Before it became a place to cast a fishing line, walk a dog or enjoy a quiet moment beside the water, Ike’s Fishing Pond and Walking Trail was a horse pasture — and an idea Ken Forbregd was determined to pursue. Today, the 1.73-acre pond offers a gathering place for neighbors and families. Four laps around the pond make a mile, giving walkers a place to stretch their legs while young anglers

Area FFA members competed at the annual Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Judging Contest held in Sidney on Sunday, Oct. 4. As a team, Culbertson placed third overall. Culbertson junior Kalia Featherston placed second overall for individuals. Cal Steppler earned 15th overall for individuals. Bainville accounted for five of the top six individuals at the competition. The team earned the

Emma Berwick has earned a place in Culbertson’s record book. Now, the senior is looking toward her next goal: heading to college, pursuing a career in medicine and hopefully taking her love of sports with her. A Culbertson student since kindergarten, Berwick has spent her high school years balancing volleyball, basketball and track with activities that keep her involved beyond the gym.

Sidney Health Center is pleased to welcome Michael D. Calfee, MD, to its orthopedic team. Dr. Calfee will begin seeing patients at Sidney Health Center on Oct. 1. Calfee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with more than 26 years of experience providing orthopedic care. His areas of specialty include total hip, knee and shoulder replacement, sports medicine