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The annual sugar beet harvest gets underway next week beginning with Culbertson, Savage and the factory yard on Monday, September 30; Sugar Valley and Pleasantview on Tuesday, October 1 and Powder River on October 2. The factory will start processing beets on October 1. According to Russ Fullmer, Sidney Sugars agricultural manager, if the weather is still too warm, there will be a controlled harvest to begin with, then it will be “full bore, as quickly as we can”. Sidney Sugars will have dai...
Make a RADD call: “Report a Drunk Driver.” Law Enforcement & Richland County Task Force are reaching out to the community to help prevent DUI Crashes and injuries & deaths related to them. Law Enforcement and the task force are asking you to report drivers you feel may be impaired. If you notice a vehicle crossing over lane-lines, excessive slowing and speeding, driving without lights, erratic driving, road rage or any other movements that may put you or others in danger on our roadways….make th...
The Mon-Dak Quarter Horse Association in conjunction with the North Dakota Quarter Horse Association will host their annual benefit trail ride for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Home on the Range and the AQHA Foundation on Saturday, September 28. Enjoy breathtaking scenery at the Rafter H Ranch 18 miles east of Williston as you help raise money for these important entities. Sign up is at 9 a.m. with the morning ride beginning at 10. Lunch is on your own followed by an afternoon ride. Supper is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a silent auction. MDQHA m...
The Montana Historical Society Board of Trustees honored Edgar Richardson of Scobey and Chris Fisk with their 2013 Heritage Keepers Award Friday evening during the 40th Annual Montana History Conference held this year in Sidney. The award is for exemplary work, commitment and effort in identifying, preserving, and presenting the history and heritage values of Montana for current and future generations, Trustees President Crystal Shors said. “All of Montana can be proud of the important work t...
In the spirit of Co-op Month, Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association (LYREA) will be holding its annual coat and food drive through the entire month of October. With the increases in the price of food and necessities, there is an overwhelming need for help. It’s a great time of the year to clean out your closets and find any winter gear such as hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, boots, snowsuits, or coats that are no longer used. You may also drop off any monetary donations (please make checks payable to Richland County Food Bank), n...
Canada goose hunters are reminded the daily and possession limits in the Missouri River Zone differ from the rest of the state. The daily bag limit for Canada geese in the Missouri River Zone is five, with 15 in possession. The remainder of the state has a daily bag of eight Canada geese, with 24 in possession. A hunter may take up to eight Canada geese in a day, provided no more than five come from the Missouri River Zone. Subsequently, a hunter may possess up to 24 Canada geese, provided not more than 15 come from the Missouri River Zone. Ope...
Private family memorial services for Kelly Mason, 61, Fairview, MT will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances and condolences and pictures may be shared with family at www, fulkersons.com. Kelly died on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
Memorial services for Patricia Tyree, affectionately known as Colleen, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Nazarene Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Patricia Colleen (Shannon) Tyree was born July 4, 1938 in Alexander, ND to Elmo D. “Ed” and Hildegard A. Shannon. She passed away on September 6, 2013 in Las Animas at the age of 75. Colleen graduated from high school in Alexander, ND in 1956. She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell in Sidney, Montana from 1957 until 1961. On October 15, 1961 she married Keith Tyr...
Funeral services for Duane Martin, 64, of Mona Community will be held at the Mona Church at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013 with Bryan Johnston officiating. Interment will be in the Mona Cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Duane died at noon on Friday. September 20, 2013, at the Billings Clinic, Billings, MT....
Funeral services for Diane Kilsdonk, 66, of Sidney, MT, will be at 10 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT, with Pastor James Hageman officiating. Interment will be in Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sidney Health Center Cancer Center, Sidney Health Center Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Diane died on Sunday, September 22,...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department advises hunters to be cautious with their dogs around water this time of year, due to potential health hazards associated with blue-green algae. Dr. Dan Grove, wildlife veterinarian for the Game and Fish Department, said late summer and early fall offer prime conditions for blue-green algae growth in many state waters. Ingestion by a hunting dog while perhaps retrieving a bird during the early goose season, or just practicing retrieving, can lead to severe illness and potential death. “Conditions are r...
Register now for the Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC), set to take place October 11-13 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The YALC is a collaborative effort between nine of Montana’s agricultural organizations, offering attendees a chance to discuss current ag issues, take part in various workshops, meet with industry leaders and network with fellow young people who live Montana agriculture. Anyone aged 18-40 and interested or involved in any facet of agriculture is encouraged to attend. The conference is put together by a committee of r...
