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6-2014 Winter Sports Academic All-State honorees from Sidney High School (3.5 GPA or better): Boys Basketball Rietta Iversen, Paul Brannon, Rylee Peterson, Cade Strasheim, Colin Moran, Brett Norby, Tristan Rohner, Logan Thiel, Brady Bell, Kory Halvorson Girls Basketball Logan Peterson, Lakayla Nentwig, LaTasha Weiferich, Hailey Steinbeisser, Kortney Mayer, Madison Thiessen, Lexi Prevost Wrestling Reanna Peterson, Chelsea Shirk, Braydn Rooks Cheerleading Amanda Valnes, Chantel Wilcoxon, Katlyn Winter, Tori Hill, Taylor Thiessen, Tessa...
On July 6, 2013 an unattended freight train carrying Bakken crude ran away and derailed, resulting in over 40 confirmed deaths, several others missing and presumably dead, and destroyed roughly half of downtown Lac-Megantic. It was the fourth deadliest rail accident in Canadian history. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the number of carloads of crude carried jumped from 9,500 in 2008 to over 400,000 carloads in 2013. These figures along with the number of recent accident...
The Williston State College (WSC) Agriculture Ambassador Program is rounding out the year with a heavy emphasis on production. The Agriculture Courses are wrapping up soon for the semester to enable the students to get home and start preparing for spring work and/or to start work in the Agriculture industry before the busy spring season arrives. Last semester, some of the Ambassadors took some time to speak to elementary students about Agriculture. Their presentation was mainly to introduce the...
In conjunction with Ground Water Awareness Week March 9-15th, 2014, the Richland County Conservation District announces a new ground water sampling program. Rural water users have expressed concern about the potential effects on water supply from oil development. Water users voiced concerns about chemical storage, production water disposal, frac water injection, waste management accidents at well-heads or injection pits, accidents and/or spills during chemical and product transportation and large withdrawals of ground water. The Montana...
DEQ and DPHHS Offer Flood Safety and Cleanup Advice Flooding can cause health risks in wells and homes Helena - Montana’s recent heavy snow falls, combined with frozen ground and a rapid warm up in temperatures, have prompted flood advisories to be issued around the state. Flooding can pose a special hazard to people who use private wells for their drinking water both during and after flood events. For those whose homes are affected by floods, the Montana Departments of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) h...
Sidney Gymnastics Club competed in the Shamrock Invitational at Mandan, ND on March 8. The level 3 squad stepped up and did an outstanding job. Five Level 3 gymnasts carried a 9.0+ average on all four events resulting in a gym record team score of 110.55 for a second place. Season high event scores included by 9.4 by Becca Deming on vault; 9.4 on bars Kat Hill, and 9.45 on beam by Liz Hill. Level 3 Individual Results: Hallie Andrew – Vault 9.15, Bars 9.15, Beam 9.0, Floor 8.8, AA 36.1 Allison Axtman – Vault 8.9, Bars 8.6, Beam 9.05, Floor 8.3...
The Sidney Wrestling Club took a group of 6th-8th grade wrestlers to the Montana State Middle School Wrestling Championships in Lewistown this weekend. This is the first official Montana Middle School Championship ever held. Placing at the meet for Sidney were: Christian Dean - 3rd Jace Winter - 3rd Kelton LeFors - 4th Waylon VanBuren - 4th Sawyor Thorgersen - 4th These 5 wrestlers qualified for the Team Montana Middle School Duals team. Team Montana will compete at the Middle School National Duals in Iowa in April. Also competing at the state...
Six members traveled to Billings on Saturday, March 8th to participate in the 31st Annual Suk Byung Park Invitational Tae Kwan Do and Judo Tournament. This event was held at Billings West High School Gym. Teams from Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and Washington came to compete. Results from Sidney competitors. Judo randori, free fighting: Shawn Daleske in the 14 – 17 year old white belt division placed 3rd. Cody Daleske in the adult green belt division placed 2nd. Tae Kwon Do forms and sparring divisions. In the 9- 11 year old green b...
The Jr. High wrestling team went to Lewistown Saturday for the State Middle School Tournament. This tournament is the new qualifying tournament for the Iowa Middle School Duals....
Barbara Bilbro is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Brandi Wevley, to Raymond Hansen, son of Lola and Arnold Hansen. A summer wedding ceremony and reception is planned for August of 2014....
Albert "Bud" and Anne Groskinsky have an insatiable curiosity and love of learning that covers a wide range of interests. They will celebrate their 59th anniversary June 1. As children of the Depression which shaped their thinking, Groskinsky's have worked hard, enjoyed life and remain very active as seniors. "It's been a great life," Anne said. Anne's grandparents, Jan Luczkiewicz, homesteaded north of Richey. Bud's maternal grandparents got the last homestead available in Dawson County. "That...
The Richland Red Hatters have been meeting for over 12 years. They don't pay dues or have officers. They meet once a month with a hostess (volunteer) arranging the time and place for lunch. Occasionally they have door prizes or table favors donated by the hostess. Approximately 10-15 ladies faithfully take part each month. Anyone over "50" is welcome- get a red hat & wear purple. (Not 100% required). Next luncheon will be at Footers, March 19 at 1 pm. Please RSVP by March 15 by calling Peggy...
Starting March 25th, the StrongWomen StrongBones program will be held twice weekly at the Savage Senior Center. Participants will meet Tuesday and Friday morning from 10AM-11AM to exercise and socialize. StrongWomen is a research-based strength training program for elderly women that has shown to increase muscle mass, improve balance and confidence, and increase bone mass. This free 10-week program was held in Sidney last fall. Participants learned how to correctly use dumbbells and ankle...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
Staci Miller has another hat to wear. She is not leaving her position as director of the Foundation for Community Care, but has started a new business in geriatric care management called Bridging Milestones. The business has been in the works for some time. "I've always worked two jobs," Miller said. "The canceling of the class I taught at Bismarck State College gave me the time to finish developing this business." According to their website, Bridging Milestones works with seniors and their...
Each year, 500 Montanans develop colorectal cancer, and 180 Montanans die from the disease. During the month of March, one of Montana Cancer Control Programs’ efforts will be to remind people of ways to decrease the risk of colorectal cancer, a disease that affects the lower digestive system. Regular colorectal screenings leads the list of ways to remain free of the disease. “The screenings are very effective at finding colorectal cancer in its earliest stages,” says Laura Williamson, cancer epidemiologist for the Department of Public Healt...
(BPT) - Determined, vivacious, passionate - a lot of words describe America's estimated 78 million baby boomers. This spirited group is redefining their golden years, staying active by working, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors. They know that in order to live life to the fullest, they must make their health a priority, and many are dramatically affecting their personal well-being with a few key activities that take 10 minutes or less a day to complete. Tavis Piattoly is a sports dietiti...
