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Brian Gion, Marketing Director for the Northern Pulse Growers Association, is the featured luncheon speaker at the MonDak Ag Research Summit set for Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Richland County Event Center (on the fairground) in Sidney. Gion will be giving an update on the 2017 pulse crop, including yield, quality and markets, as well as covering what “the upcoming 2018 crop year might look like.” Gion joins scientists from the MonDak area’s three ag research centers who will be providing their own updates to producers on research relev...
Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, formerly Miss North Dakota 2017, was honored at a Homecoming Celebration in Williston ND on Friday, Nov. 3 and in Bismarck ND on Saturday, Nov. 4. She is the first Miss North Dakota to be crowned Miss America in the 70 year history of the Miss ND Organization. In Williston, the Sidney High School Band, under the direction of Kylie Sundt entertained the crowd. Several hundred people attended the celebrations, which included greetings from ND Lt. Governor Brent Sanford...
Don Steinbeisser of Sidney recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Montana Water Resources Association (MWRA) and its counterparts in North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming citing his lifelong dedication and concern for agriculture and water users throughout Montana, and for his effort and participation as a director of the MWRA. Steinbeisser has served on the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District board of directors for 50 years, including 29 years as president and still...
The City of Sidney will be collecting trash on Thursday, Nov. 9 for those whose normal collection day is Friday, Nov. 10 due to the Veterans Day holiday. Please have roll out cans curbside by 7 a.m on Thursday. Any questions call 406-480-1530....
Canisters at the Richland County landfill have been closed temporarily due to the dumping of about 30 barrels of oil over two weekends. County Commissioners said the canisters will reopen on Thursday, November 9th but Commissioner Loren Young said,“If the abuse starts up again, we will consider closing them again.” The county has seen an uptick in dumping at sites in Lambert and Savage as well as at the landfill. The canisters are designed to accommodate “under the sink” garbage and small branches, etc. not truckloads of trash. Lately, the sit...
“Design Your Succession Plan” is a workshop specially written to help farm and ranch families get started on their succession plan. This interactive series will be held on November 28, 30 and December 7 at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County Office at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. Classes will start at 1:30 pm CT and conclude by 4:30 pm CT. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Class participants will receive a workbook to help them prepare a vision for the future of...
The Sidney Eagles defeated Dillion last Saturday afternoon in quarterfinal playoffs, 38-22. The Eagles will host Columbia Falls this Saturday at 1 p.m. in the semi-final playoffs. Christian Dean catches an interception in the game. (Photo by Pam McGlothlin)...
Private funeral services were held for David Fasching, 63, of Sidney at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Family received friends on Saturday, November 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dave died on Monday, October 30 at Sidney Sugars, Sidney, MT....
Healthy Smiles Dental and Orthodontics will host a Veterans Day special on Thursday, Nov. 9 with free cleanings and exams for all veterans. Please call 406-433-7645 to set up your appointment today. Healthy Smiles is located at 203 2nd Ave. SW in Sidney....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting Nov. 1, 2017, farmers and ranchers with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net program may enroll for the 2018 crop year. The enrollment period will end on Aug. 1, 2018. “Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers must enroll by signing a contract each program year,” said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steve Peterson. “I encourage producers to contact their local FSA offic...
North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director Brian Haugen today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers for the 2017 FSA County Committee elections on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by Dec. 4, 2017, to ensure that their vote is counted. “County committee members represent the farmers and ranchers in our North Dakota communities,” said Haugen. “Producers elected to these committees have always pla...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces Paleoindians of Montana: 13,000 to 8,000 Years Ago by Ruthann Knudson on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. Montana was a different landscape 13,000 years ago, with glacial melt water to the north, more ice in the mountains, and a climate cooler than today's-and paleoindian people lived here! Knudson discusses the Montana Anzick/Wilsall, Barton Gulch, Indian Creek, MacHaffie, and Mill Iron archaeological...
FFA members at Richey High School hosted their Annual Harvest Banquet. The purpose of the Banquet is to raise money to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The FFA members prepared food for the banquet and provided the free meal to the community. The members also prepared gift baskets to be auctioned off at the Harvest Banquet by Rick Kniepkamp....
The Richland County Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for those in need is scheduled for December 9, 2017. The event will once again be held at the Masonic Temple (on Main, across from the Courthouse) in Sidney. The hours for the distribution will be from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and recipients will be allowed to choose gifts for a child that resides full time in their home and is under the age of 18. Recipients must be residents of Richland County. The Gifts from the Heart pro...
