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Everyone needs a little help now and then. Badlands Services, Inc. can provide that help. Nick and Nessa Norberg of Savage started their business in May of this year, offering everything from replacing a screen door to building a shed or garage. They’re happy to do all the little handyman and carpentry jobs that people want done. They will build decks and safety ramps, and do all kinds of fencing, including chain link, vinyl and wood. They will also do farm and ranch fencing, removing the old f...
The Montana Lottery is recognizing two Eastern Montana businesses with the Silver Anniversary Retailer Award, a special distinction for Lottery retailers with 25 years of service to the Lottery. Reynolds Market, located at 1151 S. Central Ave., and Loaf n’ Jug #712, located at 706 S. Central, both of Sidney, are two of only 99 Montana businesses to be Lottery retailers since the Lottery’s first day of operation in 1987. There are more than 800 retailers statewide today. “As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are also celebrating our retailer...
There are lots to learn this coming week at two ag research Field Day events planned in Froid and Sidney June 28th and 29th. The back-to-back events include discussions on crop weed herbicide resistance; spring- and fall-seeded cover crops; new oilseed variety studies, wheat stem sawfly management and yield loss, Russian olive removal and revegetation, and more, including a plastic pesticide container recycling opportunity for tour participants. Free meals and pesticide points are also provided. Agronomist Jeff Stachler, a weed science...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has settled its administrative enforcement action against Armstrong Operating, Inc. for violations of the Clean Air Act of Montana. Armstrong is the owner of the Peterson 2-13 well in Roosevelt County, Montana, and the BR 29-1 and Butka 17-1 wells in Richland County, Montana. Owners or operators of an oil and gas well facility with the potential to emit 25 tons per year or greater of a regulated air pollutant must apply for a Montana Air Quality Permit or register the facility within 60...
Sidney Sugars is pleased to announce that Chad Williams has accepted the position of Production Engineer / Shift Superintendent at Sidney Sugars Incorporated effective Monday, June 4, 2012. In this position, Chad will be responsible for completing independent engineering projects and also managing a production shift. During the beet sugar processing campaign, Chad will direct the shift operations of the factory. During the inter-campaign, he will manage base capital and installation of capital...
Funeral service for Shirley Peterson was 10 a.m. Monday June 25, 2012 at the First Congregational Church in Savage, MT with Pastor Nel Lindorff and Elwood Forry officiating. Interment will be in the Savage Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Shirley died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her home in Crane....
You count your calories and your reps why not count your drinks? There’s something you need to know about counting your drinks to help you continue your efforts on staying healthy and safe: Not all drinks are created equal. The Domino Strategy takes the guesswork out of healthy, safe alcohol consumption, and has recommendations for responsible drinking. Drinking alcohol affects your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Knowing the number of drinks, size of drinks and what’s in your drinks will help keep you healthy and safe. The USDA enc...
Representatives from Halliburton will present Matt Grimshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Medical Center, with a check for $25,000 on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the visitor’s entrance on the southeast inside corner of Mercy Medical Center (1301 15th Avenue West). These funds are made possible through the Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament, which took place in late 2011 in Houston, Texas. Mercy Medical Center is proud to be one of the recipients. “The Halliburton Charity Gol...
The Trashy Tuesday event is moving to a new location. Due to the tremendous community response, the event is being moved to Richland Opportunities, Inc. (ROI) located at 1100 Silurian Lane, Sidney Montana. Each event has collected more and more recyclables which are then transported to ROI for processing. The event will now be held at ROI for ease of processing. When asked about the move, Cindy Eleson, ROI’s executive director and Recycling Advisory Committee member commented, “ROI is excited to have Trashy Tuesday at our. The events have giv...
A special luminaria ceremony held during the MonDak Relay For Life on Friday, July 27 remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminaria candles will be lit at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 9:30 p.m. Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria may do so by contacting any Relay team member or by calling Toni Zieske at (406) 488-2595. Luminaria bags are available for a donation of $10.00. All funds raised through these sales support the programs and services of the...
Stockman Bank was recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as one of the top 20 industry performers in 2011 for Community Banks with more than $500 million in assets. Stockman Bank has received this distinction numerous times since recognition began in 1998. This national recognition is a reflection of the experience, dedication and western work ethic of Stockman Bank¹s staff, comments Bill Coffee, chief executive officer of Stockman Bank. The key to Stockman¹s success is the common-sense values and responsible b...
