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It’s that time of the year again where we need to begin thinking about flood season. As any snow on the ground begins to melt, the ground will become more saturated. If we experience a late season snowstorm followed by very high temperatures, rapid snow melt can also cause rivers and streams to begin to flood as they rise out of their banks. Any springtime rains would only exacerbate the situation. In addition, excessive spring rains and summertime thunderstorms can produce flash flooding. Of course not every year brings about a bad flood s...
Each year, the President of the United States proclaims the month of March as “Red Cross Month,” to honor the lifesaving work the organization does throughout the year. Show your support and celebrate with us by donating blood and asking a friend to do the same. The Red Cross helps save lives each day by managing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply. In the United States, every two seconds someone needs blood. It must be readily available for accident victims, people undergoing routine surgeries, people with rare blood disorders and prema...
We at AWARE Inc., the Montana affiliate of The Arc, are proud to join advocates across the country to recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month commemorates the progress in improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and highlights the challenges that remain in achieving full inclusion. The Arc’s advocacy efforts were crucial to President Ronald Reagan’s signing of a proclamation in 1987 affirming that “Americans are becoming increasingly aware that such disab...
Taxpayers who file their state taxes electronically are getting their state refunds in about four to five days. The brief amount of time it takes the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue refunds on electronic returns underscores the benefit of e-filing as compared to paper filing. Currently, the wait for those who file by paper ranges from 20 to 21 days before receiving refunds. By early to mid-April when the filing rush peaks it may take up to 36 days or longer. “The terrifically short turnaround time the department has been a...
More Montana-made foods could be coming soon to a school lunchroom near you, thanks to a bill that is currently before the Montana House of Representatives. HB-471, otherwise known as the Farm to School bill, would provide competitive seed grants to Montana K-12 schools to help them buy and serve Montana-grown or produced food in school lunches. The intent of the bill is to create new markets for Montana’s producers, reinvigorate local economies, and improve the nutrition and quality of school lunches. “Farm to School” efforts, which conne...
Season Opens April 13 Montana’s spring turkey gobbler season opens April 13 and ends May 19. Licenses are available from all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices, on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and from FWP license providers across the state. The 2013 Spring Turkey regulations, with details on turkey hunting in the general area, are available online at fwp.mt.gov, at most FWP offices and license providers. The application deadline for western Montana’s spring gobbler season permits has passed. Hunters should remember when transporting a spr...
Rau Elementary held its annual science fair on March 15....
SEA Scholarship is due in the Guidance Office by April 12, 2013. The SEA Scholarship will be awarded to at least one high school senior entering the field of education. The SEA has also decided to open up the scholarship to at least one current college sophomore or junior who is a Sidney graduate and enrolled in the field of education. Current seniors and college students who are interested, please contact Thom Barnhart at Sidney High School or his website for application forms. These applications are due by April 12....
Sidney Girls Summer Fast Pitch sign-ups are Monday, March 25th & Tuesday, March 26th from 5-7 p.m. at West Side School....
(Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
Watford City's McKayla Haugaberg #4 drives the lane for 2 of her 16 points in the Region 8 Title game against Newtown. The Wolves came up short against Newtown 69-56 ending their hopes for a trip to the State Tournament. Haugaberg was named Region 8 Outstanding Athlete. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
When Cindy Mead moved into her new home on Sage Lily Drive in Sidney three years ago, she knew she would want to make some changes. Inspired by her native Kansas and her love of sunflowers, Mead has redone what was once a dark and inconvenient kitchen into a sun-filled, convenient space. The kitchen is also the path to the basement and Mead found it congested whenever she had guests. Eliminating an island and moving the sink created an open, efficient kitchen, and a clear pathway. Mead’s p...
Most people when they move go house shopping and decide on a new house, but for Dean and Shelley Hayes it was a little different. Instead of picking out a house, they pictured their ideal home and built it. When Dean and Shelley of Alexander, sold the farm and bought their business in town they needed a place to live. With 20 years of experience in building houses between Arizona and North Dakota, Hayes decided to build the house himself. They drew up their own floor plans, bought their own...
Be prepared for fun! That’s the advice from Dutch Deick, manager at Coates RV in Williston. Making sure your RV is properly maintained and ready for travel can prevent something catastrophic when you’re camping. Providing the RV has been properly winterized, some simple tasks should make your RV ready for a weekend at the lake. Flush water lines, sanitize the water system, charge the batteries, fill the propane and plug in the unit to make sure everything works as it should. Lights, jacks, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers should also be...
(BPT) - It's time to think spring which means fresh home updates. Spring home improvement projects will help you update your home, add comfort and save more of your hard-earned paycheck. "You can save time, money and stress by planning ahead," says Kathy Krafka Harkema, Pella Windows and Doors expert. "Seek out expert advice, research product options and schedule home remodeling projects now, while you have the time to plan it and get on the schedule of contractors." A well-planned remodeling project can: 1. Add curb appeal to your home 2....
(ARA) - The long winter months have everyone itching to get out and do something new. For many Americans, this means planning a much-needed vacation - away from winter, work and school. With the travel bug in your head, take advantage of these saving tips to make the most out of your vacation: * Check out any bundling deals on hotels, airfare, car rentals and special tours through travel websites. Booking several options through one package can help you reduce prices. Some airlines have...
With Spring comes the inevitable spring cleaning, whether its deep cleaning, throwing stuff out or organizing. If you were to compare an organized home to one where things are strewn about, the organized home typically appears cleaner. Organization can be displayed and used in many different ways. Clever Container, which started in 2006, is a direct sales company that sells organizational products. Their products vary in price from 5 dollars to a max of 66 dollars, which includes a wide array...
As we head into the springtime months there are many individuals who have an interest in growing conditions. Whether it is simply someone looking to plant a garden in her or his own backyard, or if it is a farmer getting ready to begin planting, or someone interested in trading corn, soy, and a number of related commodities in the markets, everyone is starting to wonder about this year’s growing season and what it will bring. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, it appears that much of s...
(BPT) - Spring is in the air - and that means pollen, mold spores and other airborne allergens are going to bring on sneezing and wheezing for an estimated 40 to 50 million Americans. The spring season can be especially bothersome with so much conflicting information on how to find relief. To help you better understand spring allergies and combat symptoms this sneezing season, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), has answered some of the most frequently asked questions. 1. Why does it seem like more and more people...
When a friend asked Charley Pelvit to make something back in 2011, it turned into a business. Pelvit, of Sidney, enjoys being creative and puts it to use by making home decorations. The interesting part is that she uses materials that other people would consider trash. She buys old parts from antique stores and saves them before people throw them out. She uses many materials including: barbed wire, door knobs, keys, old Copenhagen lids, and a variety of old wood. Pelvit makes a variety of...
Easter is upon us, so this year, take the opportunity to put a little more eggcitement into it and have some creative fun with your family and friends. In the past I’ve tried both of these fun ideas and needless to say they were a huge success. Easter Carrots These are extremely simple and a great treat to send to school with the kids or to put in their Easter basket. You’ll only need three simple things: 1) Cheetos or Goldfish crackers – If you’re using Goldfish crackers, you can use orange...
