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Corey Jones, Watford City, placed second at 182# at the Carrington Invitational Wrestling Tournament last weekend....
After an extensive review of proposals, the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) is one more step closer to construction by announcing the field of communities to continue into the third and final phase of the organization’s building site selection process. The review of nearly 2,500 pages of submitted proposal materials from 10 Montana communities was conducted by the MCHF & WHC Board of Directors, the MCHF & WHC’s preliminary architect, Scott Cromwell, Helena, and the nationally recognized non-profit con...
Regarding the North Dakota Farm Bureau lobbying because Social Services is completely out of control: lobbying for one more government agency to be a ‘watchdog’ over them is not the answer. The government should never have the right to be kidnapping children or paying some ‘foster’ person to raise the kidnapped children. The outcry of parents across the U.S. needs to be heeded: GET RID OF THE SS ‘CHILD WELFARE’ DIVISION. There is no welfare for the children because of the SS. Children are severely abused by Social Services. The SS is literally...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club competed at the Milo Dullum USA Gymnastics Qualifier meet in Dickinson on Saturday. Sidney Gymnastics Results Dickinson, Sat. Dec. 10 Level 4 name vault bars beam floor all around Becca Deming 8.7 7.4 8.65 8.25 33 Hadley Garsjo 8.8 6.0 7.85 7.35 30 Zoe Morrill 8.9 6.15 8.0 7.85 30.9 Taylor Stewart 9.0 8.0 8.7 7.4 30.1 Bethany Wells 9.05 6.6 8.0 8.35 32...
The Sidney Middle School wrestlers traveled to Wolf Point on Friday night and to Glasgow with the JV wrestling team. No team points were kept in Wolf Point, but the wrestlers earned an impressive 1st place finish in Glasgow. The Sidney Middle School wrestlers will wrestle at their own home tournament at the Sidney High School this weekend Dec. 17. Please come support the team. Glasgow Invitational - Dec. 10 Team results: Sidney 1st - 94 points; Glasgow 2nd - 86 points; Williston - 3rd - 76 points. 85# Tristian Kohntopp 2nd 92# Casey Christian...
Will you have any medical expenses during 2011 that won’t be covered by a health insurance policy or a flexible spending account (FSA)? If so, you can open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account (MSA) by Dec. 31 to cover those expenses. Up to $3,000 of your deposit in the account, per taxpayer, is deductible from 2011 Montana adjusted gross income, thus reducing taxes. The Montana State University Extension MontGuide “Montana Medical Care Savings Accounts” provides information about the benefits of opening a Montana medical care savings accou...
Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced recently that Land & Water Conservation Fund Program federal grants are available to local, public and outdoor recreation projects in Montana. Applications are due by March 16, 2012. “It’s exciting to have this federal funding to help strengthen outdoor recreation projects in our state,” said Tom Reilly, Montana State Parks assistant administrator. Cities, counties, school districts, conservation districts, Indian tribes and others are eligible to apply. Typical facilities funded in the past...
Until recently, sulfur did not often limit crop growth in most Montana soils. However, modern NPK fertilizers contain less sulfur as a manufacturing by-product. Also, higher yielding varieties and more intense cropping are leading to the removal of more sulfur from fields, increasing the chance for sulfur deficiencies. Sulfur deficiency may be confused with nitrogen deficiency. Sulfur deficient plants are often stunted with yellowing upper leaves, in contrast to yellowing lower leaves, which are an indication of nitrogen deficiency....
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is praising the Congressional ratification of three bilateral free-trade agreements between the United States and Korea, Colombia and Panama, as well as approval of Trade Adjustment Assistance. “Passage of this agreement is a real boon for Montana’s farmers and ranchers,” says MFBF President Bob Hanson. “Whether you’re a grain farmer or a cattle rancher in Montana, these trade agreements open up new markets and it’s about time.” The three agreements in total are expected to increase direct export...
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Sidney, have recently confirmed the arrival of a new, troublesome form of net blotch in barley in the MonDak region. Sidney ARS Plant Pathologist Robert Lartey identified the new form recently at the Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory from samples collected near Sidney and at Nesson Valley in Williston. Dr. Lartey used a new DNA technique which he developed that can accurately identify the presence of the disease in just two days...
Entertainment, Inc.! has announced that it will be holding “You Can’t Take It With You” auditions Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. CST in the lower level of the Old Armory Theatre, Williston. Two audition dates are provided for your scheduling convenience, it is not mandatory to attend both. Please note the ages below are stage ages, meaning they are open to interpretation by the director in order to cast the strongest show possible. Grandpa (late 60s+): The highly intelligent and witty family patriarch who decided one day that the rat race just...
