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After collecting 46,062 lbs. of e-waste during its first four summer mini events, the area “E-rase your E-waste” e-cycling team is ready to close out the season with a record-setting bang at their annual weekend collection Friday and Saturday in Sidney. “That beats our second highest annual total and is only 1,000 lbs. below what we collected all of last year, which was our best year yet,” Butch Renders, a member of the organizing team, said of the collections to date. “We’ll easily break the r...
The Fort Union and Confluence Bird Count is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. It was said by the great western naturalist John James Audubon, “I never for a day gave up listening to the songs of our birds, or watching their peculiar habits, or delineating them in the best way I could.” Fort Union had many explorers who came to the fort and experienced the natural history as well as the cultural history. Audubon used paintbrush and oils to produce world-renowned images of wild birds. You can enjoy these colorful creatures in per...
The annual meeting of the MonDak Historical & Art Society will be Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center. Learn what is happening in the upcoming year, a recap of the past year, and very importantly, vote for new members of the board of directors. If you would like to do more for the MonDak, consider being nominated for the board of directors. To do so, or to learn more about the ways our board serves, please contact Jerry Navratil, chair of the nominating committee at [email protected] or 406-488-8236. For more information please...
You may have noticed something different about Sidney’s city parks lately. There might be quite a few noticeable differences in the parks but one major difference is the “Tobacco Free Play Zone” and “No Alcohol Permitted” signs. What started as community concern, turned into a question, and now is a reality. Community members were becoming quite concerned with alcohol use and smoking in the public parks. During sports games and at the playgrounds people raised the question, “Are drinking an...
Cammi Seader, Body Bliss Massage, Sidney, recently returned from a seminar in Bismarck, ND where she learned the new Bamboo-Fusion™ massage technique. “It was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken,” Seader said. “And hands-down, the best massage I’ve ever had!” The class was presented by Nathalie Cecilia, Two Touch Company. The instructor was Ivy Jo Staton. Bamboo Fusion ™ is a luxurious deep tissue massage. Along with providing an extreme sense of relaxation and well being, this technique red...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of open house meetings to discuss and seek comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2012-15. The changes, which would go into effect March 1, 2012, include regulations in the Western, Central and Eastern fishing districts. Details on the proposed changes, and opportunities to comment, are available for review on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Proposed Fishing Regulations for 2012-2015”. Area locations, dates and times for the open houses include: Glasgow—Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m.:...
The Northeast Montana Land and Mineral Owners Association will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Civic Center in Plentywood, MT beginning at 7 PM. Anyone with questions or concerns about any oil or gas related issues is invited to attend....
Ever feel like your world has been turned upside down – gone down the river? Imagine being a little child again and having your world washed away or the security of your home filled with dirty water as it floats away with all your toys, bed, clothes, and possibly a pet or two. Come together in love to give back to these children who have suffered a loss of their solid foundation of home drowned by the flooding this year. A few of us Scentsy Independent Consultants are working together to bring a little happiness back into the lives of those y...
There will be a Car Seat Check Point at the Richland County Health Department Parking Lot on Saturday Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Kids Carnival that is taking place at the Richland County Fair Event Center on that day. Please have the child and the seat that needs to be checked when you come. If you have the manual for your car seat make sure you bring that also along with your vehicle manual. If you need a car seat we have rear facing, convertibles, and booster seats available. Donations make this program possible s...
The Montana Red Cross is conducting a raffle to benefit the Red Cross that will run through Sept. 12. Prizes for the winning raffle ticket include: A guided bison hunt Oct. 8, 2011 on the Turner Ranch near Bozeman, meat processing, taxidermy and hide. Total value: $5,500. Tickets are $50 each or five tickets for $220. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold! Winner will be drawn on Sept 12. Contact Montana Red Cross at 1-800-ARC-MONT (800-272-6668) to purchase tickets. Locally tickets may be purchased while available from Julie Brodhead by calling...
Funeral service for Colton Raveling, 20, Sidney, MT was at 10 a.m., MDT, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment was at 3 p.m., CDT, in the Riverview Cemetery, Williston, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Colton died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 in Billings, MT....
The National FFA Organization recently selected, from a pool of more than 650 candidates nationwide, the Richey FFA Chapter, Richey, as a two-star winner in the National FFA Chapter Award Program. The chapter members have been invited to attend the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, Oct. 19-22 where they will be recognized for this honor. The award program is sponsored by John Deere as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters for developing and conducting a...
Travis Peterson of Bemidji, MN took this buck while bow hunting in McKenzie County. The North Dakota deer bow hunting season began on Sept. 2 and the Montana season began on Sept. 3....
