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Ag Days is undergoing a transformation to keep the area’s premier Ag event fresh and exciting for exhibitors and the public. The traditional two day show is being condensed into one day, Thursday, January 9, 2014. Organizers plan to kick off the day with the Chamber breakfast and then go right into the educational sessions which will focus on agronomic topics and livestock production. There will also be a tour, whether actual or virtual. The Richland County Fair Event Center will be filled w...
Come one, come all to the Montana Historical Society History Conference in Sidney to join in on a celebration of history in eastern Montana that is jam packed with events for everyone. “We are Montana’s Historical Society, and it is an honor to have our conference in this part of the state that holds a special place in the history of the Treasure State,” MHS Director Bruce Whittenberg said. The three-day conference Sept. 19-21 is titled “Boom & Bust: Extracting the Past.” Although it will have a special focus on the history of the oil indus...
Sidney Jaycees will be hosting the local Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition on Friday, September 20th, at 6:00 PM on Swanson Field at Sidney High School. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the NFL and is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Individuals must bring a copy of their birth certificate and MUST wear tennis shoes only. No cleats allowed. Any questions please contact Mike Fink at 952-237-1857 or 433-2225. Participants will need an entry form signed by a parent or guardian before they will be allowed to compete....
ImProving Health Among Rural Montanans (IPHARM) is a traveling health screening program designed to provide wellness screenings to those who are unable to access healthcare as well as provide health professions’ students with interdisciplinary experience in screening and counseling patients.IPHARM is a partnership between the UM Skaggs School of Pharmacy and the Montana Geriatric Education Center (MTGEC). At an IPHARM screening event, health professions’ students administer screening tests including bone density, hemoglobin A1c (average blood s...
Pat Schermerhorn is a full time artist with a studio at Stone Soup Studios, Cody, WY. The people, places and things in the west that she loves provide the subject matter for most of her work. Animals, whether wild or domestic, are a real love and are featured prominently in her portfolio. Schermerhorn belongs to a group that meets and hires a model once a week. “What a great experience,” she says. She participates in many Quick Draws and uses a live model whenever she can. She also teaches class...
Richland Federal Credit Union is joining its counterparts around the state and across the nation to celebrate Miracle Jeans Day and raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Wed., Sept. 18 by making a $5 donation to wear jeans to work. Miracle Jeans Day is an annual event to raise awareness and funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and in Montana, Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena is the only facility carrying that title. This small gesture from individuals, especially considering we Montanans love to sport...
Funeral services for Gloria Abbott, 45 Poplar, MT are at 10 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2013, at the Assembly of God Church, Poplar, MT with Pastor Jay Cummins officiating. Wake services are at 7 p.m., at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar, MT. Interment will be in the Poplar City Cemetery, Poplar, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gloria died at Trinity Health Care, Wolf Point, MT on Thursday, September 12, 2013...
Violet “Vi” Tanglen, 93, of Sidney, MT died Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Sidney Health Center Extended Care. Services are pending under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years of age in the United Sates”. Vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death and injury for teens. Is your child protected each and every time they ride in a vehicle, yours or someone else’s? Ask yourself these questions….. If they are under 6 years of age or less than 60 pounds do they ride in a child safety seat? It is Montana State Law and a $100 fine can be imposed on the 1st offense Does your child fit the...
Andy Carda of Lambert was the winner of the Sidney FFA 75th Birthday Drawing held during the Richland County Fair. Visitors to the Sidney FFA Chapter’s fair display “75 Years of Sidney FFA” signed up for the drawing. “Lucky”, Andy is presented with a gift certificate by chapter president Emily Schaff. The gift certificate was donated by Cross Petroleum of Sidney for $75 worth of gasoline or oil. The FFA chapter salutes Cross Petroleum, other businesses or individuals who assist this year’s celeb...
All are invited and “All Are Welcome” to gather for this special event. Sunday, September 22, 2013 will be an afternoon to spend with Christian friends and enjoy this beautiful time of the year. The Miles City Ultreya group is sponsoring this diocesan wide Ultreya that will be held at PR Country Comforts near Forsyth, Montana. Musicians are welcome to bring their guitars (music/cords will be provided). Circle this date on your calendar and make plans to attend. Ultreya is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. This word, “Ultreya” simply means a...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) is seeking nominations for the 2014 Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame induction round. Every year, the MCHF & WHC honors living and historical figures that have made notable contributions to Montana’s western heritage. “We really want to encourage people from across Montana to get involved and help us identify those in their communities who are most deserving of inclusion in the Hall of Fame,” said Christy Stensland, executive director of the MCHF & WHC. “Nominations are open to...
