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When kids come to the emergency department at Roosevelt Medical Center, they are usually anxious and upset, either because they are sick, or someone they know is sick. One local group is hoping to ease the often scary experience of a visit to the emergency department, by donating comfort kits to the ED to distribute to pediatric patients in need of some comfort and distraction. As a direct result, they are also helping put worried parents at ease, who are concerned about how their child is...
We are pleased to inform you that the Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division will be implementing appointment scheduling at all driver license offices by the end of the 2015. The new scheduling system permits customers to better plan their day, as well as enables our staff to assist customers more efficiently and in a more relaxed environment. To best manage this process, appointments are required for all services except driver license renewals and driver license replacements; appointments are optional for these two services, but...
The Richland County Community Christmas Coalition is pleased to announce that the annual “Gifts from the Heart” gift distribution for the needy is scheduled for December 12, 2015. 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 a.m. until 2 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 Christmas Coalition als...
Tami Christensen was voted president of the Montana Equipment Dealers Association (MEDA) on October 8, 2015, being the first female president in the 107 year history of the organization. "I'm honored to be the first woman president," Christensen commented. MEDA is a group of equipment dealers from around the state that work to foster good relations between manufacturers, dealers, and consumers. The organization stays current on Ag related issues and is an active trade group on regulatory and...
Frances Lyons of Sidney, MT, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at Sidney Health Center. Arrangements are pending through Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Fort Union is soliciting comments on the Expanded Park Housing/Utilities Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA documents the results of this plan and the potential environmental impacts associated with the preferred alternative. The comment period runs through Jan. 11, 2016. The purpose for the Expanded Housing/Utilities Plan is to address critical shortage of employee housing that meets current NPS housing standards; increase the housing capacity of the park to adequate number of bedrooms as identified by the Housing Needs...
Registration is now open for the Montana State University Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology’s crop and pest management school. The workshop, which will be held Jan. 5-7 at MSU, will focus on forage and pulse crops. The 2½-day workshop will feature three guest speakers. Earl Creech, assistant professor of agronomy at Utah State University, will present two lectures on forage crop management; Pierce Paul, associate professor of cereal pathology from Ohio State University, will present two lectures on disease epidemiology and ma...
Business Professionals of America are offering Holiday Goodie Trays. These trays will include a large assortment of holiday cookies, candies, bars, etc. Delivery will be the week of Dec. 14. Payment is due upon delivery. Orders may be mailed to: BPA c/o Elaine Stedman Sidney High School 1012 4th Ave SE Sidney, MT, 59270 Orders may also be called in at 433-2330 or 480-5719 or emailed to Elaine Stedman at [email protected] $30 for 12” tray or $40 for a 16” tray....
Would you like a chance to win some extra cash for the holidays? All ages can show off their baking and decorating talents during the library’s annual gingerbread house contest. Chamber bucks will be awarded in the following categories: People’s Choice: $50 Most Creative: $50 Child: $20 (1st Prize), $10 (2nd Prize) Youth Ages 9-14: $20 (1st Prize), $10 (2nd Prize) Teen/Adult: 15 years and up: $20 (1st Prize), $10 (2nd Prize) Family/Group: $20 (1st Prize), $10 (2nd Prize) Voting for “People’s Choice” and “Most Creative” begins on Dec. 16 via F...
The Sidney Area Chamber Of Commerce And Agriculture’s Sports And Rec Committee Announces That NFL Play Off Books Are Now Available At The Chamber Office. Winners receive $50 for play-off games, $75 for NFC & AFC championship games and a “Stay-cation” Package (1 night stay at an area hotel and a complete get-away package) for the Superbowl. NFL books can also be purchased from any Sports & Rec committee member; Fred Lake, Nate Creek, Dan Peters, Salina Hagwood, and Jeremy Norby. Winners are determined by the score at the end of the 4th quart...