As the days and nights get colder, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s Weights & Measures Bureau has some tips for those purchasing firewood to heat their homes this winter. “We want to make sure that Montanans are getting what they pay for when purchasing firewood,” said Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly. Firewood is sold by a measurement called a cord (or by fractions of a cord), defined by State law as, “the amount of wood that is contained in a space of 128 cubic feet when the wood is ranked and well stowed. For the purpose of this...
Every year, McCone County invites all of the Fair Round Robin Showmanship Contest winners from surrounding counties to compete in the Champion of Champions Overall Round Robin Showmanship. The youth that compete are the best that each of their counties has to offer. Each 4-H member is asked to show all the different species of 4-H livestock and they are scored on their showmanship abilities. Richland County is very proud to announce that the winner of the 2011 Champion of Champions Showmanship...
Sidney Goalie makes a save against the Watford City Oilers Saturday evening on their home ice. The Rangers Defeated the Oilers 7-1 in league play....
What’s your favorite story? The Sidney-Richland County Library wants to know, but there’s a catch, you’ll have to show them, in their Holiday Gingerbread Contest. Use their theme of “Tell us your favorite story in gingerbread” to inspire your gingerbread creation or come up with your own idea. Your imagination is the limit, so build a doghouse, birdhouse, castle, train depot, skyscraper or anything else you can think of. Entries will be displayed in the Library during December, adding a little holiday flare to the shelves, and the best crea...
Especially important for seniors -Immune systems and other organs become a bit sluggish with age. Stomach and intestinal tracts may hold food longer, the sense of taste and smell may be altered and the liver and kidneys may not easily get rid of toxins. -Today’s food comes from all over the world and nearly 50% of our food dollar buys food that others prepare. Leftovers: Cooling, Storing and Reheating -Always refrigerate perishable foods within two hours. Do not cover hot food tightly. Leave lid...
Who of my generation doesn’t remember Corporal Rusty and Private Rin Tin Tin, and the exciting adventures they shared together each week on the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin television series? My sister and I delighted in these adventures and watched avidly each week to share in the thrills experienced by a boy and his dog. So, when I saw the book Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean, a flood of memories rushed back and I knew I had to read this book. As Orlean herself remarks in t...
Once upon a time in the early ‘80s, a young couple with three small children looked forward to Christmas with great trepidation. Father was out of work, Mother washed dishes at the Triangle, so the couple could barely make ends meet, never mind anticipating anything extra for Christmastime. Prospects for a bright, merry holiday looked extremely grim. Sure, they had a tree - a beat up mess salvaged from the dumpster that resembled a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Yep, they had decorations – hom...
Decorating a tree or trees at Christmastime has become a much-loved tradition for most of us. For many people of my generation, Christmas memories center around the tree and decorating its branches with cherished ornaments used year after year. Those ornaments came in all shapes and sizes, as the array of potential decorations for a tree were nearly limitless. Ornaments consisted of handcrafted items along with store bought ornaments of all colors and shapes. Decorations are limited only to...
By definition, the philanthropic spirit always finds an appropriate form of expression. We see this philanthropic spirit clearly each time we witness the desire of a child determined to give a gift to a parent or teacher. That determination will always find the perfect way to express itself. And whether it is another tie for dad to add to his collection or an apple for a favorite teacher, the value of the gift is beyond measure. Many often lament the fact that as we age many of our child-like characteristics seems to fade. Thankfully, however,...
The Richland County Health Department is saying that it is never too late to get vaccinated against influenza and that getting it now is especially important because the holiday season is here. All of our staff is encouraging Richland County residents to get their vaccine. “As families gather for the holidays, it is very important to immunize yourself and your family members.” “Everyone who has not yet received the seasonal influenza vaccine should do so before the holidays. The flu vaccine is the most effective and safest way to remain immun...
You don’t have to have the same foods over and over. Try these simple re-dos with holiday foods. Mashed Potatoes -Combine with a little chopped onion and beaten egg; form into patties and pan fry for delicious potato cakes. -Sauté green onions and puree with chicken stock and leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious winter soup. Add leftover or frozen vegetables if you like. Baked Sweet Potatoes -Mix a cup of mashed sweet potatoes into your favorite muffin or quick bread recipe. -Mix chilled, mashed sweet potatoes with beaten egg. Roll into cy...
