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Richland County Ag Days will take place Thursday, January 9, 2014. Kick off the day with a KEYZ 660 breakfast and then go right into the educational sessions which will focus on agronomic topics and livestock production. There will also be a tour, whether actual or virtual. Thursday morning’s speaker is Dr. Hanson, who will speak on “Farm Business Ownership, Family Succession and the Transfer of Business Management to the Next Generation”. His talk will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude about noon. Friday, January 10, Richland County Exten...
The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District invites you to join them for a memorable evening of food, fellowship and entertainment January 21, from 5:30-9 p.m. Please RSVP by January 14, 2014 at 701-842-3628, EXT. 3....
Cowboys and cowgirls, test your roping skills Saturday, January 18 at the VFW in Sidney during the Dummy Team Roping event. Entries will be taken from 3 to 4 p.m. with the roping to begin at 4:30. Kids will rope first. Pick 1 – Draw 1 will cost $20.00. The top 15 will go to the short go for the Calcutta. All proceeds benefit the Neal Hermanson 2014 Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Ranch Horse Competition. Proceeds from that rodeo then go to the empty Saddle Memorial Foundation. Those funds are used f...
As a farmer and professional speaker, people in my audiences often confide in me. They tell me their stories about owning and working the farm with family members. Many are filled with anger, fear, disappointment and resentment. I listen carefully to their words and hearts. I share with them insight, realistic solutions, and tools to use. Then the next week I'm with a different audience. I hear the same stories with familiar plots. Generation one is retired. (Well, he/she still comes to the farm...
Are you an older adult who is perhaps afraid of falling, has fallen or is at risk of falling? If so, you will want to attend “Stepping On,” a community-based seven-week program Wednesdays, January 29 to March 12. Each class will kickoff with an optional noon meal at a cost of $10 at Outlaws Bar and Grill in Watford City. Sessions will follow at 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Outlaws. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701...
Many families have been in Richland County for 100 years or more. Is yours one of them? The Richland County Centennial Committee wants to recognize family farms and ranches that will be at least 100 years old in 2014 during the big Centennial celebration weekend this coming June. To apply, please come to a Centennial Farms & Ranches workshop at the MonDak Heritage Center on Tuesday January 21, at 6:00 pm. Worksheets and research helpers will be on hand for the workshop. To learn more and download the short application worksheet, visit our...
Brantley Lane Cvancara was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2014. Shannon Nelson and Chase Cvancara of Cartwright, ND welcomed their baby boy on January 2 at 9:07 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds 7.2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. For being the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2014, Brantley and his parents received a gift basket full of baby items valued at more than $350 from the Sidney Health Center Volunteers who staff the Caring Corner Gift Shop and the Good Cents...
A free 2014 calendar featuring wheat pests of Montana is now available at Montana State University and MSU Extension offices around the state. Titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” the calendar shows Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp on the cover with a noxious weed in his mouth and his hands at his sides, holding his weapons against weeds and insects. Among the “good” – featured in January, April, July and October – is MSU’s Schutter Diagnostic Lab which processes more than 2,000 samples every year to identify diseases, ins...
Montana small businesses and non-profits from all arenas, including agriculture, manufacturing, education, hospitality, healthcare, etc., are encouraged to apply for recognition of their outstanding pollution prevention efforts through the MSU Extension Pollution Prevention Ecostar Award program. The EcoStar program, now in its 14th year, recognizes Montana businesses and organizations that are championing pollution prevention by: surpassing state and federal requirements to reduce solid and hazardous waste generation; conserving valuable...
Do you know where the meat in your child’s school lunch comes from? Does he or she know? With national-scale food distribution systems the norm, it can be difficult to know the place of origin of the beef or chicken served in school cafeterias. In Montana, a movement is underway to take the mystery out of meat by bringing more local livestock into the lunchroom. A new video produced by National Center for Appropriate Technology’s FoodCorps Montana highlights the burgeoning Beef to School movement that serves to connect students with Mon...
