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The 2013 Dummy Team Roping will be held at the VFW in Sidney, February 2nd. Entries will be taken from 4-5 pm with the roping beginning at 5:30 pm. Kids 10 and under will rope first, with adults following. It is a progressive roping format. People can pick one and draw one for $20, with a three head progressive after the first round. All interested people can come to compete or just to watch, as it promises to be an entertaining evening. There will be cash prizes for the top placing...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce has evaluated their programs and events to make positive changes for our growing community. To accomplish these changes the Chamber board has hired Laura Sanford as the new executive director for the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce. Sanford, a Mandan, ND graduate, is married to Watford City native Steve Sanford. They moved to Watford City in May of 1998. They have three children; Alexis is sophomore in college, Brooke is a junior in high school...
The Northeastern Arts Network proudly presents The Bottom Line Duo on Thursday, January 31st at 7:00 pm as part of their Big Sky Concert Series. The Bottom Line Duo is a unique husband and wife team that will forever change how you think about the cello and double bass. Classically trained virtuoso technique is paired with a stage presence of joy and humor that takes you on a journey that transcends the music. The duo is one of three internationally touring bass and cello duos in history and...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held its annual banquet Monday night. Pictured are award winners (back row L-R) Karen Olson Beenken of Blue Rock Products, Partners in Progress Award; Craig Price, Sunrise Spirit Award; Abbie & Keri Bolinder of Big Sky Embroidery Post, Entrepreneur’s Award; Keith Dynneson, Agriculture Award; Lynette Farr, Educator of the Year. Front row (L-R) Tammie Wieorek, Kathy Petty and Linda Youngquist of Reynolds Market; Horizon Award....
Dave Uhlich is the recipient of Reservation Telephone Cooperative’s (RTC) Exceptional Employee Award for the fourth quarter of 2012. RTC Operations manager Brooks Goodall says, “Dave is a dedicated employee who is conscientious and knowledgeable about his work. “ RTC Outside Plant Manager Cory Johnson added, “Dave handles a lot of things on any given day and does it well. He contributes a lot to the community in addition to all his work at RTC.” Dave started working at RTC in November of 2004 a...
Fellowship Church of Sidney has called a new associate pastor. Sean Banks has been added to the church staff to help with pastoral needs. Sean and his wife, Brooke, and son, Isaiah, live in Williston, North Dakota. Banks will be leading Fellowship Church’s new location in Williston, ND....
The Montana Department of Revenue estimates that thousands of Montanans could be eligible for property tax relief, but do not submit the annual applications required. The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) provides property tax relief to anyone who meets those qualifications, and there is no age restriction. In order to qualify for this program, taxpayers must own and occupy their home as their primary residence for at least seven months during the proeceeding calendar year, and meet the income requirements which range from $0 to $20,809...
It seems everyone wants to bury a pipeline from Canada to Texas. Has anyone thought of processing oil through a refinery in North Dakota and then deliver the finished product? This seems to me it could really reduce cost of gas and other products throughout the United States from a more centralized area than out of Texas. Lloyd DeBruycker, Dutton, MT...
Memorial services for Bertha “Bette” Sorensen, 81, of Billings, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT) were Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Pastor George Karres of Pella Lutheran Church of Sidney officiated. Interment of her cremains was in the Brorson Cemetery in Sidney under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bette died on Tuesday evening, January 15, 2013, at her home in Billings, MT....
Tickets on sale NOW! Only $25 for members and $30 for the general public. Tables are also available for $100 and $200. Become a member and take advantage of the member rate today! We look forward to Celebrating Chocolate every year. This year, we’ve reformatted the event. We’ll have amazing entertainment, and of course lots of chocolate and a fine selection of wine and beers to compliment the evening. There will also be coffee and plenty of ice cold milk. Our entertainment will be The Bottom Line Duo – find them online to get a taste of their...
There is still space in our workshops scheduled for Saturday, February 9th. The same workshop will be offered at 9am and again at 1pm. Marie Shirley Jones, from Red Lodge, will answer questions regarding her work which has been on exhibit at the MonDak this month, and will guide participants through several of her methods for dyeing and transfer work. She incorporates many artistic approaches into her unique and wonderful work. Come see her work for a preview of the workshop. Space is limited. Registration is $20. Questions or Comments? Email...
The following students tested for their Black Belt last Saturday, January 19th, 2013 in Sidney. Joshiah Kauffman, age 10, 4th grade. Hailey Christensen, age 11, 5th grade Katrina Meldahl, age 11, 6th grade Sarah Turek, age 14, 9th grade Tyker Baxter, age 16, 10th grade Sawyer Flynn, age 16, 10th grade They performed blocks, strikes, and kicks involved in Tae Kwon Do. They also performed 22 patterns, displayed their sparring abilities and finished with board breaking. The test was a great...
Are you ready for some practical parenting skills that are effective and easy to learn techniques you can use right away? Use Love and Logic tools to avoid un-winnable power struggles, reduce the whining and arguing from your child, and stay calm even when kids do incredibly upsetting things. Set enforceable limits that make your parenting words GOLD and not garbage to your child’s ears. Raise children who are family members rather than demanding dictators! Help kid learn from their mistakes and become responsible adults. Join us for P...
