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Members of a local surveying group agreed in a December 2016 meeting to donate new calculators to Culbertson High School for use in math and science classes. They donated $2500 to purchase 20 TI-84 Plus CE calculators for the math department at Culbertson High School....
The Eastern 2C District Tournament was held in Sidney last week. Boys Eastern 2C placers, first Mon/Dak; second, Fairview, third, Savage, fourth, Froid/Lake and the fifth place game between Bainville and R&L Fusion will be Monday 7:30 p.m. in Culbertson. Girls Eastern 2C placers, first Mon/Dak; second, Plentywood; third, Froid/Lake; fourth, Savage and the fifth place game between Bainville and Circle will be Monday at 6 p.m. in Culbertson....
On Feb 9th, Sidney Sugars was on Day 129 of a campaign expected to last 173 days, ending about March 25th, depending on the amount of shrinkage in the piles. Dave Garland, Sidney Sugars general manager, is one of the few who would like to see winter stay for a while. Colder temperatures help preserve the beets with the fluctuation in temperatures the biggest issue according to Garland. "The jury is still out on damage from the recent warm spell, but it does affect storage," he said. "We're...
On Feb 2nd, Sidney Sugars was on Day 122 of a campaign expected to last 173 days, ending about March 20, depending on the amount of shrinkage in the piles. Dave Garland, Sidney Sugars general manager, is one of the few who would like to see winter stay for a while. Colder temperatures help preserve the beets with the fluctuation in temperatures the biggest issue according to Garland. ”The jury is still out on damage from the recent warm spell, but it does affect storage,” he said. “We’re seeing normal storage effects so far, not worse or bett...
Miss Montana Lauren Scofield will be in Miles City doing school presentations as part of her crown to classroom school tours. She has been visiting schools across Montana encouraging students to pursue the fields of STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She will be in Savage and Sidney Schools on Jan. 16 and Culbertson and Bainville on January 17 doing science experiments and playing piano, her talent at the Miss America Pageant. At the crown to classroom tour Lauren will talk about the importance of basic STEM knowledge in...
Dr. Jesse Cole compares his reason for opening Sidney Dental to a root beer float. The way it is difficult to get the perfect balance of ice cream and root beer, it was hard for him to maintain balance at his practice in Scobey. Having been the only dentist in Scobey, Dr. Cole was unable to keep up with the demand of his business. “It’s difficult finding balance between having enough to do and keeping up with all you have to do,” he said. That prompted him to return to the San Francisco denta...
The blowing snow and icy roads did not hinder the Bovine Connection's turnout in Culbertson on Nov. 29. After a five-year hiatus, the Bovine Connection returned to the area thanks to ag agents of Montana State University and North Dakota State University and several sponsors. More than 40 farmers and ranchers showed up to the Culbertson Saddle Club Barn, where five presenters from Montana and North Dakota shared information about the current cattle industry. "People are scared of getting out of...
The blowing snow and icy roads did not hinder the Bovine Connection's turnout in Culbertson on Nov. 29. After a five-year hiatus, the Bovine Connection returned to the area thanks to ag agents of Montana State University and North Dakota State University and several sponsors. More than 40 farmers and ranchers showed up to the Culbertson Saddle Club Barn, where five presenters from Montana and North Dakota shared information about the current cattle industry. "People are scared of getting out of...
Funeral services for Evelyn Noftsker, 97, of Fairview, MT were held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 28 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Kelly Sloan and Pastor Larry Hanson officiating. An additional service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 29 at Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Baker, MT with Pastor Larry Hanson officiating. Burial was at Bonneville Cemetery in Baker, MT. Pictures, remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Evelyn died Wednesday, November 23 at Roosevelt...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club is bursting at the seams with approximately 200 gymnasts from Sidney, Fairview, Glendive, Lambert, Savage, Crane, Culbertson and Williston who train at the facility on a weekly basis. The Club is working to raise funds for a 1200 sq. ft. expansion which will allow for more space for each class, and better schedules, creating opportunities for more children to participate and more convenient times for parents. You can help the Club by purchasing a raffle ticket. Prizes...
Upcoming Programs Williams County Extension Service has a few programs coming up over the next few weeks. Bovine Connection, this program is starting back up! This was a great program put on by North Dakota State University Extension Service and Montana State University Extension Service, but had died out over the last five years. MSU Extension and NDSU Extension Service decided to bring this program back to the area. The day will be November 29th in Culbertson, MT. The time will start at...
Superintendent of Sidney schools, Daniel Farr has announced his retirement, with his last official day being June 30, 2017. Farr began his career in Culbertson, MT after graduating from MSU Bozeman with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982, and with his Master of Education in 1987. Farr and his family moved to Sidney in 1998 to be closer to his wife's family, and he became the High School Principal and K-12 Curriculum Director. "Being an educator was a natural fit. It seems like you follow in...
The 2016 Bovine Connection: Innovative Programs with a Practical Twist will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at the Culbertson Saddle Club Barn. MSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and industry leaders formed the Bovine Connection. It focuses on benefitting cattle producers in northeastern Montana and northwestern North Dakota, providing livestock operators with current information, an opportunity to listen to experts in their field, and a great networking opportunity. From 9:00 – 10am Lisa Pederson , E...
