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As the oil industry increases so does the installation of pipelines. Following the installation is the task of reclamation, the act of restoring something to its previous natural state. Such was the topic of discussion at the Pipeline Reclamation Workshop that was held on March 5th in Sidney. Speakers from different angles, including science, oil industry, and ranching, gave information on the reclamation process. The morning session included information provided by a number of scientists....
The 27th Annual KUMV-TV Farm & Ranch Show will be held March 12th and 13th at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston, ND. With over 30,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, there will be about 70 different exhibitors. So you can expect to see the latest in agricultural technology and equipment, along with all areas of farming. The exhibit will be open Tuesday from 9 am until 6 pm and Wednesday from 9 am until 5 pm. The Cattlewomen will once again be in charge of concessions,...
Ryan Taylor, fourth-generation rancher, writer, father, husband, and state senator, will be the guest speaker and entertainer at KATQ’s NE MT Ag Expo in Plentywood, MT. This year’s Expo will be held at the Sheridan County Civic Center on March 15-16. Taylor, who writes about real life ranch stories in his ‘Cowboy Logic’ books, brings his books to life as he gives his presentation with some rope tricks. Taylor ranches near Towner, ND with his wife, Nikki, and their three children, on the family...
Supper time is a favorite time for many families throughout the world, especially when it is a home cooked meal. In the Hillesland home, that was exactly how it went. Home cooked meals, plenty of company, always ending with dessert. Harriet and Alton Hillesland, of Sidney, have many memories in the kitchen and at the dining table. So do their children Tom, Jeff, Chris and Sana, who have been begging for their mother’s recipes. As her son Tom stated, “Mom was not afraid to try new recipes or mak...
The MonDak Energy Alliance, which is made up of individuals and businesses interested in developing energy within the MonDak region, met Feb. 28th in Sidney. The alliance meets quarterly, switching between Sidney and Williston, and hosts speakers covering topics concerning the area. During the Feb. 28th meeting, the alliance heard speakers concerning topics including: highway concerns, rail depot development, oil lease advisement, the oil well drilling in Sidney, and a look into the...
Local legislators Matt Rosendale and David Halvorson provided updates to the public March 1st, during the Town Hall meeting hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. They gave a look into what bills are being discussed and what they feel the outcomes will be with them. Sen. Matt Rosendale, SD19, emphasized his push for infrastructure funding with the understanding that many cities and towns need updates. Representing Dawson and Wibaux Counties, Rosendale can see the...
With the oil boom people are seeing many changes, some positive and some negative. When it comes to the agricultural community, there are many concerns regarding the land. The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are actively trying to address the many concerns and issues that are being seen. They have had a few public input sessions to find out what the main concerns are. They have done prior sessions regarding other topics, but this time...
The 27th Annual KUMV-TV Farm & Ranch Show will be held March 12th and 13th at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston, ND. With over 30,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, there will be about 70 different exhibitors. So you can expect to see the latest in agricultural technology and equipment, along with all areas of farming. The exhibit will be open Tuesday from 9 am until 6 pm and Wednesday from 9 am until 5 pm. The Cattlewomen will once again be in charge of concessions,...
Researchers, extension personnel and local growers gathered together to discuss the latest information regarding Pulse crops at the MonDak Pulse Day which was held Feb. 20th. Many discussions were held covering various topics concerning Pulse crops including: weed control, diseases, management, dry bean production and soil quality and health. One of the featured speakers was Dr. Rosalind Bueckert. Dr. Bueckert is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the Plant Science Department who f...
Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...
Ryan Taylor, fourth-generation rancher, writer, father, husband, and state senator, will be the guest speaker and entertainer at KATQ’s NE MT Ag Expo in Plentywood, MT. This year’s Expo will be held at the Sheridan County Civic Center on March 15-16. Taylor, who writes about real life ranch stories in his ‘Cowboy Logic’ books, brings his books to life as he gives his presentation with some rope tricks. Taylor ranches near Towner, ND with his wife, Nikki, and their three children, on the family...
Although the overview generated for the Farm Service Agency states, ‘The Farm Service Agency administers farm commodity, crop insurance, credit, environmental, conservation and emergency assistance programs for farmers and ranchers’, that doesn’t begin to describe the in-depth work they do. The employees at the Richland County FSA office do far more than what can be described in one overview statement. The Richland County FSA office has a County Executive Director and four Program Techn...
In small communities in Montana and North Dakota the funding for certain services just isn’t cutting it. On February 22, 2013, the Froid Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $10,000 check from Energy Outreach Williston. The issue in Froid is definitely not the lack of volunteers, as they make up 10% of the community. As fire department chief Dave Clark stated, “It’s a really good group of guys, they all respond to most of the calls.” The real issue for the department is the lack of...
