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There will be live entertainment on East Main from 4-6pm. This year’s entertainment so far will include: Cutting Edge Dance Studio with both solo and group performances, Larry Riggs with a vocal performance, Tami Meras with a vocal performance, Fred Barkley with a vocal performance and high school girls, Shawnee Tyler & Taylor Thiessen with a vocal duet. There may be a few more added just before the evening. If you are interested in performing, contact Diane Sorenson at 406-4...
Steve Pust has been named 2012 Cooperator of the Year, by the Richland County Conservation District. The district looks at the different conservation practices implemented on the operations and if they work on a comprehensive plan of conservation. They also take into consideration their willingness to work with the District on projects and other conservation entities. Pust was chosen following consideration of all of his efforts towards Irrigation conservation and water quality issues. “This i...
BMI Training & Consulting is now offering Safety and Emergency Training and consulting services, including full range OSHA training and compliance counseling locally. After working in numerous positions, owner Ron Gordy believes safety is key. Gordy stated, “Montana is the worst state in the nation as far as workers compensation goes.” He has trained over 1000 people with his more personal approach with his seminars, rather than all business. Gordy believes, “If a person is more informed they...
The Rocky Mountain Section PGA Foundation has named five students as Yellowstone Chapter PGA Scholarship Award winners for 2012. The 2012 Yellowstone Chapter PGA Scholarship Award winners are: Emily Buckner, Livingston, MT; Mathew Johnerson, Ennis, MT, Jessica Johnson, Riverton, WY; Marcus Mayer, Sidney, MT, and Brandon McIver, Billings, MT. Each Yellowstone Chapter PGA Scholarship Award winner will receive $1,000.00 to assist with expenses related to their college education for the 2012-2012...
In the spirit of observing Co-op Month October 1- October 31st Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association will be holding its annual coat and food drive. With the increase in the cost of food and necessities there is an overwhelming need for help. It’s a great time of the year to clean out your closets and find any hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, boots and coats that you no longer have use for. You can drop off any monetary donations, non-perishable food items or hygiene supplies such as laundry detergent, toothpaste, deodorant etc. to the L...
The State Historical Society of North Dakota will host the ghosts of Fort Buford, on Saturday October 20th, as they share why they came to rest in their current location, this historic cemetery. The 8th Annual Fort Buford Cemetery Walk will begin at 7:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm (Central Time) at the Fort Buford State Historic Site (located 21 miles NE of Sidney). Tours will be every 15 minutes, followed by refreshments and Halloween activities at The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence...
Say goodbye to bolo ties. Whoever replaces Gov. Brian Schweitzer after November’s election will be making an executive neckwear change. But that may be one of the few areas in which the candidates agree. The race featuring piles of out-of-state money pits Attorney General Steve Bullock, the Democrat, against former Congressman Rick Hill, the Republican. Throw in Libertarian candidate Ron Vandevender and independent Bill Coate and you’ve got the cast of Montana Governor 2012. The major-party riv...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed Montana’s first influenza cases of this season. As of October 2, 2012 a total of four cases have been confirmed in Park and Yellowstone counties. The individuals are two teens and two adults. This is earlier than in 2011 and 2010 when the first cases were not confirmed until late November. State and local public health authorities indicate vaccine is widely available and strongly recommend taking advantage of the vaccine. Influenza vaccination is recommended for e...
The MonDak Heritage Center is pleased to announce the opening of Edith Freeman’s Montana Seasons. The late Edith Freeman was an artist, teacher and rancher. Her lush and serene woodblock prints capture central Montana in all its varied seasons, evoking memories and reminding us of our region’s beauties. Born in 1913 in Broadview, Montana, Freeman moved to Billings in 1919, where she attended Billings public schools and received her B.A. and M.S. from Eastern Montana College (now MSU...
Montana’s public broadcasting services, Montana Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and MontanaPBS, have joined with The University of Montana School of Journalism to launch an election year website and collaborate on broadcast debates and election programming. The website, http://montanapublicmedia.org, will archive all the broadcast and online material produced by the partners. It also will provide links to other Web resources. “The goal is to be a ‘go-to’ site for citizens who want to learn more about the candidates and the races,...
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...
Kaleb Jimison poses with this nice 4x4, 150 class whitetail. It was shot opening day of bow season on an island in the Yellowstone River near Sidney....
In the spirit of observing Co-op Month October 1- October 31st Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association will be holding its annual coat and food drive. With the increase in the cost of food and necessities there is an overwhelming need for help. It’s a great time of the year to clean out your closets and find any hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, boots and coats that you no longer have use for. You can drop off any monetary donations, non-perishable food items or hygiene supplies such as l...
