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It’s hard to believe the kids are back in school and fall is just around the corner. Parents, grandparents, and many other friends and family will be busy attending the students varies activities such as sports, concerts and other exciting school events. The start of each school year is an exciting fresh start new start to reunite with old friends and a time to make new ones. Guess who else pays a lot of attention to our youth? Big Tobacco. They spend approximately $9.2 billion dollars a year at what is called “Point of Sale Marketing”. This...
The Sidney-Richland County Library held an event dubbed "Montana Libraries: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Opportunities" on Sept 12 in the library basement. Representatives from the Montana Library Association and the Montana Trust for Libraries met with Richland County leaders and library board members to discuss the importance of renewing and expanding state aid for Montana libraries. State aid helps to fund downloadable ebooks and audiobooks; online access to Montana historical and...
There are so many myths about the flu and the flu shot all over the internet, so in preparation for the Drive Thru Mass Flu Shot Clinic at the Richland County Fire Hall on Thursday, Sept. 29, we’ve busted a few myths wide open. Many people claim they avoid the flu shot because it makes them sick. However, flu shot vaccine does not contain any live virus, so it actually can’t make you sick with the flu. The vaccine contains inactivated virus, which means that once it’s in your body, your immune system can learn to respond to components of the v...
This year, on Oct. 1, Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, will be welcoming the usual vendors for the Richland County Farmer’s Market to join them for their first, ever, Tractor Supply market. The company announced on Aug. 10 that it would be hosting a nationwide Farmers Market event at local stores on Saturday, Oct. 1. According to the company’s website, www.tractorsupply,com, farmers, growers, craft makers, artisans, and other producers were encouraged to sign up and share their homegrown and han...
Average winners of the 44th annual Richland County Rodeo Club Youth & High School Rodeo are determined, which was held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3. The all-around winners are named: Senior high girl's all-around winner is Mollie Mae Ruth, Big Timber, her parents are Nathan and Laticia Ruth. Reserve girls winner is Brooke Billingsley, Glasgow, her parents are J and LeeAnne Billingsley. Senior high boys all-around winner is AJ Swenson, Huntley, his parents are Andy and Sarah Swenson. Reserv...
For the 2021/2022 Sidney Lion's year, eight Eye Care Assistance applications and two Hearing Aide Assistance applications were approved. Sidney Lions paid $1,568 in assistance. These funds come directly from Sidney area residents through our two major fundraisers, Christmas wreath sales and our Lions Trap Shoot. So thank you Sidney area for supporting Lions and your community! Each year, in partnership with the Richland County Health Department, Sidney Lions does vision screening at all...
Richland County 4-H and Reynolds Market are excited for the 6th Annual Community Hay Bale Contest! Why, you ask? It's fun, entertaining for all, and pulls the community together during the beautiful Fall season. Join the community challenge; sign up your club, organization, businesses or family to decorate a hay bale display. Hay Bale Decorating Schedule Signup Deadline: Friday, Sept. 23 - Any group, church or business that would like to participate in the contest or be willing to have a...
Virginia Hanson Oraw, 74, Waukee, IA, formerly of Dickinson, ND, and Sidney, MT, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Dickinson, ND on Dec. 23, 1947, to Vernon and Afton Hanson. She grew up on the family farm southeast of Amidon, ND. She attended country school taught by her mother, Afton. Virginia graduated from New England High School in 1965. She continued her education at Dickinson State College earning an elementary education...
The Richland County Health Department has held a mass flu shot clinic at the start of each flu season for the last 15 years, all of which have been made possible by hundreds of community volunteers. Making the 2021 Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic run smoothly took the work of 45 total volunteers and staff, which included 7 volunteer nurses, 17 support volunteers, 18 Health Department staff, and 3 AmeriCorps members, and logistical support from Disaster and Emergency Services and Richland County Public Works. A total of 400 doses of flu vaccine were...
The next mural that has been commissioned by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce is coming to life on the south-facing wall of Brenner, Averett, and Co. and the front of the Sidney Probation and Parole office. Local muralist, Afton Rossol, has been steadily adding more flowers and other details in an attempt to display her vision for the wall. She alone has been painting her mural there, but she will sometimes be visited by friends or family members who stop by to offer their support. Around Aug. 26...
Built in 2010, the Event Center at the Richland County Fairgrounds has been a staple on the grounds. After only 12 years it is already set for an expansion. It was built because there was a need in the community for a large indoor venue that could be rented out in sections. It has served its purpose well over the years having been the site of weddings, group and business meetings, banquets, fundraisers, fairs, and even competitions. Just Aug. 20, the fairgrounds were hosting three different events at the same time. Thanks to the ability to use...
Since the two top priorities for the economy of Richland County are workforce and childcare Richland Economic Development has focused on bringing solutions to our area. A Childcare Summit has been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16 at the Pella Lutheran Church multi-purpose room, 418 W. Main. The summit will focus on a wide variety of topics for anyone currently operating a childcare, considering opening a daycare or someone who needs to be certified in CPR and First Aid. The objectives of the...
MSU Extension Richland County is offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that young children can understand, school readiness, and much more. Classes start Tuesday, Sep...
