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The 2014 sugar beet crop is shaping up to be a good one according to Sidney Sugars agricultural manager Russ Fullmer. The latest root samples indicated big tonnage. "They were pretty good," Fullmer said. "The tons will be there." The recent light frosts should help with sugar content while not affecting growth. Fullmer said there are more yellow fields this year than in the past few years, indicating that the beets are making sugar. Sugar content has been an issue recently, but Fullmer predicts...
The 3rd Annual Parade of Homes will take place from 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday, September 28 with homes ranging from contemporary to western log. This fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County has become the premiere opportunity to view a wide variety of homes, get some fantastic building and remodeling ideas and become acquainted with local contractors and their talents. Organizer Brenda Larson of Creative Solutions is delighted with the selection of homes this year. “We have a condo, split levels, and a multiple story home,” she...
Richey's Homecoming Royalty. Pictured is King Kimball Brost and Queen Megan Volbrecht. (Photo Janet Fatzinger)...
Senator Jon Tester (D–Mont.), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees federal programs, today announced he will be holding a field hearing in the Bakken this week. The hearing will take an in-depth look at infrastructure and law enforcement needs in the rapidly growing region and examine the best ways to support local communities, businesses and families. The Bakken: Examining Efforts to Address Law Enforcement, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Needs The event will be Friday, September 26, at 9:00 am MT. T...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the Richland County Farm Bureau invite Richland County residents to the Candidates Forum scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on October 23rd. It will be held at the MSU Extension conference room north of Sidney on Highway 200. Invited locally are candidates for Richland County Sheriff, Richland County District Court Judge and House Districts 36 and 37. Each candidate has the opportunity to provide a short prepared message, followed by questions submitted by the audience. This is an excellent...
Sidney Kiwanians are currently selling gala and red delicious apples and Bartlett pears. Cost is $25 per box. Anyone wishing to purchase this delicious fruit may contact Bob and Lois Frank at 488-1570. All proceeds benefit youth activities in the area....
The Richland County Family Resource Center is sponsoring the fifth annual Kids First! Carnival this fall. The Family Resource Center focuses on children, families, and education, bringing an exciting activity for families in the Sidney area to enjoy. The carnival will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center. The groups are currently looking for community organizations to rent a booth for the carnival. We are looking for face painters, food vendors, carnival games and bounce...
Montana has a very colorful geologic history with black rock, red rock, limestone, sandstone and mineral deposits such as Coal and Oil. Designed to teach about the geographical wonders of Montana, Former First Lady Nancy Schweitzer, First Lady Lisa Downs-Bullock and the Montana Department of Transportation have installed nearly 50 roadside geo-markers commemorating geologic and paleontological sites throughout the state. The Board and Staff of the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture are honored to announce that Sidney been selected as...
Memorial services for Guy W. Rudicil, 69, of Sidney were at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness: 2301 3rd Str. NW, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney are entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Guy fell asleep in death on Thursday evening, September 11, 2014, at his home in Sidney....
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The National Day of Action is September 30, 2014. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has committed to participate in America’s PrepareAthon in September in order to increase preparedness throughout the U.S. The event, now in its tenth year, is a nationwide, month-long effort hosted by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, encouraging households, businesses and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. FSA is participating this year by sharing helpful tips to educate the local community on the imp...
Senator Jon Tester today announced that eastern Montana will receive more resources to fight domestic and sexual violence in the Bakken region. The support comes from the Violence Against Women Act’s (VAWA) Bakken Regional Initiative, which aims to reduce domestic violence and offer increased support to survivors in the growing region. The grants to reduce sexual violence will go to: · Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence - $750,000 · Fort Peck Assiniboine And Sioux Tribes - $689,823 Tester is a strong supporter of the Violenc...
The 2014 fall wild turkey lottery has been held and more than 1,000 licenses remain in eight units. Unsuccessful applicants who applied online will have a refund issued directly to their credit card. Beginning Sept. 30, all remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters are allowed a maximum of 15 licenses for the fall season. Resident and nonresident hunters will be able to apply online, or print out an application to mail, at the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Paper applications will also be...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to trace your family tree? Now is your chance! Sidney Sons of Norway Lodge is sponsoring a Genealogy Class and a Chip Carving Class on September 28 and 29. Teachers from Helena, MT will be teaching these classes, and the public is invited to attend. All tools and materials will be provided for the carving. Cost is $15.00 per person. Registration is needed by September 15. Space is limited, so register early to assure a place. Cost for the genealogy class is $5.00 per person. For more information and to...