Potential. For an old time tractor enthusiast, every tractor has it. It doesn’t matter if the engine has seized, paint faded or frame has rotted into a collapsed pile. For many, the older the tractor, the greater its allure. For them, antique tractors and farm equipment hold an undeniable appeal, often born out of nostalgia and memories of childhood. There is also the satisfaction of taking a piece of solid old machinery and restoring it to working order, and keeping it running decades after i...
MSU Extension will be holding again the Solid Finances series with topics ranging from identity theft, retirement planning to credit scores, long term care insurance and many more. Solid Finances is a free, webinar-based financial education series.This year, 16 sessions will be offered from September 2013 through April 2014. Not only is this series convenient to participate in, but also effective. Past viewers reported that the webinar-series provided them with knowledge and confidence to tackle...
A cutline in the September 11 edition of the Energy Roundup incorrectly stated, “JMAC’s Safety Coordinator, Babe Ruth, Gets Ready for ‘Chef of the Day.’” It should have read, “JMAC’s Risk Management Officer, Joe Busch, at the 13 year old’s Babe Ruth World Series Event held in Williston, ND on August 17th – 24th.” We apologize for any confusion this may have caused....
The National Guard thanked the employers of guardsmen for allowing them time off to serve by giving helicopter rides from the Sidney airport on Sept. 21....
Brenda Larson and the staff of Creative Solutions are busy putting the final touches on this year’s Parade of Homes which will take place on Sunday, September 29. The project is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County to help them fund a much needed permanent home. Last year the event raised $10,000 and Larsen is hoping to increase that amount. Dura Supreme has generously agreed to sponsor the event again this year, allowing ALL ticket sales to go directly to the club. Six l...
The public is invited to help welcome home our National Guard troops who have been stationed overseas since last spring. The Sidney VFW will be hosting a supper in their honor on Saturday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend and show their appreciation is asked to RSVP by September 30 by calling Jacki Poland at 406-774-3047....
Compressed natural gas, also known as CNG, powers more than 12 million vehicles on the road today. According to GE, only about 250,000 of these vehicles are being used in the United States. Since 2000, the U.S. has shown a steady increase of approximately 3.7% per year, while the global rate climbs at over 30% per year. However, as gasoline prices continue to rise, American interest in CNG is also rising. Production of CNG Most natural gas comes from three types of wells: oil wells like the...
Nine businesses will receive Family Business Day awards at the 2013 Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship State Farm Insurance Family Business Day, set for Friday, Oct. 11, at the Holiday Inn in Bozeman. The 2013 Family Business Day award winners are: Steamboat Dry Goods of Wolf Point in the very small business category (fewer than 10 employees); Buffalo Restoration of Bozeman in the small business category (10-30 employees); Spika Welding and Manufacturing...
The 5th annual Walking to Wellness event held recently had 62 registered participants for the walk at 8am. All proceeds of the Walking to Wellness event benefited the Foundation for Community Care’s Endowment and the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County. The group above finished the race....
Elene Weege moved to Stevensville, MT from Wisconsin in 1998, after retiring from a medical business profession to pursue a career as a full time artist. She spent five years studying art at two campuses of the University of Wisconsin as a returning student and focused on oil painting and photography. She has exhibited at the Western Heritage Annual Art Shows, Great Falls, The Montana Professional Artists Association Annual Shows, and the Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies, plus many other...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Treasure County Health Department and RiverStone Health, have confirmed two West Nile Virus (WNV) human deaths in Montana over the past week. There have been 15 confirmed WNV cases this year. The deceased, a Treasure County male in his eighties and a Yellowstone County male in his seventies, died of severe complications related to West Nile Virus infection. The individuals had no history of travel outside the state within the past month. “These deaths are a...
The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting northeastern Montana for a game at Culbertson High School Gymnasium on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. Our local team, the RMC Super Shots, includes teachers, coaches, firefighters, police officers, ranchers, farmers, and other local leaders. Come and see your neighbors from Bainville, Brockton, Culbertson,...
The results for Sidney Cross Country Runners meet in Colstrip, MT. Results are as follows: Middle School Runners: Boys: Jacobe Croff- 12:49 14th place Girls: Scottlynn Anglesey- 17:27 High School Runners: Boys: Christian Anglesey- 20:34 Zach Sommerfeld- 20:55 Jared Troudt- 26:20 Girls: Tess Ler- 25:23 Tessa Hill- 27:27 Ashley Ray- 32:55...
