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Cape Air officials met with community members July 10 to outline their plans for continuing air service to northeastern Montana. The Essential Air Service contract is up for renewal, with a meeting in Billings July 12 during which representatives from each area submitted recommendations to Washington. Walt McNutt is the representative for the Sidney area. The biggest news from Cape Air was the addition of new twin engine Tecnam P2012 Traveller airplanes to their fleet. The planes will offer one...
The Sidney Run Club offers a great opportunity for exercise and fellowship once a week in Sidney. The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at a different location to start and end the run. This Thursday, June 27, they will get together at the Cattle-ac, which alternates with Mucho Si on the last Thursday. The first Thursday of each month finds runners at the Tap House, with the second Thursday at the Meadowlark, and the third Thursday at Pizza House. Runs occur each Thursday from mid-March...
When American Crystal purchased Holly Sugar many years ago, then agricultural manager Russ Fullmer was asked about the long-range prospects for the factory. His answer was that the factory would keep operating as long as it was profitable. Brian Ingulsrud, vice president of agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company and chief operating officer for Sidney Sugars, was in Sidney Monday to address the issue of the new beet grower contract with Sidney Sugars employees and the public after recent...
Anna Nistler, in a fancy, long grey dress, and Chad Richards in a tuxedo, will make one of the cutest couples on the dance floor at the "Summer Nights" ROI Prom June 22 in Sidney. Although they have been a couple for many years, other than a three year split a while ago, Nistler asked Richards to be her prom date. They are both really excited about all the trappings – dressing up, taking their first limo ride, enjoying a fancy dinner, and their first ever prom grand march and dance. "It'll be co...
On Thursday, May 2, Richland County law enforcement incinerated drugs which had been deposited in the several drop-off boxes in Richland County, plus any collected by law enforcement that were approved by the courts to destroy. According to DEA materials, the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held this year on April 27, addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use & Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled...
Four years ago, at 1 p. m. on April 30, Tim and Laura Neu purchased the Super Valu store in Fairview from Bill and Marilyn Huft. Next Tuesday, May 7, they will host their 4th Anniversary Renovation open house and Fairview Showcase from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Neus have a lot to celebrate right now. The store has undergone a complete facelift and has more of a country look now that the yearlong renovations have been completed. And Tim just had a good checkup in Salt Lake City. Tim was raised in...
Prom. It’s the most special event of the year for most high school students, and one that makes memories that last a lifetime. But, not everyone gets to go. Even though most residents of ROI attended high school, they never got to experience a prom. ROI staff member Tami Edwards has wanted to do a prom for a long time and was spurred into action last winter when one of the residents expressed sadness at not being able to attend her prom in high school. Edwards and her prom committee including Jami Carlsen, are determined to make the ROI prom o...
Prom. It’s the most special event of the year for most high school students, and one that makes memories that last a lifetime. But, not everyone gets to go. Even though most residents of ROI attended high school, they never got to experience a prom. ROI staff member Tami Edwards has wanted to do a prom for a long time and was spurred into action last winter when one of the residents expressed sadness at not being able to attend her prom in high school. Edwards and her prom committee including Jami Carlsen, are determined to make the ROI prom o...
Gary Schoepp and Eagle Country Ford recently donated a used Dodge Caravan to Richland Opportunities in Sidney to provide easier transportation for residents. The van is being used for shopping trips, outings and transportation between work and home, primarily by residents of the New Place. Executive director Dan Peters expressed gratitude from everyone at ROI for the generous gift. ”It’s people like Gary Schoepp and companies like Eagle Country Ford that help ROI better serve the people we wor...
Sidney Mercantile has rapidly grown from just 27 vendors in September 2018 to 110 from five different states, with half of those from Sidney, and more vendors are always welcome. Owner Chris Entzel moved into the new space at 214 S. Central Ave., Sidney in December 2018. The location offers ample space upstairs for the vast array of merchandise, plus classroom space in the basement offering a little bit of everything for kids and adults, with the schedule available on their Facebook page. Four...
The Richland County Sheriff's Office serves an area of 2103 square miles, including the unincorporated towns of Crane, Savage and Lambert. They also work closely with the Police Departments in Fairview and Sidney, Montana Highway Patrol, and neighboring Roosevelt and Dawson counties in Montana and McKenzie County, ND. Law enforcement, dispatch and jail services are provided by a staff of 35 people, led by Sheriff John Dynneson, and Undersheriff Bob Burnison. Besides solving crimes, the...
