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The Richland County 4-H Jr. Leaders are once again busy "Making the Best Better." The Jr. Leaders are senior 4-H members from across Richland County who have dedicated themselves to going above and beyond the club level to develop leadership skills, plan and implement 4-H events, promote the 4-H program and serve as role models for younger 4-H members. The most recent event that the Richland County Jr. Leaders planned and implemented was a community service event, which provided care packages...
West Side Elementary held the Reading Oympics....
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
Beach, ND area farmer/photographer James Zielsdorf says he’s found “the missing link” for building soil quality on his farm AND he has the pictures to prove it! He’ll be sharing those pictures and his insights this Friday, March 7, beginning at noon at the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL) in Sidney as part of that facility’s 2014 BrownBagger series. Zielsdorf’s presentation – “The Missing Link: What it looks like in Western North Dakota” – is open to the public and runs from noon to 1 pm. The lab is located at 1...
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County will host its annual dinner and auction Saturday, March 15 at the Richland County Fair Event Center beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner, catered by the Ranger Lounge, Casino and Eatery, will feature Mike’s famous chicken fried steak and roast beef with all the trimmings. Special appetizers will also be served beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the Boys and Girls Club or from any board member for only $30 each or $55 for two. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, anyone wearing green will be entered for...
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of ASAP, March 2-8 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Farm Safety: Your Only Passenger.” During this week and throughout the year, the Montana Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to practice extra caution when working with tractors, especially with children present—and not to take extra riders.” “In farming communities, it’s important to remember one seat means onl...
Undergraduate students with a major in wildlife management and/or fisheries biology are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Ronald D. Liudahl Endowment. Students must be a resident of North Dakota, have completed at least 30 semester credits in a fisheries and wildlife management program, indicate career objectives in wildlife resource protection and management in a brief essay or statement, and have a grade point average and extracurricular/volunteer activities commensurate with good academic standing and citizenship. The deadline...
A subdivision is a “division of land that creates one or more parcels containing less than 160 acres…in order that the title to or possession of the parcel may be sold, rented, leased or otherwise conveyed…” A minor subdivision creates one to five lots and a major subdivision creates six or more lots. Over the past six years the Richland County Planner Office has reviewed approximately 111 subdivision applications and 22 amended subdivision applications and examined 147 certificates of surveys, for a total of 280 applications. 44 of the 111...
At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the Dean’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher. The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List for fall 2013. Carl Dynneson of Sidney, MT Ashley Farr of Sidney, MT Whitney Leuenberger of Sidney, MT Located in Dickinson, ND, Dickinson State University is a member of the North Dakota University System. Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution that offers mor...
The Richland County 6th Annual Community-wide Conference - Evening Event will be held on Thursday, March 13th, 2014 and will feature three local community speakers. This FREE event will take place in the Multipurpose Room in the St. Matthew’s Parish Center at 310 7th ST SE in Sidney starting at 5:30 pm with a pasta buffet. The purpose of the county wide conference is to gain community input and engage individuals, organizations, and agencies in efforts to better Richland County. So if you want to share any ideas and learn about what goes on in...
The Youth Action Group began from the Richland County Partnership for Promise, which was started after the 1998 Governor’s Summit on Youth for Montana’s Promise. After the summit in July, each town in Richland County held focus groups made up of youth and adults that had the mission of working together in collaboration to create an ongoing healthy, supportive environment for the youth of Richland County. The Partnership aims to fill the 5 pieces of America’s promise: Caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, teaching marketable skills, and o...
A few good men who belong to the Sidney Elks Club have volunteered to have their heads shaved (under the supervision of professionals) Friday, March 14 beginning at 6 pm. The event honors all those who have fought and survived cancer as well as those who have lost the fight. Each donation shaves another section of hair from your choice of Justin Milroy, Zero Jensen, Dick Lange, Pat Reynolds, Randy Davis, Tom Olson, Dave Earwood and maybe more. The men are looking forward to spring and really need haircuts! All money raised will go towards...
Orientation and walk in registration for the spring 2014 Hunter Education class will be March 14 at 6 pm at the Eastern Ag Research Center 1501 North Central Ave. Sidney, MT. On-line registration is available (and is preferred). To register on-line go to http://fwp.mt.gov/. You will be required to bring all forms attached to the registration. Failure to attend orientation will result in not being allowed to attend class. Assignments and books will be handed out at this time. No late registrations will be accepted. Anyone under the age of 18...
