to see the major role agriculture pla...
It’s not quite the same as winning a new car, but it’s pretty close. Valley Irrigation, whose products are sold at Agri-Industries in Sidney and Williston, recently had a promotion that would give away four new John Deere Gators. Every customer throughout the country was entered in once for each pivot they purchased. David Hardy of Fairview was one of the lucky winners, even though there were thousands of entries. Until he got the phone call, he had no idea there was even a promotion going on....
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and Successful Farming encouraged young artists to celebrate modern agriculture through the first ever National Ag Day Poster Art Contest. A winning original piece of art has been chosen as the Official National Ag Day poster. Congratulations to April Fox, Wayne State University, for being selected the winner of the contest. Fox was selected amoung many young artists in the competition. The contest theme was Generations Nourishing Generations. Entries...
Another year has passed and it is time to once again recognize our farmers and ranchers for all of the hard work and effort that they put into making sure that we have a wide selection of foods to choose from when we're sitting at a table and wondering what's for dinner. So, first and foremost, let me just say thank you to those of you who are reading this and are directly responsible for making sure that we are all getting fed. In case you were not already aware, this week is Ag Week and...
As Ag Week is celebrated, we take a look at how agriculture got to where it is. It takes a lot of devoted and passionate individuals to keep everything going. The late Keith Steinbeisser, of Sidney, can be considered one of those ambassadors for agriculture. Steinbeisser’s love for agriculture was evident and his devotion brought his passion out into the community. He worked alongside Keith Dynneson to organize and plan the annual livestock judging contest that was held in conjunction with M...
As the oil industry increases so does the installation of pipelines. Following the installation is the task of reclamation, the act of restoring something to its previous natural state. Such was the topic of discussion at the Pipeline Reclamation Workshop that was held on March 5th in Sidney. Speakers from different angles, including science, oil industry, and ranching, gave information on the reclamation process. The morning session included information provided by a number of scientists....
The 27th Annual KUMV-TV Farm & Ranch Show will be held March 12th and 13th at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston, ND. With over 30,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, there will be about 70 different exhibitors. So you can expect to see the latest in agricultural technology and equipment, along with all areas of farming. The exhibit will be open Tuesday from 9 am until 6 pm and Wednesday from 9 am until 5 pm. The Cattlewomen will once again be in charge of concessions,...
Ryan Taylor, fourth-generation rancher, writer, father, husband, and state senator, will be the guest speaker and entertainer at KATQ’s NE MT Ag Expo in Plentywood, MT. This year’s Expo will be held at the Sheridan County Civic Center on March 15-16. Taylor, who writes about real life ranch stories in his ‘Cowboy Logic’ books, brings his books to life as he gives his presentation with some rope tricks. Taylor ranches near Towner, ND with his wife, Nikki, and their three children, on the family...
In Northeast Montana, crop acreage can be as individualistic as the farmers that seed them. And because of that, special care has to be taken to ensure acreage is strategized and individualized to ensure the best fit for maximum growing potential. Ag Partners LLC, of Wolf Point, is not only in the business of supplying area farmers with the needed fertilizers, chemicals and crop protection products they need to get their seedlings off to a robust start; they also want to provide the best advice...
In recognition of National Agriculture Week (National Agriculture Day, March 19, 2013), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics) invites Montana’s school district children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE’s twenty-seventh statewide calendar art contest. Winning entries grades K through 8th will be awarded a cash prize at the 1st($30), 2nd($20), and 3rd($10), levels in each grade’s division. Two Honorable Mention places in each grade will be awarded certificates. Only 25 pictures can be used on the calen...
Signup for Farm Service Agency’s Direct and Counter Cyclical Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program during the 2013 crop year began on February 19, 2013. The signup deadline for the 2013 ACRE program is June 3 and signup for the DCP program is August 2, 2013. Producers have a new election opportunity for the ACRE or DCP program. Farms enrolled in ACRE at the end of the 2012 crop year are allowed to make a new election between ACRE or DCP in 2013. Producers who choose to participate in either the revenue-based ACRE safety net o...
After 28 years of employment with the NW Human Service Center, Karen Quick, Regional Aging Services Program Administrator, announces her March 29th retirement date. Quick began her career in June of 1975 as a Social Worker for Towner County Social Services in Cando, ND, where she was employed for nearly ten years. In February 1985 she began working for NW Human Service Center in Williston and has touched the lives of many people. Quick has held three very important and fulfilling roles during...
The Director for VA Montana Health Care System, Christine A. Gregory, FACHE was introduced to the employees during a Town Hall Meeting held Monday at the Medical Center by Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN) 19 Director Ralph Gigliotti. Gregory is a native of Miles City, Montana. Ms. Gregory has an extensive background executing a variety of progressively responsible administrative and clinical assignments. Ms. Gregory has been a member of the Executive Team at VA Central Iowa Health Care...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) would like names submitted of Montanans who this year turn age 100 or older so they can be honored at the annual Governor’s Conference on Aging held in Glasgow and Great Falls during the first full week in May. The deadline to submit Centenarian names to DPHHS for the upcoming conference is April 1, 2013. Centenarians are encouraged to attend either the Glasgow luncheon on May 7, or the Great Falls luncheon on May 9 to be honored. “Our Montana Centenarians deserve to be rec...
Can you explain the better health insurance choices coming this October 2013 that I’ve heard called the Health Insurance Marketplace? Is this a part of the Affordable Care Act or what has been called Health Care Reform? When key parts of the health care law (the Affordable Care Act) take effect, there’ll be a new way to buy health insurance for yourself, your family or your small business: the Health Insurance Marketplace. Whether you’re uninsured or just want to see what’s available, the Marketplace offers more choice, more transpa...
A high proportion of nursing facility residents were found to have low serum (blood) zinc concentrations during an observational study funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute on Aging. The scientists found that those with normal blood zinc concentrations were about 50%less likely to develop pneumonia than those with low concentrations. The study was led by Simin Nikbin Meydani, Nutritional Immunology Laboratory director at Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), Tufts University in...
Supper time is a favorite time for many families throughout the world, especially when it is a home cooked meal. In the Hillesland home, that was exactly how it went. Home cooked meals, plenty of company, always ending with dessert. Harriet and Alton Hillesland, of Sidney, have many memories in the kitchen and at the dining table. So do their children Tom, Jeff, Chris and Sana, who have been begging for their mother’s recipes. As her son Tom stated, “Mom was not afraid to try new recipes or mak...