Imagine a world where you carry your medical history and prescriptions with you on a credit card. Where your doctor calls you to make an appointment to get your high blood pressure checked. Or where you can pull up a website and learn what surgical procedures actually will cost and which hospitals have the lowest error rates. Larry White, director of the Western Montana Area Health Education Center at The University of Montana, said this is where health care is going, and we’re getting there fast. Changes in health care are all around us. W...
Kolin Klang skates the puck to the net during a short Termite scrimmage. (Bottom) Watford City’s Jon Dunn takes a shot on goal against the Mayport goalie. The Oilers lost two games over the weekend against Grand Forks 4-2 and Mayport 6-0. Next action for the OIlers will be in the Grand Forks Tournament Jan. 25-27. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
“The Top Ten Mistakes That Break Up a Family Business” is one of two topics that Jolene Brown, a family business consultant, will address during the National Hard Spring Wheat Show on Tuesday, February 5. Jolene is an award winning communicator who has spent many hours sitting around kitchen tables and family business meeting rooms. She has learned what works and what doesn’t. During her first presentation she will discuss the following: 1)The top ten assumptions that create major problems for i...
On Saturday, January 19, the Sidney Gymnastics Club Level 4 competition team competed at the Julie Ziegler Gymnastics meet in Bismarck, ND. The results are as fallows: Bailee Vitt; Vault 9.505, Bars 9.2, Beam 9.2, Floor 9.3, All Around 36.75 Taylor Stewart; Vault 9.000, Bars 8.8, Beam 8.6, Floor 8.6, All Around 35.10 Cheyenne Christian; Vault 8.900, Bars 8.4, Beam 7.8, Floor 8.3, All Around 33.50 Liliana Johnson; Vault 9.000, Bars 7.0, Beam 8.5, Floor 9.1, All Around 33.65 Lorraine Coronato; Vault 8.600, Bars 8.7, Beam 8.7, Floor 8.4, All...
The University of Montana has 985 students who are degree candidates for autumn semester 2012. The total includes 72 certificates, 142 associate degrees, seven education specialists, 544 bachelor’s degrees, 162 master’s degrees, two juris doctorates and 56 doctoral degrees. There were 67 candidates for double degrees. The Montana students listed below are UM degree candidates for autumn semester 2012. An “*” after the student’s name indicates the student will graduate with honors by achieving a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher. A “**” afte...
The UM students listed below made the autumn semester 2012 Dean’s List. A “**” indicates a grade-point average of 4.0. An “*” indicates a GPA of greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0 was earned. Froid - Marissa Olson* Sidney - Kelsey Halvorson**, Megan Johnson*, Tyrell McPherson**, Zachery Nybo**, Tessa Rau*, Jordan Sullivan*, Jeremy Verhasselt*, Nathan Williams*...
Watford City’s Tyler Bates scores on a breakaway against Tioga. The Wolves defeated Tioga 61-49. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
The Sidney Girl Scouts will be once again conducting their annual Cookie Sale from Saturday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 10. They will be selling eight types of cookies this year for $3.50 each…Samoas , Thin Mints, Trefoils, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Savannah Smiles, Thank U BerryMunch, Dulce de Leche. If no Girl Scout contacts you, call 406-480-9236....
The wrestlers hit the road on Thursday evening for a dual in Tioga against the coop of Stanley/Powers Lake/Tioga-Ray. The Wolves were able to get out to an early lead thanks to a 7-2 decision won at 106 pounds by Jade Hepper, a pin at 126 pounds by Coleton Jore and a pair of back to back forfeit wins by Clay Jorgenson and Kyle Cook respectively at 132 and 138 pounds. After 138 pounds the Wolves led 21-9, but the Blue Jays were hitting the heart of their order. Six of the final eight contested...
Sidney Sugars Incorporated held its Top Ten Growers award luncheon last Wednesday, Jan. 16. The luncheon is held annually in order to congratulate the growers that brought in the best crop. Despite it being a rather dry growing season, this year’s harvest was a success. Although planting doesn’t usually happen until about the third week of April, a lot of the growers chose to plant earlier. Due to the dry conditions, those seeds did not germinate and start growing until they received moisture. I...
Karst Farms, one of Sidney Sugars Top 10 growers in 2012, does not believe in waiting for it to rain. “The year started out dry. We had to irrigate our crop to get them to start,” stated James Karst, of Fairview, MT. Karst currently farms around 2000 acres with his sons, Tim and Ted, to whom he gives much of the credit for their success. “They know how to do everything. If I’m not around, I can count on them and know it’ll get done.” Karst also contributes a big part of their success to...
Terry Cayko and his right hand man of 4 years, Toby Miller, came in first place for the second year in a row in the Sidney Sugars Top Ten Growers of the year for 2012. Terry and his wife, Vicky, are the 3rd generation owners of 6J Farms in Fairview, MT. They are currently farming approximately 1100 acres and about 363 of those acres are sugar beets. Cayko knew going in to the year that the soil conditions were very dry, “We didn’t have much for sub-moisture,” commented Cayko. “As soon as the...
