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Funeral service for John Pojorlie, 86 of Grassy Butte, ND, is 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church of Watford City, with Pastors Jay Reinke and Rob Favortie officiating. Interment will be in the Community Cemetery in Grassy Butte, ND. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Watford City is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. Fulkersons.com. John died early Thursday morning, November 1, 2012, at the Glendive Medical Center, Glendive, MT....
Rural Employment Opportunities (REO) goal is to help Montanans improve their earning ability through increased education and training. REO Employment and Training Specialist, Debi Delamater is located in Glendive and serves Eastern Montana. Qualifying applicants may receive free services that include: job search assistance and financial support for job-focused training or education. Delamater can be contacted by calling 1-406-852-0769 or e-mail her at [email protected]. REO’s Agricultural Worker Program is for farm, ranch and other ag workers...
Sidney High School held their Homecoming on Friday Sept. 28. Sidney won the Homecoming game against Glendive 41-7....
Sidney native Jim Miller has returned to Richland County as the game warden for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The Sidney High School graduate brings a wealth of experience with him having been stationed in Missoula, Glendive, Forsyth, West Yellowstone, Livingston and Gardiner. His transfer to Richland County was effective July 1. Miller will also be responsible for parts of McCone County and will help out statewide wherever he is needed. Miller’s main focus will be to work on and maintain landowner/sportsman relationships. He wishes to b...
Montana’s growing biofuels industry is vital to our state economy, our energy independence and our nation’s security. But the growth of this industry is threatened by efforts to undermine or eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “We’ve seen Montana-grown and Montana-produced biofuels power commercial and military jets, trains and commuter buses,” said Chris Christiaens, legislative and project specialist for the Montana Farmers Union. “We are just at the beginning stages of exploring Montana’s potential in this area, which is enormous. B...
The Sidney cross country team recently traveled to Glendive and Hardin to compete. In Glendive, Lakayla Nentwig led the varsity lady Eagles with seventh place overall with a time of 21:58. Layne Schafer led the varsity Eagle boys with fifth place overall with a time of 17:32. In Hardin, Lakayla Nentwig led the varsity lady Eagles with eighth place overall with a time of 21:55. Layne Schaffer led the varsity Eagle boys with eighth place overall with a time of 17:46. Also competing were Tori Hill with 23:53, Tess Ler with 25:18, Mikayla...
MDT proposes a rumble strip project for six counties in eastern Montana The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to install shoulder rumble strips and centerline rumble strips on several routes in eastern Montana. The specific locations of the proposed rumble strips are as follows: County Reference Route Type of Work Beginning Marker Ending Marker Custer U.S. 12 Rumble Strips Shoulder 48.8 51.8 Dawson Co. MT 16 Rumble Strips Centerline 1.4 23.1 Dawson Co. MT200S Shoulder...
The Culbertson FFA Alumni has partnered with Border Steel & Recycling for a fundraising effort. In tough economic times, people want to give to organizations but sometimes it is not feasible in their pocketbook. Now, farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, oilfield companies, welding shops or any other business or individual can donate scrap metal, aluminum cans and other recycleables to the Culbertson FFA Alumni. It is an easy way for people to donate all or a portion of their scrap to the program and at the same time, clean out fence...
Dr. Dale Speiser drove through Sidney on a little road trip a few months ago and knew as soon as he hit town this was the place for him. After getting a fifth wheel and finding space in the Yellowstone Mall, he was ready to start working. Dr. Dale was born in Miles City, MT, and has lived in both the eastern and western parts of the state. His family goes back generations in the Ekalaka and Forsyth areas. Dr. Dale did most of his undergraduate work in Rexburg, ID and Las Vegas, NV, and attended graduate school in Davenport, Iowa where he...
The Culbertson FFA Alumni has partnered with Border Steel & Recycling for a fundraising effort. In tough economic times, people want to give to organizations but sometimes it is not feasible in their pocketbook. Now, farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, oilfield companies, welding shops or any other business or individual can donate scrap metal, aluminum cans and other recycleables to the Culbertson FFA Alumni. It is an easy way for people to donate all or a portion of their scrap to the...
Dr. Dale Speiser drove through Sidney on a little road trip a few months ago and knew as soon as he hit town this was the place for him. After getting a fifth wheel and finding space in the Yellowstone Mall, he was ready to start working. Dr. Dale was born in Miles City, MT, and has lived in both the eastern and western parts of the state. His family goes back generations in the Ekalaka and Forsyth areas. Dr. Dale did most of his undergraduate work in Rexburg, ID and Las Vegas, NV, and attended...
Meetings Held to Discuss Timely Elections Issues and Best Practices for Running Successful General Election in November 2012 Secretary of State and Chief Elections Officer Linda McCulloch will visit county election offices next week in Terry, Glendive, Wibaux, Sidney, Plentywood, Scobey and Wolf Point to discuss timely issues and best practices for running a successful statewide election in November. The trip is part of Secretary McCulloch’s statewide tour of election offices, which she implemented to enhance the integrity of the elections p...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting two informational meetings to discuss the MT 16 / MT 200 Glendive to Fairview Corridor Planning Study. The study area begins on MT 16 at approximate Reference Post (RP) 0.6 at the I-94 Interchange in Glendive and extends northeasterly to the intersection of County Road 123 (RP 50.4) south of Sidney. The study resumes at Sidney’s northern city limit boundary (RP 52.6) north of the MT 200 intersection with Holly Street, and extends northeast on MT 200 to the Fairview city limits (RP 6...
