Articles from the September 6, 2017 edition


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  • Young & Old Settlers

    Sep 6, 2017

    Alexander held their annual Old Settler's Day Sat., Sept. 2. This year the Lewis Family was honored and the day was filled with fun activities for all ages. One of the highlights was the Oasis Petroleum bike giveaway. A total of 48 boys & girls bikes were given away. For more pictures, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Roundup-153561852869/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155486499827870...

  • Jamison Whiteman All Day Benefit Scheduled For Sat., Sept. 23

    Sep 6, 2017

    To start off the day, enjoy breakfast at the Sidney Elks Club in Sidney at 8 a.m. with proceeds going to the Jamison Whiteman fund. At 11 a.m. join in the fun at the Wanna Be An Elk golf scramble at the Sidney Country Club. To end the day, there will be a free will offering pig roast and silent auction Sat., Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Elks Club, 123 3rd St. SW in Sidney to benefit Jamison Whiteman, son of Jamie and Leslie Whiteman of Sidney. Jamison Whiteman is the cutest 8 year old boy you will...

  • Big Sky Concert Season Kicks Off Sept. 18 with "Raised in the Saddle"

    Sep 6, 2017

    The first performance of the Big Sky Concert Season kicks off on Monday, September 18th with Montana Repertory Theatre's presentation of "Raised in the Saddle" The Phantasmagorical Journey of a Future Rodeo Queen by Jay Ketterling. This comedy rolls across the Big Sky state via steam locomotive, following teenage cowgirl Alice Greenough as she encounters a who's-who list of famous Montanans such as Charlie Russell, Jeannette Rankin, Cooper King William Clark and others . Alice will need that...

  • Look Beneath the Surface: How to Recognize Human Trafficking Session Offered in Watford City

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Sep 6, 2017

    A victim of trafficking may look like many of the people you see every day. How do you know who maybe trafficked? Children as well as adults are being held against their will. Human Trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is taking place in the area. Anyone can help a victim. To help, a person has to know the right questions to ask and how to look for clues. You are vital because you may be the only outsider with the opportunity to speak with a victim. To learn more, you are encouraged to attend...

  • New Program Aimed At Equipping And Inspiring New Leaders Coming Sept. 14 To Sidney

    Sep 6, 2017

    Much of small town life is run by volunteers who sit on boards, committees and councils. A new MSU Extension program is planned in Sidney to give new and seasoned volunteers information that will help them be more effective in their volunteer roles. Leading Local, an innovative, one-day, activity-based workshop is planned in Sidney Thursday, September 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the USDA/ARS Research Center at 1500 North Central Avenue. The session will be presented by Dan Clark, Director of the MSU Extension Local Government Center....

  • McKenzie County's 19th Annual Heritage Day September 16

    Sep 6, 2017

    Saturday, September 16th is the 19th Annual McKenzie County Heritage Day and the 25th anniversary of the McKenzie Heritage Association. Festivities begin at 11AM Central time in Heritage Park in Watford City, and all are welcome to celebrate. Admission is a free-will donation. Beginning at 11:30, the District I Cattlewomen will serve slushburger meals for $5 to prepare you for day-long festivities. A program to honor the country as well as recognition of several special individuals will take place at noon. Throughout the day, Bob Petermann,...

  • Donald "DK" Johnson, 95 Sidney, MT

    Sep 6, 2017

    Funeral services for Donald “DK” Johnson, 95, of Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Ebenezer Congregational Church with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment followed in Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Donald “DK” died on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....

  • Public Health Officials: Follow Recommendations For Outdoor Activities

    Sep 6, 2017

    State health officials stressed today the importance of following recommendations for outdoor activities based on air quality as Montana’s unrelenting wildfire season shows no signs of letting up. This information is especially concerning with a new school year set to begin, fall sports are ramping up at all age levels and other outdoor activities are being held. “We are obviously facing some very unhealthy conditions right now in many areas of Montana,” said Department of Public Health and Human Services State Medical Officer Dr. Greg Holzm...

  • Farm Service Agency Reminds Producers of CRP Deadlines

    Sep 6, 2017

    The Richland County FSA Office reminds producers of the upcoming Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) deadlines. · Sept. 15: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Emergency CRP · Sept. 13: 2017 CRP Managed Summer/Fall Grazing Period Ends · Sept. 13: 2017 CRP Routine Grazing Period Ends · Sept. 30: 2017 CRP Managed Harvesting Period Ends · Sept. 30: 2017 CRP Emergency Grazing Period Ends · Nov. 12: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Managed CRP For questions, contact the local FSA office at (406) 433-2103, ext. 2....

  • Correction

    Sep 6, 2017

    Two names were incorrect in the story titled “Gianforte in Sidney to Listen to Local Producers” that appeared on page 1 in the Aug. 30, 2017 issue. In the second paragraph “Bill Johnson” should be “Kjeld Jonsson” and “David Riddle” should be “David Reidle....

  • Rock Your World With Rocktape at Body Bliss Massage

    Sep 6, 2017

    Cammi Seader, massage therapist and owner of Body Bliss Massage in Fairview recently attended a Rocktape course in Las Vegas. Seader has taken many courses during her 12 years as a massage therapist, always striving to stay abreast of current techniques in order to provide her clients with the best possible experience. Out of all those courses, she rates the Rocktape course in the top three. This type of therapy has been restricted to physical therapists, but is now open to massage therapists, c...

  • Brushpoppers Raise Wildfire Funds

    Sep 6, 2017

    The Badlands Brushpoppers served concessions at the Kelby Indergard Memorial Roping on July 29. We have done this for the past three years and have donated the money to various causes. This year we raised $2761.18 to donate to the Lodgepole Complex Fire Relief Fund in Jordan, MT in honor of Kelby, who was a member of the Badlands Brushpoppers 4-H Club. We thank all that came out to support this cause. (Photo by Stephanie Hatter)...