If you dial 701-744-5759 you will hear a pleasant voice informing you that “Green Acres Sod Farm” is able and willing to take care of your sod needs. That is the voice of Josie Riedel. She might even tell you that sod provides “instant grassification.” She does remind people, however, that you need to install sod “green side up” to have good results. Josie’s husband Richard got into the sod business back in 1986. They were living in Flathead Valley at the time. Richard saw that “there was a...
The Richland County Ambulance Service (RCAS) will be holding a First Responder course starting in early October for individuals interested in helping their community through the ambulance service. As Eastern Montana continues to grow and change, it is critical for emergency medical services to be available at all times, in all locations. Richland County is fortunate to have ambulance services spread throughout the county and a dedicated volunteer team, but additional volunteers are always...
The Montana State University Pesticide Education and Integrated Pest Management Programs will offer a 2011 Pest Management Tour for private, commercial, and government applicators in eastern Montana. The tour will cover a ten-county area over a five-day time period, Oct. 3-7. The information provided will include a variety of topics, and participants who attend the full day will receive six credits towards certification. “The 2011 Pest Management Tour will cover many subject areas of local i...
“No onions on my sandwich, please.” my eight-year-old daughter said. I was chopping onions and other vegetables as I assembled panini sandwiches to cook on our electric sandwich grill. “How about just a little onion for flavor?” I asked. “Remember the customer is always right, and this customer doesn’t like onions!” she exclaimed. My little “customer” has eaten more finely minced onions without knowing it than she could ever imagine. “Well, I don’t allow barefoot customers in my kitchen when I create my special sandwiches,” I noted. I was tryin...
The 4th Annual Beef Cattle and Forage Grazing Workshop will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Dickinson Research Extension Center Ranch headquarters southwest of Manning, according to program coordinator Doug Landblom. The program will run from 1-5 p.m. One highlight on the program will be a discussion on alternatives to current high grain prices. “High grain prices are great if you are producing grain but if you are on the other side of the coin there is a crunch,” Landblom said. “One of the things that we want to do is take a look at forag...
Learn from experts how to manufacture livestock feeds that take advantage of combinations of regional legumes, pulses, grains, oilseeds and co-products. The “Understanding Northern Feed Ingredients” short course will be Oct. 25-27 at the Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND. Regionally recognized nutrition faculty will discuss the use of combinatorial feeds in livestock diets. The staff at NCI’s Feed Production Center will demonstrate the production of these feeds and provide for hands-on training opportunities. See first-hand how to manuf...
With reality television shows on the rise, viewers can see what it’s like to ride the high seas as crab fisherman, build some of the tallest superstructures, haul in a 600-lb. swordfish and even catch a glimpse of some of the world’s dirtiest jobs. Yet, major networks aren’t airing any reality show about the perils faced by the American farmer each seeding and harvest season. Perhaps they should. Farming is one of the most hazardous industries from a health perspective; leaving farmers at risk...
The MonDak Ag Days Committee is pleased to announce that Trent Loos, passionate advocate for agriculture, will serve as the Thursday night, Jan. 12 after-dinner speaker at the 2012 MonDak Ag Days banquet to be held at the Richland County Fair Events Center. Loos, a 6th generation rancher, began speaking out on behalf of agriculture in 2000 and uses radio, publications, the Internet and public speaking engagements as tools to get the positive message and the truth out about agriculture and food...
Under the new management of C.J. Johnsrud, Yellowstone Livestock Company continues to work tirelessly to provide top notch service and protection for its customers. Johnsrud, who assumed responsibilities of manager in June of this year, believes his knowledge of the value of cattle enables Yellowstone Livestock Company to get the best price for cattlemen. “Knowing what an animal is worth is key to managing the market and providing protection for customers,” he remarks. “Management needs to kn...
Agricultural injury jumped 15% in 2010. Those in agriculture typically suffer more injuries than most other professions simply because of the nature of the job. Farmers and ranchers handle pesticides and herbicides which can prove toxic if not handled correctly. Moving parts on equipment invite accidents, ATVs kill inexperienced drivers, unskilled drivers can overturn tractors or other large equipment, and dragging implements and negotiating turns can cause difficulties. People get kicked by...
A Farm Safety Workshop will be offered on Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. at the Community Service Building – Room 202. Richland County Health Department’s Injury Prevention Coalition obtained a grant from Farm Safety 4 Kids to help educate leaders in the agricultural area of our community. The grant will also allow the Richland County Injury Prevention Coalition to supply printed literature for both adults and children on Farm Safety. Unintentional Injuries are the third leading cause of death in Richland C...
To help farmers make the best use of limited irrigation water in the arid West, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers are helping farmers determine how much water major crops actually need. Tom Trout, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Water Management Research Unit (WMRU) research leader, Fort Collins, CO, and his colleagues are measuring crop water-use efficiency not by the traditional measure of crop yield per drop of irrigation water applied, but instead yield per drop of water actually taken in by the crop. ARS is USDA’s c...