More than 75 percent of youth users smoke conventional cigarettes too The percentage of U.S. middle and high school students who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, more than doubled from 2011 to 2012, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings from the National Youth Tobacco Survey, in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, show that the percentage of high school students who reported ever using an e-cigarette rose from 4.7 percent in 2011 to 10.0 percent in 2012. In the same t...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency reminds producers in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota that the fall sales closing date is September 30. Fall sales closing and cancellation dates are applicable for wheat (in counties with both a fall and spring sales closing date), forage production and rye. One important change for the 2014 crop year is the option to insure alfalfa and other forage seed crops via written agreement in counties without an alfalfa or forage seed program. Written agreements must b...
The public is invited to help welcome home our National Guard troops who have been stationed overseas since last spring. The Sidney VFW will be hosting a supper in their honor on Saturday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend and show their appreciation is asked to RSVP by September 30 by calling Jacki Poland at 406-774-3047....
For the past 8 years, Richland Opportunities Inc’s board and director have discussed ROI’s continuation of the recycling program. The reason for this discussion is due to the losses that ROI absorbs in recycling Richland County and Sidney’s paper and plastic products, and the amount of man power needed to make recycling occur. Cindy Eleson, director of ROI, stated, “The public continues to be unaware of the toll that recycling takes on ROI. There are people who believe that ROI makes lots of...
September is National Preparedness Month and the Governor’s Office of Community Service encourages all Montanans to take time to make sure that their families, neighborhoods, and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all types. The initiative, now in its ninth year, is a month-long effort hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps. Preparing can start with four important, easy steps: 1. Build an emergency supply kit that can sustain your family for at least three days. 2. Mak...
The United Methodist Free Store will be open for shopping on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The Free Store is located at Lonsdale United Methodist Church, 205 3rd Avenue SE in Sidney, Montana. We offer gently used clothing at no cost for any item. Everyone is welcome to come and shop! The Free Store is currently in need of donations of little girls clothing sizes 6 through 8. Donations can be dropped off at the back door of the church on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or you may call the...
It’s Buddy Poppy time! The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be contacting businesses September 23-27 selling Buddy Poppies. The Girl Scouts will also be in various businesses Saturday, September 28 from 10-2 for public donations. All money raised through the poppy sales goes to veterans and their families. Anyone wishing to donate may send a check to the VFW at 124 2nd Ave. N.E., Sidney and earmark it for Buddy Poppies....
Exhibitors and attendees at the TRAC Energy Expo- 2013 in Billings, MT will have the opportunity to learn about the logistical challenges and economic opportunities the Bakken job boom presents on Tuesday, November 5th at 9 a.m. MST at the Holiday Inn Grand and Montana Convention Center. Arnie Sherman, Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center and President of Global Development Services, reports on the results of an on-the-ground study that identifies needs in the region and outlines business and investment opportunities. The...
With most Montana schools not in session on Oct. 17th, Eastern Montana Bible Camp (EMBC) will be holding a one day event for students in grades 7-12. Featuring sports, games, pizza, exciting worship, and a service that challenges students to grow in their relationship with God, IMPACTING is designed to be a one day version of the junior and senior high camps held at EMBC every summer. For students who preregister by Oct. 7th, the cost is only $10. After Oct. 7th, students may register for $15 on the day of the event. Registration forms and...
North Dakota’s roadside pheasant survey conducted in late July and August indicates total birds, number of broods and average brood size are all down statewide from 2012. Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the survey shows total pheasants are down 30 percent from last year. In addition, brood observations were down 29 percent, and the average brood size was down 10 percent. The final summary is based on 253 survey runs made along 101 brood routes across North Dakota. “Poor pro...
The Sidney Education Foundation, Inc. and the Richland County Family Resource Center have teamed up again to sponsor the fourth annual Kids First! Carnival this fall. Both of these groups focus on children, families and education, forming a perfect partnership to bring an exciting activity for families in the Sidney area to enjoy. The carnival will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center. The groups are currently looking for community organizations to rent a booth at the carnival...
The National Farm Health and Safety Week Sept. 15-21 is a time to pause and think seriously about safety on your farm or ranch. This year’s theme is Working Together for Safety in Agriculture. “What is so wonderful about working in agriculture is neighbors will step in and help. If someone is ill or injured and can’t get a crop harvested or cattle gathered, you often hear about neighbors simply showing up and lending a helping hand,” says Monica Switzer, chair of the Montana Farm Bureau Health and Safety Committee. “Often a few neighbors...
Vendors welcome. Visitors welcome. For many people in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota, fall brings raised testosterone levels & our heart rates increase with thoughts of hunting, fishing & adventure travel time at its beautiful best. Join us at the Badlands Outdoor Recreation Expo-BORE-as we meet friends and check out new tools and toys and swap stories of the big one that got away. BORE tradeshow is September 27 & 28th, 2013, from 10-6 Friday and 9-3PM Saturday and is free to the public. Lunch will be available both days. Join us for...
