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In water-limited arid and semiarid regions, water needs to be used efficiently for sustaining irrigated crop yields and that efficiency can vary widely with the type of irrigation system used. But what other impacts do these differing systems have on sustainability? For example, how do they impact key soil nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen? And what of the increased use of strip tillage for sugar beet rotations in the MonDak? How do these different irrigation systems impact soil carbon and nitrogen under strip tillage? These questions and m...
The Watford City’s Community Prevention Coalition will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on March 29 at the Watford City Civic Center. The meeting will take place from 6:30-8 p.m., with a free catered supper starting at 6 p.m. The meeting is titled “What’s Really Happening in Watford City?”. Door prize drawings for those in attendance include two Kindle Fires, $100 and $50 in Watford City bucks. “This is an opportunity to create awareness that prevention efforts are occurring locally and a great way for community members to take action,...
Everyone is encouraged to come together this Sunday, March 18 for a free community concert at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Concert organizers have put together an afternoon of music in order to help address all the changes in our community in recent months and to reaffirm the solid strength we possess. The concert will feature a broad spectrum of music and performances by members of the community, as well as a chalk drawing by Katie Pust. Don Gratz, former Sidney High School music teacher, will host. Doors open at 1 p...
Attorneys for suspects Lester Van Waters, Jr. and Michael Spell, Colorado, the men accused of abducting and killing Sidney school teacher Sherry Arnold, filed documents recently requesting a substitute for Richland County District Judge Katherine Irigoin. Dawson County Seventh Judicial District Court Judge Richard Simonton has accepted the assignment to take over the Richland County case. Simonton agreed to preside over the criminal cases at the request of Judge Katherine Irigoin, who was asked to remove herself from the case by defense...
A sold out crowd enjoyed micro brews from all over the state of Montana as well as great music by The Clintons from Bozeman at the Bakken Brew Fest held Saturday night. Pictured: Thorsten Geuer, Bayern Brewery master brewer, taps the keg of Bakken Bock, the unique microbrew dark lager beer developed by Bayern for this area....
Agriculture/FFA students take time to witness, experience and participate in this pick-up site at Reynolds’ Market in Sidney. It is reported that the compactor truck is a welcome addition to ROI’s fleet and service to Richland County for recycling of cardboard products. The FFA encourages the community and businesses to join the efforts of ROI and assist financially and in participation in the recycling movement. Marianne Gartner applies the finishing touches on the truck. This project and add...
Robert Newberry, “Master Barber”, has moved to Sax Barber Shop, Watford City. Newberry moved from Kansas and Atlanta, GA and is truly a master barber with 20 years experience and master barber graduate of Roffler Moler College. Business was slow in Kansas and he had heard of the oil boom in North Dakota. Not being experienced in the oil field he contacted the North Dakota Barbering Association and they put him in touch with Marlene Sax, Sax Barber Shop owner. Sax was looking to retire after ove...
The Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents Andy Hackbarth in concert on Thursday, March 22 as part of their Big Sky Concert Series. Award-winning Nashville recording artist, songwriter and Classical-Flamenco guitarist Andy Hackbarth holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Hackbarth was raised on the idea that music can paint colors more vivid than any paintbrush. He does just that, weaving the world of flamenco and classical guitar into an arsenal of upbeat, contemporary-folk...
Big Muddy District concluded activities for the year with Leadership Career Development Events. Lambert FFA hosted the day event. Emily Schaff, Sidney FFA Chapter, participated in Prepared Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Public Speaking. This sophomore student produced an outstanding day of events by winning first place honors in both speaking events. She now moves on to State FFA Convention to represent BMD and Sidney FFA Chapter in both events. The State FFA Convention is March 28-31 in...
Mass of the Christian Burial for James “Jim” Steppler, 54, Brockton, MT, was at 10 am, Friday, March 9, 2012 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT, with Father Jim O’Neil officiating. Wake services were at 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 8, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Jim died on Monday, March 5, 2012 in rural Richland County near his ranch. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Funeral services for Selma Damm, 94, Fairview, MT, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at St John’s Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor David Warner officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Selma passed away Thursday morning, March 8, 2012 at the Sidney Health Center....
Funeral services for Goldie Hilliard, 97, Savage, MT, are at 10 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2012 at the United Church of Christ, Savage, with Pastor Neil Lindorff officiating. Interment will follow in the Dawson County Cemetery, Glendive, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Goldie died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
USDA’s FSA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6. For more information, contact the FSA county office. FSA’s Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) was designed to provide financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields or prevented planting occurs as the result of natural disasters. Application deadlines for 2012 NAP coverage in Montana is March 15. For more info on NAP or other FSA programs, contact your local FSA off...