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is holding their annual fall bazaar and bake sale on Saturday November 11, beginning at 9 a.m., 211 East Holly Street in Sidney. Bring a friend and come for a fresh baked cinnamon roll and coffee or just enjoy some shopping for that VIP in your life. Choose from a selection of specialty gift baskets, crafts and quilts. Baked goods will also be available for sale. Soup and sandwiches, pie and coffee will also be available for purchase....
Everybody knows that life has ups and downs. Life sometimes seems to have too much pain and misfortune. Hundreds of books have been written about the subject – dating back to Old Testament times. We still do not understand why people have to suffer. I will try to briefly discuss the medical, religious, and psychological aspects of this topic. It is a subject I can relate to (medically and personally), have researched at length, but certainly do not have all the answers. A large amount of physical pain is actually useful. If you didn’t feel pain...
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Lily Reisig, daughter of Lincoln and Kelly Reisig, as the Student of the Quarter. Lily is very hard working and strives to do her best at everything she does. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to teachers and students alike. She is respectful and completes her tasks throughout the day with a smile on her face. Lily is kind and does her best to make sure everyone is included. Lily is polite and follows the rules in the classroom, lunchroom...
The Sidney High School Speech, Drama & Debate Team travelled to Billings this weekend participating in the Eastern Opener. Competing against 18 Schools from AA,A,B & C, the Drama Team finished 3rd overall in Sweeps, with freshman Kyla Carlson placing 8th and Senior Atlas Hill placing 1st in Dramatic Solo. The team travels to Miles City next week. (Photo by Christy Pierce)...
The 15th Annual Parade of Trees will take place Friday, November 24 at the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney, MT. Viewing starts at 3 p.m. with the auction commencing at 5 p.m. Jeremy Norby will be the auctioneer. This joint fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County and the MonDak Heritage Center benefits youth programs at each facility. Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to decorate a Christmas tree or wreath and bring it to the MDHC between November 14 and 21. There will also be special ornaments for sale...
The Sidney Eagle Foundation had its beginning in 2001 with its first major project, bleachers and the announcer’s booth at Swanson Field. Since that time, the Eagle Foundation has continued to help fund numerous K-12 school projects through fund raising and with generous giving from our school community. A project that remains unrealized is the construction of a Concessions area and Restroom Facility on the northside of Swanson Field. This facility serves the community as well as area schools for hosting of district/divisional track meets a...
Sidney Health Center was awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network's Quality Improvement Award for its work on Emergency Transfer Communication. Awards were announced during the general session at the MHA Annual Convention held in Billings, MT this fall and the award was received at a recent Performance Improvement Network area meeting. The Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network (PIN) is a voluntary membership of 48 critical access hospitals throughou...
Our school superintendents, administrators, and teachers have a great deal of responsibility to our children. Year round they provide opportunity for our children to learn, grow, adapt, excel and succeed; not just in the academic field, nor just in athletic areas either. The school has also become the place to learn good behaviors, positive self-image and the six pillars of character: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, and CITIZENSHIP. In building our youth using these pillars, the school invariably is involved in preve...
One of the greatest privileges of serving Montana in Washington, D.C. has been hearing the most admirable stories of Montanans who have fought for our nation all across the globe. Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow served as an Army scout during WWII and fulfilled the requirements to become a war chief. Ben Steele served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was captured by the Japanese – he was a prisoner of war for 1,244 days during WWII. David Thatcher took part in the Doolittle Raid and was awarded the Silver Star. If you’ve ever seen the movie, “Thirty Sec...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (the Company) today announced its first-ever sale of Bakken oil specifically for delivery overseas. The Company has sold 1,005,000 barrels of Bakken crude oil for November delivery to Atlantic Trading and Marketing ("ATMI"), which intends to export the oil to China. Daily sales transactions of 33,500 barrels per day in November will take place in Cushing, Oklahoma. ATMI then plans to transport the oil for...
Students who are selected to be a "Soaring Eagle" are students who display positive school spirit and are supportive of fellow students, do his or her best academically, participate in at least one school activity, are considerate and respectful of others, are goal-oriented and are all around good students of Sidney High School. Three students will be selected at the end of each month, beginning in October, from each of the four grades. Selections will be made by class officers and their...