Sorghum, sudangrass, and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids are a great warm season forage option. However, these plants contain cyanogenic glycosides that can be converted to hydrocyanic acid (HCN), also known as prussic acid, when the plants are injured by freezing, cutting, or crushing. Prussic acid can be very toxic to livestock as it interferes with aerobic metabolism, which results in lack of oxygen and ultimately leads to suffocation of the animal. Signs of prussic acid poisoning include difficulty breathing, staggering, muscle spasms,...
Montana’s Missouri River Country and South Saskatchewan Ready have partnered together to form a cross-border tourism promotion. Missouri River Country is a Destination Marketing Organization in northeast Montana. South Saskatchewan Ready is made up of nine rural municipalities near the Saskatchewan-U.S. border. Last week the two organizations met in person at the Scobey Golf Club House for a meet and greet and to discuss steps towards developing and strengthening tourism across the border. We have similar landscapes, attractions and things t...
For nine years, local farmers and gardeners have been able to help address nutritional and food security issues in Sidney and Scobey. Harvest to Hearts accepts fresh fruits and vegetable donations to distribute to area residents. In 2013, Volunteers in Action MT in partnership started a program called Harvest for Seniors. From July through October, every year produce was donated to be given to seniors who have signed up to receive produce in Richland County one to two times a week. Anyone in the...
Fourteen-year-old William Head had a successful first year at the Richland County Fair. He is a member of the North Road Renegades 4-H Club and shows steer, market lambs, and breeding sheep. He had the 2022 Grand Champion market lamb, Grand Champion pen of two ewe lambs, Reserve Champion overall lamb breeding, Reserve Champion female lamb under one year, and Top of the Class market beef. "I was very proud of myself this year! It really encouraged me to push myself harder next year. I have worked...
The Richland County Farm Bureau is holding its annual meeting Sept. 15 at the Elks Lodge, Sidney. The county Farm Bureau will elect officers and directors, select voting delegates for the Montana Farm Bureau Convention in November, and discuss new policy that will guide the organization in the coming year. Farm Bureau leaders and staff will provide brief updates on agriculture issues and programs Farm Bureau is working on at the local, state and national level. The meeting’s guest speaker is nationally known Glen Bloomstrom, Faith Community E...
This year’s annual E-rase your E-waste event is set for Sept. 9 and 10, so clear out those closets and storage sheds and recycle all of those damaged and obsolete electronics for free. “We’ve had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event, so we are excited to let everyone know that the dates have been set,” event coordinator Heather Luinstra said early this month. “Once again, we have partnered with Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions out of Billings and we will host a joint event with the Town of Fairview. Collection times for...
The Richland County Health Department’s annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic continues as a drive-thru format, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Richland County Fire Hall in Sidney. The Drive-Thru Clinic will serve adults only, and offers both regular and high-dose flu shots. No other shots will be given during the clinic. No appointment is needed. Flu shots cannot be given to those who have animals in their vehicles. Children may be in the vehicle, but may not receive flu shots. Follow traffic signs to enter the Fire Hall fro...
At the 2022 Richland County Fair & Rodeo, one of the fundraising events included Tough Enough to Wear Pink with the donations benefiting the Cancer Coalition. Total funds raised from Tough Enough To Wear Pink 2022 = $6,080 plus $100 from Allison's Cookie Jar. • 1227 spectators wore pink - 4 sponsors each donated $1 per person in pink. Sponsors include: Duane & Sherry Mitchell, Blue Rock/Whiteclaw, Prairie Electric and Sidney Health Center. • $500 from Calf Scramble - Sponsors: Brookman Rod...
Fourteen-year-old William Head had a successful first year at the Richland County Fair. He is a member of the North Road Renegades 4-H Club and shows steer, market lambs, and breeding sheep. He had the 2022 Grand Champion market lamb, Grand Champion pen of two ewe lambs, Reserve Champion overall lamb breeding, Reserve Champion female lamb under one year, and Top of the Class market beef. “I was very proud of myself this year! It really encouraged me to push myself harder next year. I have worked very hard all summer with my animals and hard w...
The Richland County Farm Bureau is holding its annual meeting Sept. 15 at the Elks Lodge, Sidney. The county Farm Bureau will elect officers and directors, select voting delegates for the Montana Farm Bureau Convention in November, and discuss new policy that will guide the organization in the coming year. Farm Bureau leaders and staff will provide brief updates on agriculture issues and programs Farm Bureau is working on at the local, state and national level. The meeting’s guest speaker is nationally known Glen Bloomstrom, Faith Community E...
If you are preparing to plant winter wheat soon, it is important to consider green bridge control to prevent wheat streak mosaic (WSM). Wheat streak mosaic is a viral disease that impacts small grains, including spring wheat and winter wheat, as well as durum, barley, oats, and corn, among other crops. Symptoms of WSM include yellow streaking and mottling, which usually affects the entire plant. Early infections lead to plant stunting. Wheat streak mosaic impacts can range from insignificant up to 100% yield loss. This viral disease is...
The McNally family had a successful season at the Richland County Fair. Seventeen-year-old Cooper McNally had the 2022 Grand Champion market hog, breeding gilt, and he won the Champion of Champions title with his gilt. He was also titled 2022 Grand Champion Senior Showman for both hogs and beef projects and he won the Round Robin. His 9-year-old sister Brynlee had the 2022 Reserve Champion market hog, goat, and steer. She was also the 2022 Grand Champion Novice Pig and Goat Showman and Reserve Champion Novice Beef Showman. On top of this,...