Renaissance on Main, the multi-use development to be built at the corner of 2nd and Main, downtown Williston, held a ground breaking ceremony on September 16. Government representatives including Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley, attorney general Wayne Stenehjem, former mayor Ward Koeser and current mayor Howard Klug welcomed developer Nancy J. Kapp and spoke of the importance of downtown revitalization and creating housing for essential workers. Chuck Wilder, Downtown Williston member and a driving...
Williston State College will host the 1st Annual Women’s Leadership Expo on Friday, September 26, in the Well Gym at WSC. Calling all male and female leaders! The Wil-Expo will feature a lunch catered by Outlaws Bar and Grill and our keynote Amilya Antonetti. She will provide an address on leadership in today’s workplace and all are invited to attend. The event will begin at 1 pm in the Skadeland Gym. Tickets are $25 for the lunch. After the lunch, the expo will open with over 25 exhibitors, food, beverage, music, and fun! The first spe...
Montana agricultural producers who have not yet purchased their 2015 Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Coverage for all Perennial Forage, Grazing, and Fall-Seeded Crops are reminded that the September 30th deadline is fast approaching. To purchase your 2015 NAP Coverage, please contact your local county FSA office right away....
(Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
Kiaran Olson takes advantage of some great blocking as he carries the ball for a first down in Saturday's 5th grade tackle football game against Williston. Watford City defeated Williston 12-6 in the 5th grade game and 12-0 in the 6th grade game. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Merchants Bank of Fairview is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Voll as President, effective August 25, 2014. Doug has several years of banking experience in the area and looks forward to the continuation and expansion of excellent customer service that Merchants Bank is known for. "We know the positive impact that an involved bank has on the entire community and are proud to have that role," Voll said. Doug and his wife, Pam are long-time residents of McKenzie and Richland counties....
The Education Local Government Interim Committee held its final meeting on September 15-16 in Helena prior to the 2015 Legislative Session which will begin in January. Typically, the final meeting is a wrap up of the entire interim and consist of discussions and votes taken on topics that have been researched throughout the entire period. The committees are balanced equally with Democrats and Republicans so that any resulting recommendations or proposed legislation usually has a very broad base of support going into the session. One of the...
Esprit Health Clinic will be opening soon in Sidney, Montana! Located at 309 S Central Avenue (the former Baker Boy), Esprit Health Clinic is a locally owned and operated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinic. The primary purpose of Esprit Health Clinic is to provide quality health care to Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota residents aged 3 days old and up. Michelle Frank, FNP-C stated the driving force behind the project is the desire to improve access to primary care. “Nurse Practitioners are able to help ease the primary provider s...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize, reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this four-week series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (CT) on October 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th Street NW (located...
A frequent question this time of year is, “Should I fertilize my lawn in the fall?” The answer is yes. All lawns whether they are high maintenance (Kentucky Bluegrass) or low maintenance (Crested Wheatgrass) will benefit from a fall application, especially the high maintenance usually found in town where they receive supplemental water during the growing season. Fertilizing now will promote vigorous blade growth and stronger root systems. The amount to apply is around one pound of actual nit...
Montana communities with Tree City USA© designation may apply for funding through the 2014-2015 Urban Forestry Grant program offered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) in cooperation with the Montana Urban & Community Forestry Association. According to the Urban Forestry Program Manager Jamie Kirby, the grants are competitive-based and aim to showcase urban forests in communities. Three communities will be selected for grants totaling $20,000. “The purpose of the grant program is to raise awareness about su...
Why has Governor Bullock gone mute on the important issues facing Montana’s energy economy?Energy jobs are critically important to the economic well being of all parts of the state, east and west, and are a vital pillar to our tax base.Our vast energy resources hold the potential for an economic boost in our state that no other sector can currently replicate. The Obama administration’s war on coal, (and Montana’s energy future) has been steadily ramping up over the past several months.Yet for all we’ve seen out the Governor’s office, one would...