Sidney Gymnastics Team traveled to Billings for the Yellowstone Invitational with level 3 placing 3rd. Individual scores are as follows. Suttyn Barnhart – Vault 9.2, Bars 9.1, Beam 8.3, Floor 9.0, AA 35.6 Hallie Andrews – Vault 8.65, Bars 8.65, Beam 8.6, Floor 8.7, AA 34.6 Katherine Hill – Vault 9.1, Bars 9.25, Beam 8.55, Floor 8.9, AA 35.8 Brianna Dingfelder – Vault 9.3, Bars 8.2, Beam 8.8, Floor 8.55, AA 34.85 Elizabeth Hill – Vault 9.2, Bars 8.75, Beam 8.3, Floor 7.7, AA 33.95 Shea Roberts – Vault 8.7, Bars 7.05, Beam 8.7, Floor 7.5, AA 31.9...
Sidney Wrestling Club traveled to Baker Saturday, March 1, 2014. Results are as follows: Tots: 36# Ruegar Sheehan, 3rd, Kade Kutzler 4th. 40# Cayden Hambro, 4th, Skyler Kalligher, 5th. 41# Jason Sorteberg 4th. 43# Carson Propp 2nd. 45# Jordyn Radasa, 1st, Shay Severson 4th. 50# Brody Keysor, 2nd, Tyson Savik, 3rd, Gradin Sukut, 4th. 55# Ty Schepens, 3rd, Jaxson Gustafson, 4th. Bantams: 40# Asle Everett, 4th. 41# Paul Gonzalez, 3rd, Joshua Dilday, 4th. 47# Reece Graves, 1st, Jarret Averett, 3rd, Morgan Reid, 4th. 49# Jaiden Gustafson, 1st, Beau...
You don't have to be a cowboy to shop here! Saddle Up, Inc., located in Watford City, ND. brings a fresh take on the classic style. Mark and Dori Sparby opened Saddle Up in Blackduck, MN in 2007. When their full time positions brought them to Watford City, they brought Saddle Up with them. In 2011 the Sparby's opened their clothing store on Main St., and in January of this year they moved in to a 2600 sq. ft. building located at 109 6th Ave. SE in Watford City. The larger building has allowed...
Applications for the Richland County Conservation District Cost Share program will be accepted through March 7, 2014. The cost share program provides financial assistance for natural resource improvements within Richland County. The program is available to any private sector landowner on property in Richland County. Projects must be on the ground and follow the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) designs standards and specifications where applicable. Cost share assistance is 50% of the cost recommended on the NRCS cost list and is...
More than 50 Montana farm and ranch youth now participate in the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. Young people active in rural youth organizations like 4-H or FFA may be eligible for loans up to $8,500. The program has provided over 1,300 loans to young farmers and ranchers since its inception. The program is designed to help rural youth develop or expand livestock or agri-business projects like custom farming, marketing, and processing. The Department of Agriculture may finance up to 90 percent of a p...
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Ivanpah is wattsup… The Ivanpah Solar Energy Generating System – owned by Google, BrightSource Energy and NRG Energy, is currently the largest solar plant in the world. Located on approximately 3,500 acres in Ivanpah Dry Lake, California, this plant produces energy to power more than 140,000 homes during the peak hours of the day. Ivanpah began construction in October 2010 and was completed nearly three years later in 2013. Over 2100 construction workers were employed during the peak con...
The Eagles were at divisional action last weekend in Billings at the Metra. The Lady Eagles won the first game against Hardin 70-39. They played Friday and lost to Laurel 59-40. They played Saturday morning and beat Glendive 52-27. They played Saturday afternoon against Billings Central and were defeated 44-38. The eagles won their first game against Hardin 57-56. They played Friday and lost to Laurel 50-35. They played Saturday morning against Billings Central and lost 64-53...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 26 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Principal Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2014 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 21 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana farmers and ranchers that the sales closing deadline of March 17th for most non-insurable 2014 spring planted and forage crops, including grass for hay and grazing, is fast approaching. Application deadline for the 2014 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all non-insurable crops except for honey and value loss crops is March 17, 2014. The 2014 sales closing dates have already ended for honey (Dec. 2, 2013) and value-loss crops (Sept. 2,...
You don't have to be a cowboy to shop here! Saddle Up, Inc., located in Watford City, ND. brings a fresh take on the classic style. Mark and Dori Sparby opened Saddle Up in Blackduck, MN in 2007. When their full time positions brought them to Watford City, they brought Saddle Up with them. In 2011 the Sparby's opened their clothing store on Main St., and in January of this year they moved in to a 2600 sq. ft. building located at 109 6th Ave. SE in Watford City. The larger building has allowed...
The Richland County 4-H Jr. Leaders are once again busy "Making the Best Better." The Jr. Leaders are senior 4-H members from across Richland County who have dedicated themselves to going above and beyond the club level to develop leadership skills, plan and implement 4-H events, promote the 4-H program and serve as role models for younger 4-H members. The most recent event that the Richland County Jr. Leaders planned and implemented was a community service event, which provided care packages...