On September 1, 2012, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) started its fall smoke management program. Open burners are required to burn only during the time periods specified by DEQ, which can be obtained by visiting DEQ’s website at www.burnclosures.mt.gov or calling the DEQ Ventilation Hotline at 800-225-6779. The DEQ makes daily dispersion and air quality forecasts for all airsheds, which is available at the website. Burning will be restricted as necessitated by ventilation and air quality conditions. The residents of Y...
The town of Sidney is situated all the way on the eastern edge of the state, but despite the distance, Phil Johnson’s heart is always close to The University of Montana. The Distinguished Community Service Award, presented to Phil at Saturday’s game, recognizes support of and service to UM and its athletic programs, as well as service to hometown communities. It is presented by the University and coordinated by the Office of Alumni Relations, Grizzly Athletics and the Grizzly Scholarship Ass...
Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is located 22 miles southwest of Williston at Fort Buford. Beginning on Sept. 16, 2012, the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center’s winter visitation hours will be Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. (CT) The Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. At the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, the chateau home in Medora will close for the 2012 season on Sept. 15, but the site’s interpretive center is open year-round. Interpretive Center winter hou...
This weekend is your last chance to clear that old computer out of your closet before the snow flies. The “E-rase your E-waste” program is hosting its final collection for 2012 this Friday and Saturday, Sept 7-8, at the Richland County Shop, 2140 W. Holly in Sidney, next to the Fairgrounds. Already 160-plus individuals, businesses, government agencies and organizations have recycled 291 monitors; 283 processors, 166 printers and 139 TVs, along with thousands of smaller items at the group’s four...
Wednesday is “Sale Day” in Sidney. For many, many years Wednesday was the day to come to town, go to the livestock sale and then shop and conduct other business, before enjoying a great dinner and heading home. With the purchase of Yellowstone Livestock, Prewitt & Co. is hoping to bring those days back to Sidney. The Montana Board of Livestock approved the purchase August 1 and the new Sidney Livestock Market Center, LLC held its first sale August 8. Tim and Kristin Larson will manage the Center, while Christy Albin will stay as office man...
Experts on Montana insects, pesticides, rodents and weeds will present half-day and all-day workshops from Oct. 8 to 11 to help residents of 11 south-central Montana counties renew their private pesticide applicator licenses before the end of the year. Individuals who wish to purchase, use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or lease need a private applicator license. Private applicators in Big Horn, Carbon, Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum, Stillwater, Sweetgrass, Wheatland and...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation is pleased with the progress made to date on the Yellowstone Bison trial taking place in Park County. In a conference call this morning, Hertha Lund, attorney for MFBF, noted three-quarters of the testimony for the trial has been completed, with the final phase scheduled in Park County Nov. 5. The final phase will include two hours of testimony to finish the trial along with hearing a summary judgement motion including MFBF’s challenge that the state didn’t comply with the Montana Environmental Policy Act rep...
Archery hunters in Montana once again have the opportunity to pursue wolves this fall. For the upcoming season, archery hunters can pursue wolves throughout Montana beginning Sept. 1, Sept. 15 for backcountry rifle hunting and Oct. 15 for the general rifle season. The archery season will close Oct. 14 and the general season will end Feb. 28, 2013. Montana’s first wolf trapping season will run Dec. 15 through Feb. 28, 2013, but to participate all prospective trappers are required to attend a certification class to learn more about what it w...
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 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes to 2013 fishing regulations. The proposed changes to current regulations are listed below. Central District Changes in the Centennial Valley include: Elk Lake allow catch-and-release angling only for Arctic grayling. Red Rock Creek and Widgeon Pond expand cutthroat trout harvest opportunities. Upper Red Rock Creek allow catch-and-release angling only for Arctic grayling and expand cutthroat trout harvest opportunities Yellowstone River eliminates the exception...
Wednesday is “Sale Day” in Sidney. For many, many years Wednesday was the day to come to town, go to the livestock sale and then shop and conduct other business, before enjoying a great dinner and heading home. With the purchase of Yellowstone Livestock, Prewitt & Co. is hoping to bring those days back to Sidney. The Montana Board of Livestock approved the purchase August 1 and the new Sidney Livestock Market Center, LLC held its first sale August 8. Tim and Kristin Larson will manage the Cen...
Fort Buford comes to life on Saturday, August 18, 2012, with living history and historical presentations. The Fort Buford site, located 22 miles southwest of Williston, is managed and maintained by the state’s history agency, the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Programs will be featured throughout the day. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regiment Association of Williston will provide demonstrations on marching, a cannon drill, and history on the life of a frontier soldier in the late 1800s. Ann Marks of J...
