Articles from the February 11, 2015 edition


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  • Bootleggers Ball!

    Feb 11, 2015

    The Bootleggers Ball was held last Friday at the Elks Club in Sidney. Not only did couples dress in Prohibition and Flapper dress attire, but groups of friends also enjoyed the event....

  • Hess GM, MDU VP Of Business Development To Address Mondak Energy Alliance Feb. 12 In Williston

    Barbara Peterson|Feb 11, 2015

    The MonDak Energy Alliance is pleased to announce the general manager of Hess Corporation (Hess) North Dakota and the executive vice president of business development at MDU Resources Group, Inc. will headline its February meeting. Hess GM Stephen McNally has more than 30 years of experience in oil and gas exploration, development and production. His extensive career has taken him to places all over the globe including Minot, N.D. the past three years. MDU Resources VP Dennis Haider is headquartered in Bismarck, N.D. Haider has 40 years of...

  • 37th Annual Glendive Agri-Trade Expo Feb. 13th

    Kathy McLane|Feb 11, 2015

    The 37th annual GATE, the Glendive Agri-Trade Expo, is heading our way February 13th and 14th, 2015. Vendors displaying at this Glendive tradeshow are from across Montana and many states including North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Minnesota, Idaho and even Canada. The tradeshow will again be hosted at the EPEC building located at 313 S Merrill Street, Glendive, MT. GATE provides an excellent venue to escape the tedium of winter doldrums and cabin fever with the opportunity to enjoy the company of our great folks in agricultural...

  • Extension Office Welcomes New FCS Agent Johanna Bunn

    Meagan Dotson|Feb 11, 2015

    Johanna Bunn was recently welcomed as the new Family Consumer Sciences Agent and is looking forward to her new position as well as having Sidney as her new home. Originally from Missoula, MT, Bunn graduated from MSU Bozeman December 13, 2014 and interviewed for the FCS position in November after her aunt alerted her to the online job listing. Bunn, who has a degree in Consumer Sciences, was ecstatic with the opportunity saying that she has always liked the community. She has been familiar with...

  • Child Find/Developmental Screening

    Feb 11, 2015

    Child Find/Developmental Screening Central School (200 3rd Ave. SE) March 9 (Monday) and March 10 (Tuesday) from 2:30–7:30 PM March 16 (Monday) and March 17 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM To have your child included in the screening, appointments are necessary and will be taken by calling the Administration Office at 433-4080 during school hours. You are encouraged to bring your child even if they attended last year. The screening is provided at no cost as a public service of the Sidney Public Schools. For further information, call...

  • Rose Yadon, 70, Fairview, MT

    Feb 11, 2015

    Funeral services for May Rose Yadon, 70, of Fairview, MT are at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Fairview Alliance Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Veteran’s Association of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Rose passed away peacefully with her children by her side on...

  • Valentine's Gifts with a Double Blessing

    Lynn Sloan|Feb 11, 2015

    Mercy Market international crafts will be on display this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds Market in Sidney. This is a great opportunity to purchase beautiful Thai silk scarves and jewelry handmade by women in desperate circumstances around the world. Because Mercy Market is a volunteer, not-for-profit ministry, you can give these gifts with confidence that the crafters will be as blessed as your Valentine! All proceeds go toward providing freedom, dignity, and an honorable source of income for these at-risk women and...

  • Public Service Child Developmental Screening March 10 & 17

    Feb 11, 2015

    Child Find/Developmental Screening Central School (200 3rd Ave. SE) March 9 (Monday) and March 10 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM March 16 (Monday) and March 17 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM To have your child included in the screening, appointments are necessary and will be taken by calling the Administration Office at 433-4080 during school hours. You are encouraged to bring your child even if they attended last year. The screening is provided at no cost as a public service of the Sidney Public Schools. For further information, call Michelle...