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for rising high school seniors (current juniors) to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer. Students will experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including the academic program and midshipman life. Furthermore, students will receive an overview of Navy and Marine Corps service options. If you think you are interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving your country as an officer, you should seriously consider a...
The North Dakota Industrial Commission announced today that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NHDFA) has fully capitalized the state’s affordable housing development program only eight months after it was reauthorized. “As North Dakota grows, affordable housing development has become one of our top priorities,” said members of the North Dakota Industrial Commission in a joint statement. “The Housing Incentive Fund has been a huge boost in creating affordable housing units in communities all over the state.” The Commission, consistin...
How best to protect Montana’s sage grouse population has been a top priority for agriculture and industry groups alike. Finding a solution that sufficiently protects these birds, while not posing an undue burden on those trying to make a living is no easy task. To make the issue even more difficult is the looming threat of Endangered Species Act listing that could result if a sage grouse management plan is not put into place that satisfies the federal government. In short, it is in the best interest of all Montanans to be proactive in p...
The City/County Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Richland County Extension Office Conference Room located at 1499 N. Central Avenue in Sidney. To obtain a copy of the Planning Board Agenda or for more information please contact the Richland County Planner Office at (406) 433-6886....
North Dakota citizens with an interest in supporting wildlife conservation programs are reminded to look for the Watchable Wildlife checkoff on the state tax form. The 2013 state income tax form gives wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to support nongame wildlife like songbirds and birds of prey, while at the same time contributing to programs that help everyone enjoy all wildlife. The checkoff – whether you are receiving a refund or having to pay in – is an easy way to voluntarily contribute to sustain this long‑standing program. In addit...
The Sidney Wrestling Club competed at the Rumble on the Red Tournament in Fargo on Dec. 28th and 29th. On Saturday, the team competed in a youth dual tournament. Members of the dual team were in grades Kindergarten through 6th. Members of this team from Sidney were: Reece Graves, Owen Lonski, Zander Dean, Kade Graves, Aden Graves, Grady Nelson, Chace Waters, Everett Jensen, Riley Waters, Jett Jones, Brodey Skogen, Cash Cundiff, Keelen Geiser, Trey Schepens, Kadin LeFors, Deegan Carranza, Tucker...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will have 172 any-deer bow licenses available to nonresidents in 2014. The deadline for applying is March 1. A lottery will be held if more applications are received than licenses available. Any remaining licenses after March 1 will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can apply together as a party. A separate check is required for each application. The nonresident any-deer bow application is available at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The application must be printed and...
January is Radon Awareness Month, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is urging Montanans to protect their health by testing their homes for radon gas. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that occurs naturally from the decay of uranium and radium in many Montana soils and can accumulate inside homes. Studies indicate elevated levels of the gas are the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Nationally, more than 22,000 people each year die from lung cancer linked to exposure to radon. In Montana, historic radon...
The Dakota Resource Council (DRC) out of Bismarck, ND has recently released a film on living with the oil boom. It's titled: This is Our Country: Living with the Wild West Oil Boom. The film was produced by D&N Cinematics LLC out of Bismarck, ND and narrated by Michael Farley. Per the DRC website, DRC Communications Director Sean Arithson said, "The film features everyday North Dakotans talking about how the chaotic development of the Bakken has affected lives and livelihoods." We often hear...
People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth or nose. To avoid this, people should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick. It also is important to wash hands often...
St. Matthew’s Youth Group will take pizza orders until January 20th. Choose 12-inch size Cheese, Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon Pizza; $8 per pizza with payment upon order. Cash or check payable to St. Matthew’s Ministry Fund. Pizzas are made fresh & sealed – ready for pick up on Sunday, January 26th. Pick up between 10:30 am to 12 noon at the St. Matthew’s Parish Center Gym at 310 7th ST SE, Sidney. Pizzas are ready to take & bake to eat or freeze for later! Place your order with a youth from the church or call parish center at 433-2510 during...
