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The Brorson Farmhands 4-H club was named club of the year at the Richland County 4-H Achievement Day. The annual event was held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Richland County Event Center and was hosted by the Brorson Farmhands 4-H Club. This event is a time for 4-H members, leaders and parents to celebrate all the accomplishments throughout the past 4-H year. Long time 4-H supporter Doug Hall received the Friend of 4-H award. This annual award is presented to an individual or business in...
At first glance, Constitutional Measure No. 3 sounds good. I’ve listened to the ads supporting it and they are emotionally appealing. Most of us in North Dakota have strong, positive feelings about ranching and farming and we want to do what we can to support them. However, this measure has the potential to create unforeseen and unwanted problems. One area of concern is the use of chemicals in farming. Most farmers are dependent on them and there is ongoing research to continue their use to improve crop production. However, take the example of...
Montana landowners interested in raising and releasing ring-necked pheasants next year have until Jan. 15, 2013 to submit an application to the state wildlife agency. This new application deadline is among several recommendations made by a citizens’ advisory council and now a part of Montana’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program’s strategic plan. “The new deadline is aimed at improving the flow of program logistics,” noted Debbie Hohler, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ UGBEP’s program biologist. “Once the release sites are evaluated by wi...
Mr. Thomas C. Britt, Jr. is a Sex Offender in the State of Tennessee. Mr. Britt resides at 402 Frontage Rd.,4 Bears Casino, New Town, ND. 58763. Mr. Britt has a conviction in the State of Tennessee for Rape of a Child Under the Age of Thirteen. TN-Registered, TN-Risk Level –Non-Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined For additional information concerning this and any other registered sex offender in North Dakota, go to the North Dakota Sex offender Web Site, h...
The Cougars defeated the Wolves 28-6, ending their chance to advance to the quarter final game....
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), public health agencies and private clinics in Montana are supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recall of all products from the New England Compounding Center (NECC). This recall is part of the on-going multi-state fungal meningitis outbreak that is being investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA. While there is no indication that contaminated products came to Montana, all products from NECC were recently recalled out of an a...
Caravans of more than 100,000 hunters departed for secret spots and the hallowed promise of a fulfilling elk and deer season opener last Saturday. Montana’s 2012 general big game hunting season or rifle season for deer and elk opened Saturday, Oct. 20 and ends Nov. 25. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks estimates that about 100,000 hunters will be out for the state’s opening weekend of deer and elk hunting. “For so many Montanans this is one of the most important weekends of the year,” said Ron Aasheim, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks spokesm...
After a 14-month ban, a pesticide that fights black-tailed prairie dogs can be used again in many areas of Montana. Free training for applicators will be offered in Malta, Lewistown and Bozeman. Montana State University Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp said the Environmental Protection Agency banned Rozol Prairie Dog Bait last year in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and New Mexico because of concerns it would affect endangered species. Among those species are black-footed ferrets, grizzly bears and Preble’s meadow jumping m...
Sidney High School will be having Parent/Teacher conferences on Tuesday October 30, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the High School. Parents may pick up their son/daughters report cards in the main office prior to visiting with teachers in their classrooms....
While polls show a tight race for governor, the odds are with Republicans in the statewide battle to control the next Montana Legislature. On Nov. 6 Montana will elect all 100 of the members of the state House of Representatives and 26 of the Senate’s 50 members. Jeff Greene, a professor of political science at the University of Montana, said that it is possible, but unlikely, that the Democrats will take back control of either house of the Legislature. But he does expect them to win back several districts that had typically voted Democratic b...
The race for Montana’s lone contested Supreme Court seat could take a partisan twist now that a federal court has allowed political parties to endorse judicial candidates. In mid-September, the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals overturned Montana’s law forbidding party endorsements in nonpartisan judicial campaigns. That means the parties are free to endorse either Missoula attorney Ed Sheehy or District Judge Laurie McKinnon whether the candidates want them to or not. McKinnon, whose 9th Judicial District stretches to include Glacier, Toole, Pon...
The Williston Chamber will hold the 1st Annual Oktoberfest: Taste of the Chamber October 25 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/Tasteofthe ChamberOct2012 or pay at the door. For more info go to www.willistonchamber.com. The Networking Committee of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce and the event sponsor, SBL Associates, are organizing the Oktoberfest Taste of the Chamber. The event will be a great opportunity for business owners and individuals in the community to...
