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The Sidney-Richland County Library Foundation is looking to recruit new board members, invite members of the community to become Friends of the Library, and share how they plan to support the Library Board of Trustees in building a 21st century ready facility for our Library. Anyone with an interest in the Library or life-long learning opportunities in Richland County is encouraged to come to the meeting on April 30th, 6:30pm at the Library. The Library is a critical piece of infrastructure for our community, and Library programs and services...
The Muddy Buck Chapter of Williston wants to remind you that their banquet is coming up on Saturday, May 5 and that by reserving your tickets by Monday, April 30, you will be entered into a chance at 1911 .45 Cal handgun. The banquet will be held at the Airport International Inn, 3601 2nd Ave. W., with no-host social at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. They will again have many guns including the .50 Cal and a pre-banquet raffle is going on now for a AR-.223 called the Dakota Hunter (nickel plated with gold engravings). They also have many guns...
The North Dakota Field Office of USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts an annual survey of farmers and ranchers to obtain average rental rates and the value of rental land in their localities. Approximately 4,600 North Dakota agricultural producers were sampled for this survey conducted Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2012. More than 2,950 reports were collected with almost 2,150 containing positive data. We recently received a copy of the survey report and will share it upon request. It a...
The 6th Grade Sidney Boys finished up their Traveling Team Season with a 15-3 record and won three tournaments (Dickinson, Sidney and Beach)....
Gone Fishin!...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is seeking nominations of Montana ranches for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award. Each year, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. This award recognizes Montana ranchers who are at the forefront in conservation and stewardship and are willing to serve as examples for other ranchers. “Montana ranchers take great pride in caring for t...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to private shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program, and for a grant application, go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov , click on the Recreation page and look under Grant Programs. Or, call F...
Over the years I often have heard people my senior say “When it is time to make hay one must make hay.” Such is the case with this spring’s crop seeding. Although mid-April is a bit early for this area, soil temperatures and soil moisture conditions tell us we should be planting. Although not always the case, most farmers bet on the early seeded crops to produce better yields. Early seeded cool season crops can take advantage of the moderate temperatures of late May, June and early July when...
The 61st Annual Observance of National Day of Prayer will be on Thursday, May 3, 2012, from 12-12:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Richland County Courthouse (Steps) at 201 W. Main Street, in Sidney, Montana. Everyone is welcome. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Foyer of the Assembly of God Church at 414 E. Main Street, in Sidney, Montana. The theme for the year is “One Nation Under God” and the scripture is Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord....
For many people, the approach of summer brings the anticipation of time spent on or near the water, seeking to snag that perfect specimen catch. Fishermen and women of all ages love the thrill and the challenge of reeling in a fish. Whether these fishing enthusiasts stay on shore or whether they cruise the waters in a boat, sportsmen enjoy this peaceful pastime spent out of doors in pursuit of fish of all types and sizes. Avid fisherman and fishing guide Scott Sundheim of Sioux Pass can’t i...
In case you didn’t notice, Spring is here. Many lawns in town are already looking pretty good. Most of the others will green up with some moisture. Regardless of how your lawn looks, however, it doesn’t hurt to go through a spring routine to improve the health and appearance of your lawn. The first thing that yard owners need to do is clean up the mess that has accumulated over the winter months. Dog droppings, decayed leaves, and other garbage needs to removed. Many people use a hand rake and...
North Dakota’s bowfishing season opens May 1 and participants are reminded to properly dispose of the fish they take. Robert Timian, enforcement chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said there is a lot of littering, with people leaving dead fish on a shoreline or in the water. “Bowfishing is a legal activity, but leaving the fish in the water or on shore is not legal,” Timian said. “Participants must dispose of their fish properly, preferably by burying their take in an appropriate location.” Game wardens and other law enfor...
1. Which camp is right for your kid? a. Day Camp (the kid attends for a set time only) or Residential Camp (the kid stays overnight)? b. General (traditional camp program with a selection of programs and activities) or Specialized (dedicated to a sport such as basketball or to an activity such as computers)? c. Length of camp session? (One day, one week, two weeks, etc.) d. Will it fit in your budget? 2. Visit the camp: a. Is there an open house you can attend? b. Location? (How far from your home is it?) c. Check out the landscape. (Does it...
Preston and Connie Baldwin along with her sister, Dawn, have recently opened their new store, RV Depot. The store is located at 305 S. Main, south of Watford City on Hwy. 85. The store stocks most parts that the RV owner needs including water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners and can special order any other parts not in stock. Also included in the store is RV repair. Preston is a certified and trained technician, with 10 years experience. He formerly worked in the Branson, MO and Palm...
