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  • Sidney Wrestlers Divisional Champs

    Feb 12, 2014

    Wyatt VanBuren placed 1st at 106#, Trace Jones placed 1st and Casey Christian placed 3rd at 113#, Gresh Jones placed 1st at 120#, Ethan Graves placed 1st at 126#, Layne Schaefer placed 2nd at 132#, Jordan Stevens placed 1st and Bradn Rooks placed 2nd at 138#, Ryan Chatterton placed 1st at 145#, Doug Rooney placed 3rd at 152#, Cody Johnson placed 1st at 160#, Cody Christian placed 1st at 170#, Dace Fisher placed 1st at 182#, Garrett Darby placed 2nd and Austin Kendall placed 3rd at 195#, Hunter...

  • Sidney Boys Basketball Senior Night

    Feb 12, 2014

    Senior Night for the boys basketball was held last Thursday during the home game against Glendive. Seniors, with their parents, were acknowledged for their accomplishments and dedication to the team. This year's team consisted of four seniors and one senior manager including: Paul Brannan, Caleb Benson, Colin Moran, Rylee Peterson and manager Rietta Iversen. Coach Dan Strasheim had the following to say about the four seniors: Paul Brannan is in his second year as a varsity team member. Whether...

  • Ag Producers Income Tax Filing Deadline Draws Near

    NDSU Agriculture Communication|Feb 12, 2014

    Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension Service farm economist, has some items to note for your 2013 income tax preparation. Agricultural producers have until March 3, 2014, to file their 2013 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates. “Producers have until April 15 to file without penalty if they have paid their estimated tax by Jan. 15,” says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm economist. Items to note for 2013 income tax preparation: New for 2013 is an additional Medicare tax of 0.9 percent on wag...

  • Froid Scholarship Tournament

    Feb 12, 2014

    The Froid Scholarship Tournament originated in 1984 as a tribute to Jeff Ryder. All profits from this tournament have gone into the Jeff Ryder Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarships are given from the interest earned by the trust fund and will be a continuous and lasting fund. Initially, scholarships were awarded to Froid High School students. As the tournament grew and sound base was built in the trust fund, the committee felt more scholarships could be awarded. Since we have received such tremendous support throughout the years from our...

  • HD Supply Power Solutions Open in Sidney

    Dianne Swanson|Feb 12, 2014

    HD Supply Power Solutions, the first industrial segment of HD Supply, is open and ready to provide electrical, gas and oil tools, equipment and necessities. With a 10,400 sq. ft. building, which includes an 8000 sq. ft. warehouse packed with inventory, and a loading dock, HD Supply Power Solutions has the products you need and the facilities for easy transport. The showroom is packed with tools and supplies for industrial, commercial and residential use. "We have supplies for everything from a...

  • Montana Has Made Tremendous Progress In Reducing Tobacco Use

    Steven Helgerson|Feb 12, 2014

    Montana health advocates are celebrating the enormous progress that has been made in reducing tobacco use over the past five decades, but also calling on all Montanans to take strong action to win the fight against what continues to be the nation’s number one cause of preventable death. More than 1,000 Americans, including 3 to 4 Montanans die prematurely every day as a result of tobacco-related disease. The first Surgeon General’s report, issued 50 years ago, alerted Americans to the deadly consequences of smoking and was a historic tur...

  • MSU Extension Offers a New Pesticide Performance MontGuide

    Sara Adlington|Feb 12, 2014

    Montana State University Extension’s Pesticide Education Program is offering a new MontGuide about pesticide performance and water quality. Poor water quality can significantly reduce the efficacy of many pesticide products. The MontGuide, “Pesticides and Water Quality,” explains why pesticide applicators should always test their water for turbidity, pH and hardness prior to using a pesticide mixture. Because pesticide mixtures are often composed of greater than 95 percent spray solution, a slight variation in water quality can have a signi...

  • The Art of Farming, WIFE Calendar Art Contest

    Gladys Walling|Feb 12, 2014

    In recognition of National Agriculture Week (National Agriculture Day, March 25,2014), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics) invites Montana’s school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE’s twenty-eighth statewide calendar art contest. Winning entries grades K through 8th will be awarded a cash prize at the 1st place ($30), 2nd place (&20), and 3rd place ($10), levels in each grades division. Two Honorable Mention places in each grade will be awarded certificates. Only 25 pictures are used on the calend...

  • Applications Are Now Open for the Leadership Montana Class of 2015!

    Feb 12, 2014

    Leadership Montana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing together business, government, education, nonprofit, healthcare, and other leaders from around the state for a program of leadership development, networking, and education on the issues facing Montana today. The class begins in September 2014 and meets once monthly over the next eight months in various locations around the state. This year’s class will begin with the orientation and retreat in Big Sky, then travel to North Central Montana, Missoula, Helena, Sidney, and B...

  • Local Area Game and Fish Volunteers Recognized

    Feb 12, 2014

    Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recognized Jan. 4 at the annual banquet in Bismarck. Thirty-year service awards were presented to Dale Brewster, Stanley; Donald Brewster, Bowbells; Clyde Grosz, Beulah; James Hastings, Courtenay; Don Meyer, Devils Lake; Mark Montgomery, Center; David Rensch, Garrison; Rick Suckut, Bowdon. Recognized for 25 years of service was Douglas Crosby, Williston. Fifteen-year service awards were presented to Mark Entzi, Watford City; Curt Miller, Tioga and Scott Rehak, Williston....

  • Moving Mountains and Building Dreams: How to Leverage the Value of Land

    Staci Miller|Feb 12, 2014

    Land. Since the earliest days of our country, land has been recognized as one of the assets central to the American Dream. From a quest for wide-open spaces, to the highest levels of sophistication in development, leveraging land for the best possible value is a practice with which Americans are very familiar. With the right plan, mountains are moved, and dreams are realized. However, it is not at all unusual for a family’s portfolio to contain appreciated land acquired a number of years ago d...

  • Eat Red on Valentine's

    Ludmila Keller|Feb 12, 2014

    Valentine's Day is coming up with yet another opportunity to focus on healthy and delicious foods. You probably know that it is recommended to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. In fact, those of us who eat plenty of fruits and veggies are less likely to develop chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. There are many ways to add fruits and vegetables to your everyday diet. You can: Have veggies with a dip for a snack Add veggies to your sandwich Stir...

  • Commitment: That is the Secret

    Tie Shank|Feb 12, 2014

    Bob and Joan Bell found it: a true love that lasts a lifetime. Born and raised in Richland County, the couple met in Sidney at a small drive-in café owned and operated by Bob's mother and sister. They were married nearly 60 years ago in Sidney, MT on September 17, 1954. Bob and Joan honeymooned in Yellowstone Park. The Bells have a very close knit family: 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and they are expecting 3 more great-grandchildren this year. They raised their family on...