  • Richland County STAND Program Holding LOCK-IN To LOCK OUT All-Nighter Friday February 13th

    Vicky Parker|Feb 11, 2015

    Richland County Stand 4 Youth will be holding an all night LOCK-IN to LOCK OUT alcohol and drugs. Help spread the word about STAND and what we are about! Friday, February 13th at the Assembly of God Church (414 E. Main St.) Students from all Richland County schools are invited! Grades 4th and up are welcome to stay all night from 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Grades 3rd and under are welcome to come from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. If they bring a parent they also can stay all night! For more information please contact Vicky Parker STAND for our Youth...

  • Parenting Class For New Or Expecting Parents Starts In February

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Feb 11, 2015

    The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...

  • Richland County Extension to offer Tree Pruning Workshop

    Feb 11, 2015

    On February 19 and 26, at 6:30 PM both nights, the Richland County Extension Office will be hosting a tree pruning workshop. The four W’s (What, When, Where, and Why) of pruning trees and woody ornamentals will be discussed. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to host the class in their own yard/garden for some “hand’s on” help with their pruning questions. There is no fee to participate, but an RSVP is requested. For more information and to register, contact Tim Fine at (406) 433-1206 or by email at t...

  • Senn Honored By Thrivent Financial For Outstanding Performance

    Feb 11, 2015

    Sidney, MT– Harvey Senn, LUTCF, FIC, CLTC, Sidney & Watford City, a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified for the Pinnacle Council conference by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2014. Out of Thrivent Financial’s 2,300 financial representatives, only 124 qualified for this honor. Senn is with Thrivent Financial’s Northland Regional Financial Office, serving members in Sidney MT and Watford City ND and surrounding communities. Senn will be recognized by...

  • Montana Stockgrowers Accepting Applications for Young Cattlemen's Conference

    Feb 11, 2015

    Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the structure of the U.S. cattle industry and gain insight on the legislative process that guides our business. Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Research and Education Endowment Foundation will send one Montana delegate on this year’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), held May 27 – June 5, 2015. Applications, due March 1, are available at mtbeef.org. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is an opportunity for cattlemen and cattlewomen between the ages of 25 and 50 to visit segments of...

  • Sidney Basketball Action

    Feb 11, 2015

    The Eagles hosted Plentywood last Thursday and won 73-31. They will host Billings Central Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Laurel Saturday at 4 p.m. The lady Eagles hosted Plentywood last Thursday and won 47-29. The lady Eagles also hosted Glendive on Friday and defeated them 39-30. They will head to Billings Central Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Laurel Saturday at 4 p.m. (Photos by Kathy Johnson)...

  • Sidney Lady Eagles Senior Night

    Feb 11, 2015

  • Rethinking Recreation

    Lois Stephens|Feb 11, 2015

    I love to walk and I love to ride my bike. Both forms of exercise not only give me great pleasure, they also serve as therapeutic measures to restore my balance. A good walk or an exhilarating bike ride can often allow me to shed cares and worries, and also provides quiet time to think through problems that have plagued me and for which I can't seem to find any solutions Sometimes after wrestling with a problem or worry, I just get up, take a good walk or a bike ride, and the answer occurs to...

  • BSC Announces President's Honor Roll For Fall 2014

    Feb 11, 2015

    BISMARCK, ND - Bismarck State College announces the President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2014 semester. “BSC students are great and it is always gratifying when the honor roll comes out and they get the credit they deserve for their focus and hard work,” said Dave Clark, BSC interim president. Of the 361 BSC students receiving this designation, the area students who have maintained at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes include: Wyatt Hatter of Sidney, MT Rene’e Riedmann of...

  • 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sales To Begin

    Kristi Osterlund|Feb 11, 2015

    There's a season between winter and spring that is anticipated as much-or more-as Daylight Savings Time and warmer temperatures. That bright spot ahead is Girl Scout Cookie season! Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will begin taking Cookie orders February 7-22. Booth Sales will be in full swing March 27-April 19. This year, for the first time in Girl Scout history, customers will be able to order from Girl Scouts online from Feb 7 – April 13. Digital Cookie is a groundbreaking addition...