(ARA) - With warmer weather working its way across the country, people's attention is again turning to the environment and spring and summer driving. And as fuel prices continue to climb, gas mileage needs to be a consideration, as much for budgetary reasons as environmental impact. American drivers who think they're priced out of better gas mileage by the cost of hybrid vehicles can find another way of squeezing a few more miles out of each gallon. Tires that roll more easily over roadways are...
Montana’s SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hopes to beat last year’s sales that topped 67,797 SuperTag chances sold. Proceeds from SuperTag sales go to enhance hunting access and enforcement. Hunters can win the SuperTag drawing by purchasing one or more $5 SuperTag chances for the fall 2012 hunting season. The deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is July 5. Eight SuperTag hunt licenses are offered—moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion and bison. Winne...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ deadlines to apply for special license drawings is May 1 for bison, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat; and June 1 for the elk B, deer B and antelope license drawing. Applying for drawings for special big game hunting permits and licenses is a lot easier these days for hunters who apply using FWP’s Online Services at fwp.mt.gov . Applicants will need a MasterCard or Visa credit card. To cover the cost of offering this service, there is a fee of $1.25, plus 2.55 percent of the total purchase pri...
Youngsters ages 13 and 14 who hope to operate a motorboat, jet ski or other personal watercraft with 10 horsepower motor or more this summer must have a valid motorboat operator’s safety certificate or be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. A Montana motorboat operator’s safety certificate for youth and adults is available through a home study course, available free of charge at all FWP offices. The course includes a 71-page safe-boating manual, a handbook, test, and a registration card. Anyone 13 years of age or older who pas...
Montana laws prohibit the capture, feeding, possession and harassment of wildlife—both game and nongame species—necessary in part to curb the human tendency to “help” newborn wildlife. Wildlife biologists see too often cases of newborn wildlife being removed from the wild by people who fear the animal has been abandoned by its parent—when the adult is actually very nearby. “Please remind friends and family to leave young wildlife untouched this spring,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman. “If you care, leave them there. It is the best way to ens...
Keeping trees alive and healthy involves a lot of knowledge and effort – knowledge of what to do (or not to do) and the effort of following through with proper tree-care techniques. One of the most important things involved in tree health is ensuring that trees are planted properly. Incorrect planting will doom a tree to a short life or a very difficult one. Keeping trees healthy begins before they are even planted. Tree selection is critical to ensure planting success. Foremost, trees must be h...
If your motorboat, sailboat or personal watercraft has been in storage for awhile and you’re servicing it for the 2012 season, don’t forget that watercraft need to sport the new, free 2011-2014 validation decals. Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats, or PWC must still obtain two free boat validation decals every three years at FWP regional and area offices, or on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov at Boat Validation Decals. Owners who order validation decals on the FWP website will receive the decals in the mail. A cur...
Before beginning this article, I should mention that a majority of the information contained within comes from MontGuide number MT198915AG titled Yard and Garden Water Management, and can be found by going to http://msuextension.org/publications/YardandGarden/MT198915AG.pdf, or if you prefer, give the Extension Office a call and we would be happy to print and send or fax a copy to you. With the abnormally warm and dry winter and a dry start to spring, there is already concern in regards to what...
North Dakota’s 2012-14 fishing proclamation is set, with regulations effective April 1, 2012-March 31, 2014. In addition, anglers are reminded that new fishing licenses are required April 1. Greg Power, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries chief, said the northern pike daily and possession limits are increased to 5 and 10 statewide. “The intent is to provide more of an opportunity for those anglers who like to fish for and keep pike,” Power said. “This will not affect the population because the pike fishery is in excellent shape....
(ARA) - Spring-like temperatures arrived early this year, and with them came early allergy symptoms for many: itchy throats and eyes, stuffy noses, sneezing, teary eyes and more. These developments come on the heels of the fourth warmest winter since record keeping began, according to the U.S. National Climatic Data Center. With allergists predicting a more intense allergy season than usual this year, it makes sense to take steps to reduce allergy symptoms in your home. Here are some easy...
Williston is one of the few lucky cities in our country experiencing a great economic boom. While the boom has created an abundance of jobs and opportunities, it has also created an abundance of trash. Mayor Ward Koeser and several Williston business professionals and citizens have come together to form the "Keep Williston Clean" committee. The main focus of the committee can be found in its name, "Keep Williston Clean." As a part of the cleanup efforts, the committee would like to encourage...