Joy Dental Design, located in Watford City, opened its new location on Feb. 4. Following a busy first month, they will be hosting an open house March 9th from 10 am until 4 pm for those interested in attending. Joy Dental Design is operated by Michael Jelsing and his wife Priscilla, who is a general practitioner dentist. They have been practicing in Hazen, ND for a year and half, but as Jelsing stated, “Can’t believe there’s a town with that many people that doesn’t have a full-time dentist...
Private Applicator Certification Sessions are being offered for people needing to be certified or recertified as a private pesticide applicator. Those purchasing and/or applying “restricted use” pesticides for private use are required to have a private applicator’s license. There is a $25 charge to be certified for 3 years in both the general and fumigation categories. The upcoming sessions will be held as follows: March 6th Alexander City Hall beginning at 9:30 am CT, March 12th at Cartw...
The MonDak Area Stockgrower’s Association has partnered up with the Foundation for Community Care to bring the area a night of rockin’ good fun, music and dancing. The 1st Annual Cattlemen’s Ball will be held Feb. 23rd at the Richland County Fair Event Center. There will be a social at 6:30 followed by a prime rib dinner catered by The Ranger Lounge at 7. The live band will start at 9 with plenty of dancing until midnight. The evening will give guys and gals a chance to get all dressed up and g...
Since the fire that nearly destroyed the building on October 8th, The Depot has been working to re-open the local eating establishment. The inside of the building was a total loss due to fire, heat and smoke. Owner Mark Wilkinson stated, “All that was left was the shell.” Many updates have been made to create a more modern and relaxing atmosphere. The dining area appears larger with the kids’ game room separated by a new large bar-style table for parties. Also added to the dining room are 3 lar...
Sidney Health Center’s Extended Care held their Resident of the Year party on Tuesday, January 29th. Every year, for the last 20 years, the staff at Extended Care has voted on which resident deserves the honor of Resident of the Year. This year’s winner was Kelly Mason. Kris Radke, Activities Director at Extended Care had the following to say about Kelly Mason, “Doing stuff for others brings a lot of purposeful meaning to his life.” Mason is often seen pushing residents in their wheelch...
When you farm for a living, what do you do on the off-season? For Terry Cayko of Fairview, the answer is definitely ice fishing. It all started about 20 years ago, when there was talk of Imperial Sugar going bankrupt. Cayko was reading articles and doing some paperwork when his son, Jason Cayko, told him to ‘pack it up’. As Terry recalls, he was not allowed to take any paperwork or even his phone with him. That was the start of a peaceful passion. For the last 20 years, Cayko has been hit...
Most people when they picture a nursing home, don’t picture happiness and fun. Well, at Sidney Health Center’s Extended Care there is plenty of laughter and cheer. The ladies in the Activities Department make sure of it. For as long as Extended Care has been operating, so has the Activities Department. That gives the elderly community at Extended Care more than 50 years of service by these wonderful ladies. The Activities Department is currently made up of 7 ladies, including the Activities Dire...
The 35th Annual Glendive Agri-Trade Exposition (GATE) will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Eastern Plains Event Center in Glendive. This premier ag-related exposition will again offer a forum for contacting hundreds of people, showing and sharing ideas, and visiting with friends, old and new. The 2013 GATE will also feature the 13th Annual Bull Show and the 8th Annual Stallion Show on Friday, February 8. The GATE will be open 9 am to 6 pm on Friday and 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Gateway Cowbelles will...
Little Wolves basketball program, which is in its 4th year, offers an 8 week program for kids ages PreK through 4th Grade. The program is held Saturdays from 9:00 am until Noon. The program began on January 4th, but will be held again next year. The kids work on basic skills the first 3 weeks then have 5 weeks of playing games. The cost for the program is $50, which includes a jersey and their own basketball. Every year the program keeps growing, with this year bringing 190 kids to the program....
The Sidney High School Drill Team was recently named the winner of the “Academic All-Team Award” for the Fall season in Class A by the Montana High School Association and the Montana Army National Guard. The top three Class A schools in the state came in with the following cumulative GPAs: Coming in first was Sidney High School with a 3.570 GPA, second was Havre High School with a 3.375 GPA, and third was Butte Central High School with a 3.359 GPA. The Sidney Drill Team practices pretty muc...
Although the overview generated for the Farm Service Agency states, ‘The Farm Service Agency administers farm commodity, crop insurance, credit, environmental, conservation and emergency assistance programs for farmers and ranchers’, that doesn’t begin to describe the in-depth work they do. The employees at the Richland County FSA office do far more than what can be described in one overview statement. The Richland County FSA office has a County Executive Director and four Program Techn...
The MonDak Area Stockgrower’s Association has partnered up with the Foundation for Community Care to bring the area a night of rockin’ good fun, music and dancing. The 1st Annual Cattlemen’s Ball will be held Feb. 23rd at the Richland County Fair Event Center. There will be a social at 6:30 followed by a prime rib dinner catered by The Ranger Lounge at 7. The live band will start at 9 with plenty of dancing until midnight. The evening will give guys and gals a chance to get all dressed up and g...
