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Some people collect coke bottles. Some collect dolls. Some collect tractors or even matchbooks but not Chuck Larson. Chuck collects horses and not just any horses, he collects carnival horses. All around his house stand metal horses of various sizes from 2 to 10 inches. "They call them carnival horses because you used to be able to win them in carnival games," Chuck told me. "You could win a little one, then play some more and trade it in for a larger one." He said it is possible that some of...
The MonDak Heritage Center and Northeastern Arts Network present Oktoberfest on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the MonDak, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring live music by Kristen Estelle & the Heartstrings, a selection of seasonal beers, German brats, and other refreshments. Kristen Estelle is a classically-trained clarinetist, hailing from the prairies of Malta, Montana, who wound her way to the precipice of New York's vocal jazz scene. A singer/songwriter, her...
Funeral services for James “Jim” Beagle, 53, of Sidney are at 10 a.m., Friday, October 5 at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Neil Lindorff officiating. Montana Honor Guard and the VFW Post #4099 of Sidney will provide military honors. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James “Ji...
Memorial service for Chirstopher “Chris” Roth, 30, of Orangeville, UT formerly of Sidney, MT are at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 6 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Chris passed away at his home in Orangeville, Utah on Monday, September 24....
Though everyone is at some risk of contracting the flu, there are some people who are at a higher risk of both contracting the flu, and getting serious, flu-related complications. People who are at high risk of contracting influenza include children younger than 5 years old, and especially those who are younger than 2. Every year, thousands of children are hospitalized due to the flu, and some children die from the flu. Children are more likely to experience serious, often life-threatening influenza complications, including pneumonia and...
The Non-Profit Pumpkin Patch had such an amazing turnout last year, non-profits in Richland County decided to host another one this year for the community to enjoy! The Foundation for Community Care is excited to partner with a variety of other non-profits in our area to celebrate the fall season. Every weekend in October, a different non-profit organization will host a fun-filled weekend of activities, food, and fun. The 2018 season at the Non-Profit Pumpkin Patch starts on Saturday, October 6th & Sunday, Oct. 7th. We haul pumpkins, straw...
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a joint presentation by North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani and University of North Dakota President Mark Kennedy on the impact of and the future of the university research enterprise. They are making the case for an initiative that would provide $100 million over a four-year period to the two universities to fund promising research that is important for sustaining North Dakota’s competitive advantage and developing new opportunities with high potential in key technology s...
Approximately 38% of women in Montana will be diagnosed with cancer, with breast cancer being the most common cancer among women. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer even if she has no family history or other risk factors for the disease. Breast cancer typically produces no symptoms when the tumor is small and most easily treated, which is why screening is important for early detection. Receiving routine mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when treatment is more effective. Women who are 50-74 years old are at the...
There are so many myths about the flu and the flu shot all over the internet, so in preparation for the Mass Flu Shot Clinic at the Richland County Health Department on October 4th, we’ve busted a few myths wide open. During the 2017-2018 influenza season, Richland County saw 198 confirmed cases of influenza, with infection ranging from age 4 months to 95 years old. Of those, only 34% had received a flu shot. Many people claim they avoid the flu shot because it makes them sick. However, flu shot vaccine does not contain any live virus, so it a...
The USPS (United States Postal Service) will be holding a FREE Bulk Mail Seminar in Watford City, ND on Wednesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center and on Thursday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who is interested in learning more about bulk mail rates, preparation, qualifications or just information is invited to attend this FREE seminar. For more information contact Tracey Harter, Customer Relations Coordinator at 701-221-6535...
Sidney, MT: Joel Krautter's campaign for Representative of House District 35 has picked up endorsements from political action committees for the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, Montana Independent Bankers, NRA-PVF and the Montana Shooting Sports Association. Montana Farm Bureau PAC's Treasurer Liv Stavick, in announcing the endorsement wrote, "Farm Bureau is proud to endorse Joel Krautter in the House District 35 race. Joel has demonstrated his commitment to agriculture by taking the time to...
Sidney Mercantile held its grand opening Friday, September 28. The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture as well as many of the vendors from the Mercantile were in attendance for the ribbon cutting. Sidney Mercantile is located in the Yellowstone Marketplace, downtown Sidney. Pictured are, left to right, Susan Joy, Tara Carlsen, Elaine Stedman, Jake Carlsen, Sami Lynn, Kim Lange, Julie Lander, owners Chris and Judd Entzel, Kortney Beth, Ben Entzel, Monica Waters and Will McCament. Kneeling...
Kathy Helmuth was recognized at the annual Montana Public Health Association meeting held last week in Helena. She received a Career Achievement Award to recognize her for her years of service in Public Health. Kathy has been in public health for 27 years and credits Mary Alice Rehbein, a past and influential Richland County Health Department director, for developing her passion for public health. She started her career in Richland County in 1989 but left to explore other areas of health care...