Near the small town of Olive, ten wild turkeys were found to have died from a viral infection identified as Avian Pox. Avian Pox is usually found in localized populations and is most commonly contracted from domestic poultry. It is transmitted from bird to bird once it is established in the population. It is not always fatal; however, in this case the “chicken pox” type rash broke out internally in the mouths and throats of the birds preventing them from eating or drinking and impairing their breathing. Symptoms of infected birds are an ext...
The Richland County Extension Service will be conducting an initial private pesticide application training course March 23 at the extension office meeting room. Pre-registration is encouraged by March 21 for a meal. 8:30-9 a.m.-Registration 9-9:15a.m.-Welcome and Introductions 9:15-9:30 a.m.-Your Pesticide License 9:30-10:15 a.m.-IPM 10:15-10:30 a.m.-Break 10:30-11:15 a.m.-Calibration 11:15-noon-Testing poly tanks for structural integrity-Don’t spring a leak Noon-1 p.m.-Lunch 1-1:45 p.m.-USDA recordkeeping, Pesticide disposal, and recycling p...
Boys & Girls Club members (Back) Gage Gustafson, Tristyn Brost, Brooke Tiesen (Front) Thia Danielson and Savanna Juarez proudly display the $200 in gift cards to local grocery stores donated by the Sidney Elks Club....
On Friday evenings during Lent after the Fish Fries, different groups lead Stations of the Cross at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney. The Meditative Prayers of the Stations reflect Jesus’ walk to Calvary....
Sidney Health Center recently recognized employees that have worked 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years. Employees were treated to a dinner at the Sidney Country Club and given pins to honor their years of service. “Sidney Health Center is fortunate to have so many loyal employees dedicated to the mission and to the community,” stated Lisa Aisenbrey, Human Resources director. “The employees being honored this year have served a total of 660 years – that’s exceptional! At our Employee Recogniti...
Whether you love him or hate him, Bill O’Reilly is a celebrity that you probably know. His news show, “The Factor”, can be seen on the Fox news channel on weekdays at 8 p.m., 11 p.m., and 5 a.m. He claims that he has had the number one rated news show for the last 12 years. I haven’t found anything to refute this claim. The Fox news channel, in fact, draws more viewers than CNN, MSNBC, and HLN combined. O’Reilly is a broadcaster who not only reports the news but also expresses his opinion o...
The Richland County Cancer Coalition is gearing up for the 7th Annual Bra Auction and requesting community groups, businesses, and individuals to participate by decorating and donating a “theme-related” brassiere. The decorated bras will then be auctioned off at the fun-filled annual event on the evening of April 27 at the Sidney Elks Lodge. RK Auctioneer Service will live auction 35 bras and another 20 entries will be part of a silent auction. Appetizers and music by K-Hook will also be par...
Welcome back to 221 Baker Street. London 1902. After his illustrious career the incomparable Sherlock Holmes has announced his retirement. Doctor Watson has arranged a surprise dinner party, inviting many of the detective’s former clients and friends. Mrs. Hudson has prepared a feast. Everything is going swimmingly until...one of the guests, King Wilhelm of Bohemia accuses Holmes, Watson and Mrs. Hudson of blackmail. The King invokes his international power and places our hosts under house arrest and orders a lock down until he has been a...
Richland County’s flu season has begun with two confirmed influenza cases confirmed as of March 7, 2012. One person was vaccinated with the influenza vaccine and one was not vaccinated. Neither required hospitalization. Vaccination remains the best prevention for influenza and influenza related complications. Vaccination is recommended for all children ages six months and older. Persons who have any chronic health condition (diabetes, heart disease, cancers, immune suppressed, pregnant, have compromised lung/respiratory diseases, etc,) are a...
Last Thursday, North Dakota officially became the third largest oil producing state in the nation, trailing only Texas and Alaska, while Republicans on Capital Hill continued to try to advance the Keystone XL Pipeline. President Obama’s decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline project fueled a GOP measure that the Senate narrowly rejected last Thursday. The amendment would have bypassed the Obama administration’s current objections to the Keystone XL pipeline and allowed construction on the controversial project to move forward immediately. The...
These Sidney Public Works Department street sweepers echo Eagle Pride as they clean the streets. The logos were done by Rau Designs with city and private funding....
The Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, and President Obama have declared March 10-18 as AmeriCorps*VISTA Week. Along eastern Montana, several VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members participate in programs that sponsor VISTA members. The Communities in Action (CIA) Project, administered by the Richland County Health Department, Sidney, is implementing a sustainable community building process that combines all aspects of health and economic development to improve quality of life in eastern Montana. This...