Girls 8 & Under 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 6 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Boys 9-10 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 3 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Girls 9-10 100 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 5 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Boys 11-12 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 1 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Girls 11-12 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 4 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Boys 13-14 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 1 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Girls 13-14 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay 1 Sidney Tiger Sharks 'A' Boys 15 & Over 200 SC Meter...
John Seitz joined the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department June 6, 1985, retired April 7, 2011 and rejoined January 5, 2012. The fire department has been a big part of Seitz’s life, from when he was a kid chasing the fire truck on his bike, and enjoying the firemen’s picnics, to helping contain some of Sidney’s worst fires. He is one of only 2 three generation firemen in Sidney. His grandpa and his Dad were both firemen. Seitz has clearly enjoyed his time with the fire department and has a book...
The following Montana State University Billings undergraduate students excelled academically during the 2012 spring semester and have been named to the Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is an honor roll of undergraduate students who earn 12 or more credits which are not of a Pass/No Pass nature and who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better. Sidney: Janelle Buxbaum, Jessica Minow*, Cindy Staffanson, Alisha Steffan*, Derek Ullman Wibaux: Sara Bacon*, Aaron Maus Lambert: Ross Thornton* Glendive: Kalaena Cress*, Kelsey Erickson, Deidra Lee*, Set...
These days, increased traffic means an increased potential for flat tires along secondary and state highways. And with the busy season of farming and the general influx of oil related trucking activities, coupled with road construction, and the occasional piece of sharp debris, truck drivers often find themselves roadside with a blowout on a tire too monstrous in size to tackle changing themselves. For commercial truck drivers, help is just a phone call away. Expanding on their family business...
The Montana Department of Transportation announced that it will be constructing passing lanes on Highway 16 at the current construction site between the 19 mile marker and the 25 mile marker. District Administrator Shane Mintz said the change order was authorized this week and that the contractor was proceeding with the work immediately. At a cost of $2.3 million it is a substantial upgrade to the project. “Although we don’t typically initiate change orders of this size,” Mintz said, “the traffic conditions on Highway 16 have changed dramatical...
Dean Risinger stood with his friends from Fairview School anxiously waiting for the sirens of local law enforcement. The sirens signaled the start of the Montana Special Olympics Summer Games Torch Run from the North Dakota border into Montana continuing on to Billings. Risinger participated in the divisional events earlier this month taking home three gold medals and one silver. He began participating in the Special Olympics Montana three years ago. Risinger’s mother, Michelle Andreasen, s...
Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the recipients of 25 $1,000 Higher Education Scholarships to high school and college students within the Cooperative’s service area. Two scholarships went to high school seniors planning to attend a Tech School, three to high school seniors that will attend a Community College, three to current college students returning to college in the fall, and 17 to high school seniors planning to attend four-year universities in 2012-13. A $1,000 Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarship has been awarded to t...
Jim and Michelle Kelly have started a much needed business in Sidney, Sidney Shuttle, LLC, providing low cost transportation 24 hours a day, seven days a week to and from local bars, restaurants and motels. Jim had a similar service in Michigan and recognized the need in Sidney. “Our main issue is safety,” he said. “We want to keep impaired drivers off the streets and roads by offering them a safe, inexpensive alternative.” The company charges flat rates. It’s only $10 for the trip home from one...
Having a 30 year history in the bison industry, Steve Killorn, owner of Montrail Bison, has a great new product on store shelves; buffalo jerky and buffalo chili. Touting the properties of the meat as healthier, lower in fat content and with fewer calories than even chicken, he has found his way into stores all across Montana and North Dakota. With the help of his sales reps, Faith and Brenda, the company has managed to cement a relationship with Convenience store conglomerate, Town Pump and is...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) would like to remind everyone that motorcycle season has once again begun. Motorcycles can be difficult to see. They ask all drivers to be aware of their surroundings and look twice before changing lanes or entering roadways. All motorists should ride in a safe and prudent manner, and be respectful of all other users of the roadway. Know your motorcycle and your own abilities, and ride accordingly. Wear the proper safety gear. Take a Motorcycle Safety Training...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks generally takes a conservative approach to managing the state's paddlefish. This year all paddlefish regulations were consolidated into one location in the 2012 fishing regulations. Fisheries managers in FWP's Regions 6 and 7 say paddlefish reproduction has been poor or absent in recent years due to a variety of environmental factors. Combine these factors with increased fishing pressure on adult paddlefish, and conservative management is essential. The one exception is the Missouri River above Fort Peck...
Dawson County Democrats will host the Eastern Montana 2012 Jefferson/Jackson Dinner Sunday April 22nd at 5pm in the Hungry Joe Hall (323 East Barry) in Glendive, MT. Statewide and Local Democratic Candidates have been invited to speak. Confirmations to date include Lt. Governor Candidate General John Walsh (ret.), US Congress candidates Kim Gillan, Rob Stutz, and Dave Strohmaier. Local candidates include Fred Lake SD19, Jim Hicks HD38, and Ray Mengle-Dawson County Commissioner. “The annual dinner is a chance to meet candidates face to f...