After a rocky start which included heat, rain and frost delays, the 2012 beet harvest was able to go full speed until rain and wind shut down several stations October 17 and 18. Sidney Sugars agricultural manager Russ Fullmer reported tremendous tonnage averaging 27 to 28 tons per acre, but a disappointing sugar average of approximately 17.9. “The frost the first week of harvest stopped the sugar, “ Fullmer said. “The plant also uses some of the stored sugar to regrow leaves, reducing the content even more. The sugar content would have conti...
American Crystal announced that Dave Garland accepted the position of General Manager of Sidney Sugars Incorporated effective October 8, 2012. According to the announcement, Garland will be responsible for overseeing the management of all factory site operations, including agriculture, operations, packaging and warehousing, maintenance and security to ensure the production of quality sugar and agri-products while ensuring factory profitability. Garland is excited about his new position and...
With warmer than usual temperatures and drought like conditions, the LaBatte family, like many area farmers, have spent the past few months managing their crops and fields while keeping watchful eyes on what Mother Nature might be planning. With the harvest season well underway for most, the LaBattes are busy moving their crops to the local elevators while waiting to see how their sunflower crops fare once they are harvested this November. “In the end, it all comes down to moisture and market p...
After a year of unprecedented warmth this summer, coupled by last winter’s milder temperatures, the debate over whether Old Man Winter will make an appearance this year is the topic of discussion for many. “It is difficult to predict exactly what will happen this winter in our area. I do not think it will be a particularly bad winter and may be milder than normal, but again, at this point it is really all speculative. The Climate Prediction Center in Washington, DC is predicting warmer, and mil...
Another harvest is very close to being completed and everyone is ready to celebrate. Join in our Harvest Festival Celebration this Wednesday through Saturday and salute the backbone of the MonDak region...Agriculture. We appreciate area growers, Sidney Sugars Incorporated, and anyone and everyone who has anything to do with providing the world with the basic commodity of food. Third and fourth graders have created masterpieces which will be displayed in stores this week. Register at participating merchants to win a bag of Crystal Sugar and the...
When people say the kitchen is the gathering place for families, the Sifers-Morken family comes to mind. In the 2011 Make it with Sugar Contest, 3 different generations of the same family placed in different categories. Joyce Sifers, her daughter Jennifer Morken, and Jennifer’s son Ryan Morken, age 9, all entered a recipe and won. All contestants who enter receive a bag of sugar, just for entering. Generous local merchants also provide prizes worth at least $50 for each category. When asked i...
The Roundup sponsored a beet decorating contest in conjunction with Harvest Festival. With over 20 entries, all of which showed great creativity, the judging was very difficult. Thank you to the Powder Keg, Super Valu and Downtown Bistro for providing prizes, and a special Thank You to the Powder Keg for being such a gracious host for the event....
Between the dry weather this summer and the oil impact, times aren’t exactly easy for the cattle ranchers in our area. A couple of our local producers provided some insight on how the season is going for them. “The oil impact for us is huge,” stated Howard Rambur of Rambur Charolais when asked if the weather and the oil has impacted him. Just like most businesses in the area, he is having trouble finding hired hands. As far as the weather goes, they have been able to do everything as sched...
Anyone who has taken the time to make the 15 mile journey just southwest of Wolf Point to meet the members of the Prairie Elk Hutterite Colony knows their hospitality is second to none. Upon your arrival everyone greets you like an old friend, offering up slices of watermelon and sacks of freshly picked corn to take home to the family. And of course you’ll be offered a seat at one of a number of long, white cafeteria styled tables for lunch. While seated and waiting for your opportunity to l...
Silaging corn at Hardy Farms, Inc. south of Fairview....
Imagine it is your turn to host the monthly supper club or bring a dish to a work gathering. You are in a hurry and need to find a quick dish that will really “wow” the group. Where is the first place you will turn? If you are like most Americans, one of the first places you will look is the Internet. Why? It’s fast, convenient and for an increasing number of people it is available at home and on-the-go. The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USADPLC) launched a new consumer website at the start...
Sidney Sugars is holding a “Big Beet” contest at each of its piling staions, just for fun. As of Wednesday, October 17, the leader was this 34 lb. 8oz. giant from Asbecks....
Bethany Wells of Sidney has a blast with her Grandpa Dennis Scheetz of Savage as they haul Jeff Jorgenson's beets....