  • Department of Revenue Encourages Montanans to Guard Against Identity Theft During Tax Season

    Montana Dept of Revenue|Feb 11, 2015

    HELENA – As tax season begins, there is no better time for Montana’s taxpayers to be mindful of the threat of identity theft. The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind taxpayers of ways they can avoid the threat. “The Department of Revenue takes identity theft extremely seriously,” says Revenue Director Mike Kadas, “and we’re doing all we can to prevent Montana’s taxpayers from becoming victims. But we need taxpayers to be careful as well and help us by doing all they can to make sure their sensitive tax information...

  • Makoshika Basketball Tournament

    Feb 11, 2015

    Basketball season is in full swing and now is the time to start thinking about tournaments. The Glendive Chamber of Commerce and the Boys & Girls Club of Dawson County have joined forces to bring you the 2015 Makoshika Youth Basketball Tournament in Glendive, Montana. The tournament will be held the weekend of March 13-15th. Games will be played at 6 gyms throughout Glendive. The tournament is for boys & girls in 4th -8th grades. The entry fee is $150 per team. There is a 3 game guarantee. Trophies are awarded in each grade category. For more...

  • Sidney Gymnastics Club Kim Lupo Memorial Gymnastics Meet In Minot

    Feb 11, 2015

    SGC only had five of their twelve Level 3 competitors during this meet. SGC placed 5th as a team. Top Ten Results for Level 3s: 8th Place All Around, Allison Axtman • 10th Place Vault, Hailey Hasvold • 3rd Place Bars, Taylor McPherson • 9th Place Bars, Allison Axtman • 8th Place Beam, Taylor McPherson • 5th Place Floor, Allison Axtman. SGC had just two of their Level 4 competitors for this meet. Top Ten Results for Level 4s: 7th Place All Around, Suttyn Barnhart • 7th Place Bars,...

  • Sidney Wrestlers Win Divisionals

    Feb 11, 2015

    The Eagles won their 21st divisional title with 336.5 points for the team. Laurel took second with 194.5 and Hardin 3rd with 185 pts. Individual placers were: 1st Place, Trace Jones 120 lbs • 1st Place, Gresh Jones 126 lbs • 1st Place, Bridger Coffman 145 lbs, also winning the Quick Pin award • 1st Place, Ryan Chatterton 152 lbs • 1st Place, Doug Rooney 160 lbs • 1st Place, Cody Johnson 170 lbs • 1st Place, Hunter Severson 205 lbs • 1st Place, Cristian Gomez HWT • 2nd Place,...

  • Ponderosa Pine Favored Over Spruce

    Warren Froelich|Feb 11, 2015

    Last week I promised to explain why I prefer pine, specifically ponderosa trees over blue spruces. The answer is they are more drought tolerant, native to parts of North Dakota, more specifically to the southwest. Because of this, they are more commonly planted in the northern plains. Ponderosa pine has similar growth patterns as compared to blue spruce. They both can grow upwards of 50-70 feet and have a crown width of 15-30 feet. The crown width of the spruce may tend to be a little narrower t...

  • Fairview PD And District II Alcohol & Drug Program Are Strengthening Efforts Against Underage Drinking And Driving, Prescription Drug Abuse And Misuse

    Nicole Hackley|Feb 11, 2015

    Fairview Police Department has a unique opportunity for the next several years, to help reduce underage drinking and driving, and prescription drug abuse and misuse. Pairing with District II Alcohol & Drug Program, Fairview PD is able to provide these prevention services through the Partners for Success Grant. The Partners for Success Grant is funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), and is designed to increase the ability of states to assist high-need communities with emerging substance abuse...

  • Spring Light Goose Season

    ND Game and Fish Department|Feb 11, 2015

    North Dakota’s spring light goose season opens Feb. 21 and continues through May 17. Residents can hunt during the spring season by having last fall’s 2014-15 bird licenses. Otherwise, hunters will need to purchase either a 2015-16 combination license; or a small game, and general game and habitat license. Nonresidents, regardless of age, need a 2015 spring light goose season license. The cost is $50 and the license is good statewide. Nonresidents who hunt the spring season remain eligible to buy a fall season license. The spring season...

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