Thirty Members of the 2012 Sidney Eagle Football Team attended the Dickinson State University Football Camp in Dickinson ND June 17-19th. The worked on individual skills and played several games against some of the 16 other schools that were there from Montana, North/South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska....
The Brorson Farmhands met to work on community service projects during their June meeting....
The SAVAGE, Inc check presentation. The award was for the construction of concrete fire escape pads and sidewalks to remove the residents from the facility. In addition, a commercial refrigerator was also purchased....
According to the US Coast Guard, half of all recreation boating fatalities happen in calm water and almost three-fourths of fatal boating accident victims drowned ~ 84% were not wearing a life jacket. For more information go to: http://www.uscgboating.org Pay Attention When Your Children Are Near Or In The Water: Always keep a watchful eye on your children when they are in or near water even if they know how to swim Don’t be distracted by others, phone calls, text messages, or reading when your children are in or near water Children should w...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists who celebrate the Fourth of July along the Missouri River or any other heavily-used recreational area to keep it clean by packing out all trash, including fireworks. Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator, said litter is already accumulating along the shorelines of the Missouri River. “People are excited to be able to enjoy the river again after not being able to use it last year due to the flood, but it is really disappointing to see shorelines littered with bottles, cans...
Would you leave a child behind the wheel of car with the engine running? Unfortunately, analysis by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators reveals that over the past 10 years a number of adults have carelessly left children unattended on personal watercraft, which often results in the child starting the engine and taking off, leading to injury, even death. “Some adults may not realize the risks involved with leaving a young child on an unattended PWC,” said Ron Jendro, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks boating enf...
Performances by the Missoula Children’s Theatre were enjoyed by a full crowd during Watford City’s Homefest Celebration....
Last Thursday, Warren Sundet, Foundation Director at Mercy Medical Center will present Hunter Berg of Williston State College (WSC) Athletic Department with a check for proceeds raised from the 2012 Mercy Community Sale. The net proceeds of this year's Community Sale resulted in a financial success of approximately $50,215 which will be used to benefit area youth. "We enjoyed helping make the Community Sale a success. It will be a great way to jumpstart our fastpitch program and continue our...
Memorial service for Ethelyn Stradtman is 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2012 at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Charlane Lines officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ethelyn died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Extended Care Facility in Sidney, MT....
Tenleigh Carns happily shows off her new title of “Miss Congeniality” at the Baby Contest during Watford City’s Homefest Activities....
Tobacco Gardens Resort on Lake Sakakawea near Watford City opened the 2012 summer season with a completely rebuilt concession and restaurant. Owner Peggy Hellandsaas tore down the trailer that housed the old concession and built a 50' by 50' stick built building that’s four times larger. “We started the project in December and ended in May,” stated Peggy. “Everyone enjoys the new building.” The new restaurant portion is now equipped to provide 50 person seating plus a kitchen three times lar...
For those of us who like to bike, summertime brings ample opportunity to enjoy sunshine, warm breezes, and get our exercise all atop a two-wheeled conveyance pedaled by manpower (or womanpower, as the case may be). People use bikes not only for recreation and exercise, but also as a means of transportation to get from one place to another quickly and cheaply. Bicycles, like every other piece of equipment, evolved through the years from unwieldy, uncomfortable rides to today's sleek, efficient...
Vacation season is here. Families are grabbing their cameras, packing their bags and piling the kids in the minivan as they head off for summer vacation. The problem is, hitting the road with kids, especially young ones, can feel like torture. Between the fighting over seat space, whining about boredom and those pesky hourly potty breaks, it can seem like the drive will never end. But Helena resident, Alycia Holston says driving with young kids doesn't have to be painful. The seasoned parent...
(ARA) - When school lets out for summer, exchange those flip flops for gardening shoes. Add a pair of gloves, good sun-block and get out into the garden. Teach kids why the garden is so green and plentiful. How does a plant grow? Show and demonstrate what building blocks a plant needs to grow big and strong - just like the foundation kids need to grow tall and stay healthy. Here are some ideas to help get summer fun started. Plant part identification - Use a flower or tree in the yard to start...
