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Santa is super excited to be coming to Sidney this week. He will be making his way down Central on Friday at 2:30, as long as his trip to Sidney goes well. Santa said, “I’m checking on them early to see if they made my nice list.” He will be from getting wish lists from the kids 3-5:30pm at the VFW. Sissy MacGrady will be taking photos, which will run $10 for a 8x10 and $7 for a 5x7. That’s not all Santa is going to be here for, he’s going to be in the Parade of Lights that will start at 7pm. A...
Eight years ago, the Sportsmen Against Hunger program was started in North Dakota by the North Dakota Community Action Partnership (NDCAP) after assessing the state’s needs. What they found was that a number of people, statewide, weren’t getting enough food. After observing this, they started a venison donation program in order to help those low-income participants that didn’t have enough food to feed themselves and their families. North Dakota hunters can choose to donate their deer meat to th...
North Dakota’s deer gun season opens Nov. 9 at noon, and State Game and Fish Department officials are cautioning deer hunters to be wary of where they hunt. Late-season weather conditions can quickly cause North Dakota’s small and mid-sized waters to ice over, giving the appearance of safe ice. Nancy Boldt, department boat and water safety coordinator, said hunters should be cautious of walking on frozen stock ponds, sloughs, creeks and rivers. “Ice can form overnight, causing unstable conditions,” Boldt said. “Even though deer might be able to...
Fire danger is not typically a concern during deer season, but this year could be an exception in the southwestern part of the state. Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish Department assistant wildlife chief, said even though much of the state has received much-needed moisture the past few weeks, some areas are still dry. “With temperatures forecasted to be in the 40s on the Nov. 9 deer opener, we encourage hunters to use common sense and to exercise caution to prevent fires,” Williams said. Typically fire is not a big concern in Nov...
After a rocky start which included heat, rain and frost delays, the 2012 beet harvest was able to go full speed until rain and wind shut down several stations October 17 and 18. Sidney Sugars agricultural manager Russ Fullmer reported tremendous tonnage averaging 27 to 28 tons per acre, but a disappointing sugar average of approximately 17.9. “The frost the first week of harvest stopped the sugar, “ Fullmer said. “The plant also uses some of the stored sugar to regrow leaves, reducing the content even more. The sugar content would have conti...
American Crystal announced that Dave Garland accepted the position of General Manager of Sidney Sugars Incorporated effective October 8, 2012. According to the announcement, Garland will be responsible for overseeing the management of all factory site operations, including agriculture, operations, packaging and warehousing, maintenance and security to ensure the production of quality sugar and agri-products while ensuring factory profitability. Garland is excited about his new position and...
With warmer than usual temperatures and drought like conditions, the LaBatte family, like many area farmers, have spent the past few months managing their crops and fields while keeping watchful eyes on what Mother Nature might be planning. With the harvest season well underway for most, the LaBattes are busy moving their crops to the local elevators while waiting to see how their sunflower crops fare once they are harvested this November. “In the end, it all comes down to moisture and market p...
After a year of unprecedented warmth this summer, coupled by last winter’s milder temperatures, the debate over whether Old Man Winter will make an appearance this year is the topic of discussion for many. “It is difficult to predict exactly what will happen this winter in our area. I do not think it will be a particularly bad winter and may be milder than normal, but again, at this point it is really all speculative. The Climate Prediction Center in Washington, DC is predicting warmer, and mil...
Another harvest is very close to being completed and everyone is ready to celebrate. Join in our Harvest Festival Celebration this Wednesday through Saturday and salute the backbone of the MonDak region...Agriculture. We appreciate area growers, Sidney Sugars Incorporated, and anyone and everyone who has anything to do with providing the world with the basic commodity of food. Third and fourth graders have created masterpieces which will be displayed in stores this week. Register at participating merchants to win a bag of Crystal Sugar and the...