  • Savage Volleyball Action

    Sep 6, 2017

  • Alexander Volleyball

    Sep 6, 2017

    Alexander Comets vs White Shield, Aug. 31 Alexander 3, White Shield 0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-13) Please send other team scores to [email protected] for publication....

  • Charting the Course: Making Access to Amazing Rural Healthcare a Reality

    Tie Lemerond|Sep 6, 2017

    In August, 2016, JE Dunn Construction began construction on the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCSH) replacement medical facility. Boasting over 125,100 square feet, the new facility will offer a wide variety of services; Urgent care, clinic, emergency, labor & delivery and surgical-outpatient surgery. Physical therapy, occupational services and Long-term care will be offered in the Connie Wold Wellness Center (CWCC) adjacent to the new facility. The assisted living facility, Horizon, is...

  • Rotation Can Make You Richer

    Alexa Althoff|Sep 6, 2017

    It's been said that two's company, but three's a crowd. While this old aphorism may be true in some circumstances, it fails to hold as much water in regards to irrigated crop rotation in sugarbeet fields. Dr. Bart Stevens, Irrigated Systems Research Agronomist/Research Leader at the USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory in Sidney, has been studying a three-year crop rotation system alongside a number of other experts. With the aid of Montana State University and North Dakota...

  • Do Not Disturb

    Alexa Althoff|Sep 6, 2017

    More money for less work simply doesn't sound American. But when it comes to conservation practices, offering an incentive to give the plowshare a break can be a profitable investment for everyone involved. Jamie Selting, District Conservationist at the NRCS in Sidney, is helping local farmers utilize two programs which provide a monetary incentive to try economically viable stewardship practices. "In the past there's been a customary way of farming which involves a lot of tillage," Selting...

  • Anthrax May be a Danger to N.D. Livestock

    NDSU Agriculture Communication|Sep 6, 2017

    Anthrax could be a risk to livestock in North Dakota this year, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian Gerald Stokka warns. Very dry conditions, which North Dakota experienced this year, or high rainfall can cause it to be a health issue. "Anthrax is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis," Stokka says. "This bacteria has a special survival mechanism called spore formation. This characteristic allows the bacteria to produce spores with a very hardy,...

  • N.D. 4-H Adding Participation Fee to Offset Funding Cuts

    NDSU Agriculture Communication|Sep 6, 2017

    To maintain the North Dakota 4-H program in the face of budget cuts, 4-H will implement a $20-per-year state-level program fee for participation. The fee helps fill the gap left by declining state funding, according to Brad Cogdill, chair of the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s Center for 4-H Youth Development. The decision to implement the fee came after a $4.1 million reduction in state funding for the Extension Service for the current biennium and a recommendation from an ad hoc committee the State Board of Agricultural Rese...

  • IPM Crop Scout Program at Williston Research Extension Center

    Anna Dragseth|Sep 6, 2017

    For the past 19 years, North Dakota State University has sustained an active Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Crop Scout Program. This has been made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Program. In 1998, the NDSU IPM Survey only scouted for diseases of wheat in the southeastern part of North Dakota. Now, the IPM Survey has broadened its scouting efforts to all parts of the state and includes insect pests and diseases of f...

  • Farm Service Agency Reminds Producers of CRP Deadlines

    Sep 6, 2017

    The Richland County FSA Office reminds producers of the upcoming Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) deadlines. · Sept. 15: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Emergency CRP · Sept. 13: 2017 CRP Managed Summer/Fall Grazing Period Ends · Sept. 13: 2017 CRP Routine Grazing Period Ends · Sept. 30: 2017 CRP Managed Harvesting Period Ends · Sept. 30: 2017 CRP Emergency Grazing Period Ends · Nov. 12: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Managed CRP For questions, contact the local FSA office at (406) 433-2103, ext. 2....

  • Richland County Fair 4-H Grand Champions

    Anna Dragseth|Sep 6, 2017

    This year at the Richland County Fair, 4-H members brought many market animals to show and sell. On Friday, August 4th, the 4-Hers with market animals participated in both the Showmanship and Market Animal class. Taking home grand champion ribbon in the Market Beef Division was Tyler Lien. Lien’s steer was purchased by 5H Trucking located in Lambert, MT. Receiving a reserve champion ribbon in the Market Beef Division was Tana Kostelecky, her market steer was purchased by Rambur Charolais. Cooper McNally was awarded Grand Champion market hog, h...

  • BeefTalk: Diversity Helps Mitigate Drought Effects

    Kris Ringwall|Sep 6, 2017

    Are you interested in increasing soil water absorption by 685 percent? Remember the commercials that showed paper towels absorbing copious amounts of water, more than a competitor's paper towel? Is one paper towel better than another in water absorption? I think we know the answer: Yes. Could this also be true in soils? Are the soils within some soil management systems better at absorbing water than soils in other systems? The answer is: Absolutely yes! What does this mean? Poorly managed soil...

  • Above Average Tonnage Predicted For 2017 Sugarbeet Crop

    Dianne Swanson|Sep 6, 2017

    Sidney Sugars is predicting above average tonnage at 32 and average sugar at 17 to 18 for the 2017 sugarbeet crop, based on root samples taken last week. Not all samples were processed at press time so the results are preliminary but encouraging. “We’re happy with the crop considering the rough start this spring,” agricultural manager Duane Peters said. “But, we’ll wait and see what happens on the 12th.” Early beet harvest, which used to be common but hasn’t been done for many years, will start on September 12 with all districts hauling some...