Elene Weege moved to Stevensville, MT from Wisconsin in 1998, after retiring from a medical business profession to pursue a career as a full time artist. Weege spent five years studying art at two campuses of the University of Wisconsin as a returning student and focused on oil painting and photography. She has exhibited at the Blue Buffalo Art Show and Sale, Cody, WY, Western Heritage Annual Art Shows, Great Falls, The Montana Professional Artists Association Annual Shows, Hamilton, and the...
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2016, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2016 include: Spring Turkey - April 9 Dove - September 1 Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion - September 2 Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel - September 10 Youth Deer - September 16 Youth Waterfowl - September 17 Early Resident Waterfowl - September 24 Regular W...
Montana farmers planted wheat varieties developed by the Montana State University Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) more than any other variety in 2015, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA statistics show that Montana planted 5.8 million acres of wheat this year, with 2.2 million acres of spring and winter wheat varieties developed by MAES. MSU wheat varieties accounted for approximately $500 million of $1.2 billion wheat sold by Montana farmers in 2015, according to MSU wheat breeding specialists. Some...
North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2014-16 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the State Game and Fish Department’s website for winter fishing regulations. In addition, anglers can visit the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, for an extensive list of fishing questions and answers. Some winter fishing regulations include: A maximum of four poles is legal for ice fishing. However, when fishing a water body where both open water and ice occur at the same time, an angler is allowed a maximum of four poles, of which no more than two p...
On behalf of the Energy Generation Conference planning committee, you are invited to participate as an exhibitor and sponsor at the 37th annual Energy Generation Conference, January 26-28, 2016 at the Bismarck Events Center. We are excited to announce that this year the conference will feature technology allowing exhibitors to scan attendee badges for contact information, and also a new program book app. This conference has become the premiere event in the Upper Midwest to showcase industry...
Sidney Gymnastics Club competed at the Milo Dullum Qualifier in Dickinson, ND on Dec. 5 – 6, 2015. Competing teams were: Dakota Star (Mandan, ND); American Gold (Fargo, ND); Bismarck Gymnastics; Northern Pacific Gymnastics (Miles City, MT); Devil Dog Gymnastics (Glendive, MT); Eastern Montana Gymnastics (Circle, MT); Gymmagic Gymnastics (Minot, ND) and Sidney Gymnastics Club. Level 3 Competition: Team competition: 1st place tie, Dakota Star and Bismarck Gymnastics, 109.550; 3rd, American G...
SHS Speech & Drama team headed to Wolf Point this last weekend. The team competed against 10 Schools. Drama placed 1st in class A Sweeps and Speech placed 2nd in class A sweeps. The drama team results: Humorous Solo: Scottlynn Anglesey placed 1st, Dramatic Solo: Laura Elmore placed 3rd, Classic Duo: Camden Berka & Sarah Turek placed 1st, Michael Stevens & Kaitlyn Tibbits placed 3rd, Luke Turek & Jaz Hodge placed 4th, Humorous Duo: Tess Ler & Tessa Hill placed 2nd, Dameli Aimbetova & Tianna...
The holidays can be a tough time for healthy eating. From the pies to the twice baked potatoes to the bacon wrapped everything, no matter which way you look there’s a reason to stray from your healthy diet. For some reason people tend to put off healthy eating during the Holidays, maybe it’s because their New Year’s Resolution is and always has been “start eating healthy.” The thing is, when you look up the definition of diet the first description says the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. When most people re...
The Montana Department of Revenue is notifying convenience stores and other retailers about a new law requiring a license by January 1, 2016, to sell alternative nicotine or vapor products. The department is mailing 1,800 postcards to retail outlets telling them they need to have the new Alternative Nicotine or Vapor Products License by January 1 to sell the products. “These products are commonly referred to as e-cigarettes, vapor cigarettes or vapes,” said Jim McKeon, Department of Revenue Unit Manager. “Even if you currently sell these vapor...