The 2016 Bovine Connection will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at the Culbertson Saddle Club in Culbertson, MT, and they are looking for supporting sponsors. The Bovine Connection was formed by MSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and industry leaders and focuses on benefitting cattle producers in northeastern Montana and northwestern North Dakota. They provide livestock operators with current information, an opportunity to listen to experts in their field, and a great networking opportunity. This...
The 2016 MSU Pest Management Tour is designed as a last chance opportunity for private applicators to obtain recertification credits before the January 1deadline in PAT region 4 (eastern MT). Each program will offer 3 private applicator recertification credits for attending either the morning or afternoon sessions. A private applicator may also wish to attend both sessions to accumulate 6 recertification credits. Commercial/government applicator credits will also be offered. Day 1, Monday October 3 Glasgow, MT: Cottonwood Inn, $15 fee at door,...
The 53rd annual Threshing Bee is happening in Culbertson, MT this weekend, Sept. 24th and 25th. Bundle threshing, lumber sawing, small engine display, a shingle mill, a lumber planer, and antique tractors are some of the historical machinery that will be on site. The Northeast Montana Threshers and Antique Association was founded in 1963 to preserve and demonstrate past generations’ farm machinery. Get a jump on the day by filling up at the Old-Time Threshermen’s Breakfast at 7:30am both Sat...
Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney welcomed Pastor Melanie Martin-Dent and her husband Ron in July. Pastor Melanie is a transitional minister, who leads congregations through the reflection process, learning from past church involvement and discerning where God is calling the church to go next. Additionally, she pastors the United Methodist Church in Richey, MT. She has spent most of her life in the Pacific-Northwest, graduating from college in Washington and graduating from seminary in...
The 2016 MSU Pest Management Tour is designed as a last chance opportunity for private applicators to obtain recertification credits before the January 1deadline in PAT region 4 (eastern MT). Each program will offer 3 private applicator recertification credits for attending either the morning or afternoon sessions. A private applicator may also wish to attend both sessions to accumulate 6 recertification credits. Commercial/government applicator credits will also be offered. Day 1, Monday October 3 Glasgow, MT: Cottonwood Inn, $15 fee at door,...
Father Edward "Ned" Shinnick was a priest to many, and a friend and neighbor to even more. He left a lasting impression of kindness, good humor, and faith on those who knew him. Fr. Shinnick was born in Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland on July 24, 1931. He attended St. Columban's Seminary and finished his studies at St. Patrick's Seminary in Thurles, Ireland. He was a man who came to Montana in good faith. After seminary school, he was ordained for the Diocese of Great Falls - Billings in 1956 and...
SSh! Don’t tell. There’s a fundraiser in the works that promises to be a costumed evening of prohibition era libations, dancing and philanthropy. This year, the Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation will host its’ annual Fall Fest “Flappers & Fellas” Fundraiser on Oct. 8 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. The roaring 20s event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail and mingling hour, followed by a three-course steak dinner. Micro-brewed beers will be on tap with seasonal Squashtoberfest and harvester cream ale from Meadowlark, as well a...
When time is of the essence, STAT Air is ready to fly patients to the hospitals where they can receive the advance care they need. Roosevelt Medical Center will now be part of the team assisting emergency medical patients from the air, following the RMC Governing Board's recent approval of joining the Northeast Montana STAT Air Ambulance Cooperative. The group, currently made up of hospitals in Wolf Point, Poplar, Glasgow and Malta, recently opened the cooperative up to other facilities in...
Ten high school juniors and seniors from eastern Montana participated in the 2016-Miles City MedStart Camp from July 17-21. MedStart Summer Camp is a 5-day summer camp program sponsored by the Montana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) system. The program is designed to encourage students to pursue their interest in a variety of healthcare careers. The aim is to provide students a chance to further explore healthcare careers, learn about college life, and realize it is possible to pursue higher education. Five MedStart programs were offered...
The Elks Lodge BPOE #1782 and the VFW Post #4099 invites all community, military personnel, veterans and their families to attend our 4th Annual Honor Ride and Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 30, 2016. This year we will be riding in memory of Charlie Boyer and honoring our Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Registration will begin at 10:00am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 123 3rd Street SW. Non-veterans will pay a $20 fee for their Shake Ticket. At 10:45am, we will have the flag raising and dedication, then depart at 11am for the 100-mile Honor...
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of a new primary care provider to the clinic. Bert Lepel is a physician assistant who joined Dr. Rajohn Karanjai's practice in mid-July 2016. As a physician assistant, Lepel sees adults ages 18 and older in the clinic under the supervision of Dr. Karanjai. Services offered include wellness checkups, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries as well as the monitoring and treatment of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure,...
Representatives from Shopko, of Sidney present a check for $250 to Jaimee Green, marketing/foundation director for Roosevelt Medical Center of Culbertson to help sponsor the facilities community-wide Health Fair & Kid's Fun Day, set to take place July 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. The funds will be used to help with purchasing educational materials and incentives for the event. "We are so appreciative of their support. We are committed to improving the...
