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Five Montana Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C. in early March not only to attend the American Farm Bureau Issues Advisory Committee meetings but to meet Montana's Congressional Delegation and visit two agencies that have a strong effect on ag policy-the U.S. Trade Representative's office (USTR) and the Department of the Interior (DOI). Members included MFBF Director of National Affairs Nicole Rolf; Tonya Liles, a cattle rancher from Terry; Megan Mattson Hedges, a grain farmer...
Because I grew up as a dry land farmer, when the Buffalo Commons was proposed in 1987, it didn’t take long for me to realize what was really going on. While on one side, it involved repopulating the Great Plains with buffalo, on the other side, it was a push to depopulate the Great Plains of people. That would be people like my family, church, friends, neighbors, and entire communities. What had been promised in homesteading – and earned by homesteaders and each succeeding generation – would be stolen back. Sometimes we dry landers are not a...
On Wednesday, March 7, a meeting was held at the MonDak Heritage Center by the Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) to explain the ongoing proceedings relating to the proposed Yellowstone Disposal landfill and to receive comment from the public. A review was given regarding the rules and prerequisites need by the applicant to receive the necessary permits to take the waste. According to Rick Thompson, the Section Supervisor for Solid Waste at DEQ, they have 15 days to notify the County...
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
On Wednesday night, March 7, I attended the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) meeting regarding the Yellowstone Disposal landfill, being proposed 4 miles southeast of Sidney and in close proximity to many family residences. During the Public Comment portion of the meeting I outlined my opposition to the project, in its proposed state, due to the many unanswered questions, the potential for harm it poses to our area and its location in relation to family residences. I said I didn't want...
The U. S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the appeal from the federal district court’s preliminary injunction against improvements to the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project on March 5, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Video of the arguments is posted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjFrJO_ei2A. Here are some first impressions of how the arguments went. Whenever I get the chance to go back through the video again, I might have some changed or additional impressions. A. All three judges knew the file. That is good B. Just like w...
Republican candidate Joel Krautter held listening sessions at Elmdale, Girard and the MSU Extension building in Sidney last Saturday. In a wide range discussion at Girard Hall, Krautter was asked about his stance on many issues affecting Richland County and Montana. He stated his firm desire to take his problem solving abilities to Helena and to always put the needs of Richland County first. He is generally opposed to the proposed Yellowstone Disposal facility, citing concerns about the...
The Lisenbee Blue Grass band will liven up the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. with its mix of country, pop and R&B classics as well as its own songs, all done in a traditional bluegrass sound. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments served but donations are welcome. The band is made up of members of the Lisenbee family: parents Travis and Angie as well as their children, Katie, Beth and Konrad. This talented family plays multiple instruments. Travis plays bass and sings, Angie...
RiverStone Health, in conjunction with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, has confirmed the first pediatric death of the 2017-2018 influenza season in Montana. The school-age child was a Yellowstone County resident. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that there have been total of 97 flu-related pediatric deaths so far this season. In Montana, the last flu-related pediatric deaths occurred during the 2015-2016 influenza season when two children under the age of 18 died. Influenza...
The MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show Committee and the Sidney Chamber of Commerce's Agriculture Committee have joined forces to bring you what we think is a great lineup of educational sessions, banquet entertainment, and trade show vendors. Ag Days will kick off at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 when the doors open for the trade show. After listening to suggestions from our ranching community, it was decided to push back the start of the educational sessions, so the first session will begin at...
The buzz around Richland County lately has been the proposed Yellowstone Disposal Class II solid waste landfill facility. The project is proposed on the east side of the Yellowstone River, located on 650.7 acres of privately-owned property, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Sidney, across the highway from the Thiel Subdivision. Due to weather events, the Department of Environmental Quality public meeting has been re-scheduled to 5:30 p.m., March 7 at MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave., S.E., Sidney, Montana. DEQ has prepared a draft...
Monday, March 5th has been set by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on the appeal by federal agencies and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project against the injunction on the fish bypass and concrete weir imposed by Judge Brian Morris last summer. The court has up to six weeks to rule on the appeal. The 40 minute hearing will be held at the historic Pioneer Square Courthouse in Portland, OR at 9 a.m. The appellants include LYIP, the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish & Wi...
The MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show Committee and the Sidney Chamber of Commerce's Agriculture Committee have joined forces to bring you what we think is a great lineup of educational sessions, banquet entertainment, and trade show vendors. Ag Days will kick off at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 when the doors open for the trade show. After listening to suggestions from our ranching community, it was decided to push back the start of the educational sessions, so the first session will begin at...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
This beautiful life started out being born to Gerald (Jim) and Wanda (Miller) Frank in Sidney, MT, where Sherri lived her entire life. Her siblings, Debbie, David and Donny Frank, all helped in forming very memorable and funny stories throughout their childhood. Sherri was working at the Centre Theater when she met her loving husband, Rick. They were soon blessed with two wonderful children, Shannon (Vine Grove, Ky) and Cody (Rosedale, Ind.). She and Rick raised their children in Sidney, and their children both served in the U.S. Army. Sherri w...
U.S. Senate candidate Russ Fagg made a campaign stop in Sidney last week. He is running as a Republican to unseat current senator Jon Tester. Fagg is a 4th generation Montanan, a former prosecutor, a Republican legislator for the 1991 and 1993 sessions and a judge for 22 years. Fagg spent 2 ½ days in Sidney, touring the highlights such as Sidney Sugars and Blue Rock Distributing, as well as visiting coffee shops and The Meadowlark Brewery. He said he really enjoyed his time in Sidney and...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
A benefit for Jagger LaDuke will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Sidney Country Club. There will be a free-will dinner from 5-7 p.m., a silent auction from 5-7:30 p.m. and a live auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Jagger LaDuke is a 4 year old boy who has been having seizures since his 3rd birthday, July 18, 2016. After two mercy flights to Billings, there is still no diagnosis. Jagger is now being tested for Alexander Disease, a form of Leukodystrophy, a disorder that affects the brain and central nervous system. Right now the doctors don’t h...
Sidney Gymnastics Club traveled to Billings, MT to compete in the Yellowstone Invitational Meet on January 27th. Results are as follows: Level 3: Natalie Judd-Vault 8.750 (8th place), Bars 8.15 (11th place), Beam 7.975 (4th place), Floor 8.70 (6th place), All Around 33.575 (10th place) Brook Skov- Vault 8.675 (10th place), Bars 8.45 (8th place), Beam 7.375 (10th place), Floor 8.30 (9th place), All Around 32.8 (12th place) Sophia Schoepp- Vault 9.15 (5th place), Bars 8.85 (4th place), Beam 8.05...
Monday, March 5th has been set by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on the appeal by federal agencies and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project against the injunction on the fish bypass and concrete weir imposed by Judge Brian Morris last summer. The court has up to six weeks to rule on the appeal. The 40 minute hearing will be held at the historic Pioneer Square Courthouse in Portland, OR at 9 a.m. The appellants include LYIP, the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish & Wildlife. LYIP...
A benefit for Jagger LaDuke will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Sidney Country Club. There will be a free-will dinner from 5-7 p.m., a silent auction from 5-7:30 p.m. and a live auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Jagger LaDuke is a 4 year old boy who has been having seizures since his 3rd birthday, July 18, 2016. After two mercy flights to Billings, there is still no diagnosis. Jagger is now being tested for Alexander Disease, a form of Leukodystrophy, a disorder that affects the brain and centra...
The buzz around Richland County lately has been the proposed Yellowstone Disposal Class II solid waste landfill facility. The project is proposed on the east side of the Yellowstone River, located on 650.7 acres of privately-owned property, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Sidney, across the highway from the Thiel Subdivision. The Department of Environmental Quality will be hosting a public meeting from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. The center is located at 120 3rd Ave. SE in Sidney. An open...
Monday, March 5th has been set by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments on the appeal by federal agencies and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project against the injunction on the fish bypass and concrete weir imposed by Judge Brian Morris last summer. The court has up to six weeks to rule on the appeal. The 40 minute hearing will be held at the historic Pioneer Square Courthouse in Portland, OR at 9 a.m. The appellants include LYIP, the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation and US Fish & Wildlife. LYIP...
Mucho Si Mexican Restaurant and the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held a ribbon cutting on January 12 in celebration of its third anniversary. Pictured are: Madina McGlothern, Sidney Chamber office manager; Susan Joy, Sidney Chamber executive director; Chucky & Desiree Guillen Molina, Mucho Si owners; Laura Schieber, Sidney Chamber and Freli Guillen, Mucho Si server. Located in the Yellowstone Marketplace, Sidney, MT, Mucho Si serves authentic Mexican food seven days a...
As a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County, Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative is offering Escape Room events during the month of January. If you haven’t caught on to the trend, escape rooms are all the rage in the entertainment arena across the nation. Similar to the game of Clue, escape rooms are a staged adventure game in which players are locked in a themed room, and must work together to solve puzzles and riddles to eventually unlock the door to escape. Figuring out each clue leads you to the next, and e...