Free at-home colon cancer screening test kits will be available for those who are eligible at the Mass Flu Shot Clinic on October 4th, from 10AM to 6PM at the Richland County Health Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Montana and the United States, and like the flu, colorectal cancer is preventable. Colorectal cancers are those that start in either the colon or the rectum, and may be detected early through regular screening. The free screening kit offered on October 4th is called a FIT test, or a fecal...
Savage brothers Chase and Tanner Hagler closed out their hunting season by landing a large buck each within the first four days of hunting season. The brothers began hunting at only age 15, when family friend Jim Miller convinced them to complete the hunter's safety course required by law to apply for a tag. Chase and Tanner started their hunting careers rifle hunting with their father and grandfather on the family's land outside Savage. Later, the two began bow hunting as well. "I'm definitely...
Although most hunters respect the land, property, and wildlife they are hunting, many others do not. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like to remind hunters and all outdoor enthusiasts to be good stewards of the land, and respect both private and public property. The FWP Region 6 Citizens Advisory Committee, recognizing that this is an ongoing issue, raised the need for more public outreach. Every hunting season, there are reports of vandalizing of Block Management Area (BMA) boxes, hunters driving off road, illegal trespassing, hunters...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a "Prairie Ecosystems" educator workshop on Thursday, Oct. 18 in Miles City at Miles Community College Room 106 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is no fee for the workshop, an information-packed Project WILD training designed to provide K-12 educators and others who work with youths instructional tools and resources to assist in teaching about Montana's Prairie Ecosystems. Project WILD is a curriculum designed by FWP's Montana Wild educational facility in...
Montana is experiencing a large decline in conservation reserve program acreage along the northern tier of the state, which may have an impact on hunting experiences in Regions 4 and 6. CRP is a program that pays landowners to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species which improve environmental health and quality of bird habitat. In Region 5, pheasant crow counts this spring in the Clarks Fork valley indicated that over-winter survival was not too good. Pheasant harvest will likely be somewhat lower...
The Montana Trapping Advisory Committee will hold its third meeting Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7 in Miles City at the Sleep Inn & Suites, 1006 S. Haynes Ave. Saturday’s meeting will start at 9 a.m., and Sunday’s meeting will start at 8 a.m. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks assembled this citizens’ committee to provide recommendations that ensure population viability of trapped species, the humane treatment of animals and the minimization of social conflict. The committee represents the spectrum of opinions on trapping. During the meeti...
Soybeans can be used as a protein supplement for beef cattle, as long as the beans are a small part of the cattle's diet. North Dakota producers having trouble selling soybeans for the export market this year should consider feeding the soybeans to beef cattle, North Dakota State University Extension livestock experts say. Soybeans can be used as a protein supplement for beef cattle, as long as the beans are a small part of the cattle's diet, according to Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems...
Beautiful, creepy and interesting hay bale sculptures are all over Sidney, Savage, and Lambert in Montana, once again. They are the creations of groups from 4-H and from the general public as well and are awaiting the critical eyes of residents and visitors alike to judge and vote for them. The regular judging was Friday, September 28 but the hale bales do not need to be cleaned up until October 10. There will be a Grand Champion award, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and a Reserve award. The winners will be...
This year the Watford City Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter gained a new adviser, Bailey Hawbaker. Hawbaker grew up on a small grains farm outside of Portal, North Dakota and attended school in Stanley, ND. Throughout her life, she has had a passion for agriculture. She started showing livestock at the age of eight and continued to do so throughout her schooling. She was an active member of her local 4-H and FFA chapters. Hawbaker was Stanley High School's FFA President for three years. T...
BOZEMAN - The Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics and MSU Extension will host the 12th annual agricultural economics conference, “Agriculture and Political Uncertainty” on Friday, Nov. 9, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in MSU’s Procrastinator Theater. The conference, part of the annual Celebrate Agriculture event in the College of Agriculture, will host several MSU agricultural economics and Extension faculty speakers on topics of interest to Montana’s agricultural industry, including grain markets, farm labor,...
The Watford City FFA Chapter has a strong tradition of developing leaders and serving the community. Members have been busy this summer and school year. In July, we welcomed Miss Hawbaker, our new advisors, and members helped serve at the Bakken Expo at the Roughrider Center. We also partnered with Tractor Supply and celebrated National Hot Dog Day by selling hot dogs in their parking lot to raise money for families affected by the recent tornado. With help from Hawbaker Farms, who donated the food, we raised $812 that was deposited to the...
A Montana State University faculty member dedicated to researching cereal genetics and genomics for Montana farmers is part of an international research team that published an article detailing the entire sequence of the wheat genome of bread wheat. The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium published the article in the prestigious journal Science this week. It is the result of 13 years of collaborative international research. The article will pave the way for the production of wheat...