Hide out in amazing surroundings and savor the perfect cup of your favorite beverage at Bittersweet Hide Out & Coffee Shack located in the Shoppes at Peifer's General Store, 141 7th St. S.W., Sidney. Curl up and read a book by the fireplace or a chat with friends as you enjoy a specialty coffee, frappe, drip or French press coffee, or loose leaf tea in multiple flavors. Coal Country Coffee out of Bismarck is featured and is available for sale as well. Blends include Lignite, Boilermaker and...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation conducted an aerial survey earlier this week to assess damage to laterals and pumps caused by the devastating floods. According to project manager James Brower, most of the supplemental drain pumps, which pump the water into laterals, have been submerged and will require extensive repair. The main canal should be fine but the survey will take stock of any washed out points in laterals. LYIP employees will be working overtime, concentrating on making the repairs to...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice to Proceed to Ames Construction last week to allow work on the concrete weir and fish bypass at Intake. The long delay has been due to the bid complaint filed by American Southwest Electrical, which has now been denied by the courts. Ames can begin to resubmit applications for permits, which had expired due to the delay, and mobilize its efforts towards completing the project. Actual river work will probably not start until mid-July since they are not allowed in the river during the spawning...
It's no joke. Pending final inspections, the Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak - Richland Unit plans to be in their new home on April 1. It has been a very long wait but the new ADA compliant space is well worth it. After receiving the historic Lonsdale United Methodist Church, remodeling began to create a building full of fun and learning opportunities for up to 300 children. An addition to the church houses a welcoming reception area, staff offices, the board room, five spacious program areas, b...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project has mailed land owner consent forms to owners of irrigated fields on the west side of the main canal within the Savage and LYIP Irrigation districts in order to get irrigation water rights officially recognized with the State of Montana. Even though irrigators have been using the water for decades, those water rights are not officially recorded with the state, which is currently going through the water adjudication process. Water rights must be recorded now so water cannot be shut off in the future. All...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project has mailed land owner consent forms to owners of irrigated fields on the west side of the main canal within the Savage and LYIP Irrigation districts in order to get irrigation water rights officially recognized with the State of Montana. Even though irrigators have been using the water for decades, those water rights are not officially recorded with the state, which is currently going through the water adjudication process. Water rights must be recorded now so water cannot be shut off in the future. All...
Richland County completed the purchase of the Montana National Guard Armory Monday morning, with a price tag of $600,000. The National Guard vacated the armory building in the beginning of 2016 when they transferred to Culbertson. The Department of Military Affairs then approached the county about purchasing the building, which the county had originally sold to the state in 1955. Negotiations began in August of 2017, with plans to close in the summer of 2018. However, lead abatement in the gun...
After a few years of taking his now 7 year old son to trampoline parks in Minot and Bismarck, Jay Surani broached the subject of a local park to Williston Economic Development. With their encouragement, Surani and his partners have built an incredible indoor entertainment center guaranteed to please all generations. Local artist James Griffin has used his amazing skills to create a safari décor that's just delightful. In addition to the regular trampolines, visitors can jump and play...
Don and Roger Byer and Reynolds Corporation announced Thursday the addition of Hermans Car Wash to the Shops at Fox Run. Hermans Car Wash is named after Byers' father who passed away 25 years ago. Their other car wash is named after their mother Margie. Hermans will be located in lot 1, next to the post office and Highway 200. "There's not a better location in Richland County," Roger said. He credited Reynolds Corporation for being more than helpful in making the project come together while...
In our Salute to the Beet Growers edition, which was published on February 13, Scott and Anita Buxbaum discussed the program through which they host agriculture exchange visitors. Maja Behrens, CAEP manager, explained the program further. The Exchange Visitors that (Buxbaums) are hosting are on CAEP’s Cultural Exchange Program with a training component in agriculture. The purpose of the program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural e...
“Growers can control a lot of epigenetic factors but seed quality is the basis of efficient crop production.” -Kathryn Cayko Developing new varieties of sugarbeet seed is a lengthy process involving seed companies, nurseries, Sidney Sugars Incorporated (SSI) and Ag Terra Technologies. Seed needs to fit this market, showing high sugars and tonnage as well as disease resistance. SSI submits the seed they want tested to Ag Terra which organizes the seed for testing, determining its viability and randomizing the seed for coded trials. Certain var...
ACH Seeds has enjoyed success in the sugarbeet industry due to constant research, developing varieties with excellent tonnage and sugar content as well as Yield Strength Rhizomania Tolerance, Fusarium, Aphanomyces, Rhizoctonia and Cercospora tolerance along with nematode resistance in select varieties. Crystal Beet Seed produced for the US markets is grown in Oregon and Washington, and processed in Oregon or Minnesota, depending on the market area. Along with their own proprietary testing,...
For almost 50 years, Betaseed has been providing top quality sugarbeet seed to area growers. With four research facilities in the U.S. including one in Idaho and three in the Minnesota and North Dakota areas, seed breeders test for various genetic traits with the main goal to develop germ plasm to suit each growing region. Breeders will start with ten varieties and will be lucky to end up with one that is viable in the ten year process it takes to develop new seed. "It's quite an investment,"...
Scott and Anita Reidle Buxbaum both grew up on farms north of Fairview and have continued the farming tradition their whole lives, welcoming children and grand children along the way. Their son Brian, his wife Trish and their four children live on, and farm grandma and grandpa Frances and Eddie Buxbaum's place, farming 950 acres with 450 in sugarbeets. Daughter Kayla, her husband Blaine Watts and their two children live just ½ mile down the road and farm with Scott and Anita. The men,...