When people say the kitchen is the gathering place for families, the Sifers-Morken family comes to mind. In the 2011 Make it with Sugar Contest, 3 different generations of the same family placed in different categories. Joyce Sifers, her daughter Jennifer Morken, and Jennifer’s son Ryan Morken, age 9, all entered a recipe and won. All contestants who enter receive a bag of sugar, just for entering. Generous local merchants also provide prizes worth at least $50 for each category. When asked i...
The Roundup sponsored a beet decorating contest in conjunction with Harvest Festival. With over 20 entries, all of which showed great creativity, the judging was very difficult. Thank you to the Powder Keg, Super Valu and Downtown Bistro for providing prizes, and a special Thank You to the Powder Keg for being such a gracious host for the event....
Between the dry weather this summer and the oil impact, times aren’t exactly easy for the cattle ranchers in our area. A couple of our local producers provided some insight on how the season is going for them. “The oil impact for us is huge,” stated Howard Rambur of Rambur Charolais when asked if the weather and the oil has impacted him. Just like most businesses in the area, he is having trouble finding hired hands. As far as the weather goes, they have been able to do everything as sched...
Anyone who has taken the time to make the 15 mile journey just southwest of Wolf Point to meet the members of the Prairie Elk Hutterite Colony knows their hospitality is second to none. Upon your arrival everyone greets you like an old friend, offering up slices of watermelon and sacks of freshly picked corn to take home to the family. And of course you’ll be offered a seat at one of a number of long, white cafeteria styled tables for lunch. While seated and waiting for your opportunity to l...
Silaging corn at Hardy Farms, Inc. south of Fairview....
Imagine it is your turn to host the monthly supper club or bring a dish to a work gathering. You are in a hurry and need to find a quick dish that will really “wow” the group. Where is the first place you will turn? If you are like most Americans, one of the first places you will look is the Internet. Why? It’s fast, convenient and for an increasing number of people it is available at home and on-the-go. The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USADPLC) launched a new consumer website at the start...
Sidney Sugars is holding a “Big Beet” contest at each of its piling staions, just for fun. As of Wednesday, October 17, the leader was this 34 lb. 8oz. giant from Asbecks....
Bethany Wells of Sidney has a blast with her Grandpa Dennis Scheetz of Savage as they haul Jeff Jorgenson's beets....
Roundup Harvest Festival Coloring Contest...
Local Hunters Jim Zueger and Blake Olson hunted elk in Canada September 12-16 east of Lloydminster by Turtleford. The elk pictured above weighed approximately 1,100 lbs. each and both are considered to be in the 390 class. Olson was able to set up this hunting trip by searching online for guide services. “ You can get a hunting guide through an outfitter book or other ways would be word of mouth, talking about hunting with other hunters about where to go, then keep inquiring about it,” Ols...
Pictured is Camden Berka age 14 hunting pheasants and deer in Sidney Montana fall of 2011. Berka is a freshman at Sidney High School....
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...
With many Montana counties operating under emergency fire restrictions, hunters need to know that some private landowners and Block Management Area cooperators may be reluctant to offer hunting access until weather conditions improve. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges hunters to check in with the nearest regional FWP office before making final plans. Meanwhile, all hunters must be prepared to prevent wildfire statewide. "Hunters have a responsibility to be fire conscious," said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman in Helena. "It is a matter of human...
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....
Montana's outdoor crime-stopper help line, TIP-MONT, has a new online option to report poachers and other hunting-season violators. Now alert citizens can report poaching and violations of hunting regulations by going to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov. Click "TIP-MONT" to use the online report form. "TIP-MONT online is best used to report observations that might help solve a violation that has already occurred," said Brian Shinn, FWP's TIP-MONT coordinator. "The TIP-MONT toll-free number-1-800-TIP-MONT or 1-800-847-6668-is the best way to...
This time of year, it's often hard to tell who's more "birdy"-hunters or their dogs. And now, with the advent of Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters opening gates for up to 17,000 acres of walk-in game bird hunting, it's clearly a tossup. Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters is a pilot program that targets productive game bird habitats enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program for access and habitat protection. Landowners receive payment for allowing walk-in hunting for game birds during fall seasons on tracts of up to 160 acres of CRP and, in...
