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For the first time, the Billings Symphony Orchestra performed in Sidney at the Anderson Pavilion in Veteran's Memorial Park. On Friday, July 8 it's estimated that between 500 and 700 people were in attendance for the free concert. Performing Symphony in the Park, which has drawn crowds to Billings, MT for 44 years, the concert was an expansion of the Sunrise Festival of the Arts. The symphony got kids involved by inviting high school band students to play a side-by-side rehearsal earlier in the...
On Sunday, Aug. 21, phones started ringing. David Haverkamp placed a call to Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) stating that they had noticed water bubbling out of the ground partway down the 45' – 50' embankment that served as the main irrigation canal's outside wall. A ditch rider was sent out, who first called Project Manager James Brower, and when he didn't answer, called the watermaster, Pat Micheletto. Micheletto then called Brower to tell him that the canal had breached. The 7...
The Foundation for Community Care was established as a non-profit healthcare fundraising organization in 1983, and has been committed to ensuring the continuance and quality of local healthcare services ever since. They work closely, but not exclusively with Sidney Health Center, and have assisted organizations such as the Richland County Health Department and Cancer Coalition. They are committed to investing in what's important to their donors, and patient care. Responding to the desires of the...
The Sidney community was excited when it was announced that Pizza House would be reopened under new ownership. It was made official in July, and work began for owners and Sidney native Jennifer Moore and her mother Terri Moore; new flooring, fresh paint, new bathroom fixtures, a new dishwashing station, and upgraded kitchen are just a few of the improvements that were made. In addition to the tried-and-true recipes that residents had been missing, a few new tasty items have been added to the...
Sidney Eye Care had their Grand Re-Opening on Thursday, Sept.22nd. The event included a Trunk Show by three frame representatives, and served as a great opportunity for patients and community members to stop in and see all the new renovations. The building next to the original practice was purchased three years ago, in preparation for a needed expansion. A year later, O’Brien began working with architects to develop a design that would allow them to build from the original office’s exam lan...
September 23rd the skies came alive as pilots flew into town for the 2016 Wings of Freedom Airshow. The Canadian Snowbirds, who are part of the Royal Canadian Forces, headlined this amazing show September 25th, with performances being cancelled the 24th due to inclement weather. The 2016 Wings of Freedom Airshow was dedicated to Phil Petrik, a man with an extensive aviation career, and founder of Richland Aviation, a unique family business that is still thriving today. It was the fourth airshow...
ONEOK, a leader in gathering, processing, storing, and transporting natural gas in the United States, was founded in 1906 under the name Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. The company changed its name to ONEOK in 1980, and became a presence in the Williston Basin in 2004 as Bear Paw Energy. After the company became the majority interest owner of Northern Border Partners in 2006, Bear Paw Energy was renamed ONEOK Partners. "Our presence has continued in the Williston basin as our assets are uniquely p...
Dr. Jon Kolstad officially opened Kolstad Eye Clinics’ Sidney office on Monday, Oct. 17 in what used to be Dr. Roger Anderson’s eye clinic. The clinic is equipped with digital refraction screens, digital retinal photos, digital laser retinal scanning, and digital OTCs. Glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration services are available, as well as standard vision screenings, and most insurance is accepted including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS Healthy Montana Kids, and VA insurance. Kolstad Eye Cli...
Erin Biebl Fink, DDS, started at Fink Dental Center on Aug. 6th, after moving back to Sidney with her husband and son. Fink, who graduated from Sidney High School in 2002, went on to receive her degree from the University of Minnesota. She was commissioned by the Air Force and spent a year at Travis Air Force Base in California, completing her advanced residency. She and her husband Cole Fink, then spent the next four years in Germany at Spangdahlem Air Force Base where she provided dental...
In February of 2016 Michaela Lofthus made her dream a reality when she opened Simply Scrumptious Bakery. Simply Scrumptious Bakery has a full expresso bar with drive-through. And of course, Simply Scrumptious Bakery has delicious and freshly made baked goods. Loftus welcomes special orders, as well. The bakery takes orders for weddings and parties including holiday parties, bridal, and baby showers. One of the many unique items offered are edible centerpieces, and they do seasonal baking for hol...
Formerly Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bob's Hen House has a new recipe, a new look, and a new owner. Bob Blair opened the business on Aug. 18th after about six weeks of cleaning, painting, and putting up the new signs, which Blair designed himself. Blair moved to Sidney in 2008 and found employment at Sidney Sugars. Unfortunately, Blair suffered severe internal injuries when a 600 lb. piece of metal fell on him while he was working at the Knife Station, which resulted in a yearlong recovery. Needing...
In September of 2015 Patricia Knoepke was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and was facing immediate surgery. There is no convenient time for a medical emergency, and for Pat, it meant being temporarily unavailable to care for so many people who depended on her. Pat is a caretaker to her mother, Isabel, who lives with her and her husband, and runs a daycare that her mom began in 1976. Melissa Boyer with the Foundation for Community Care saw Pat's Facebook message about her need for cancer...
The Shops at Fox Run will be holding a Christmas Classic event Friday, Dec. 9th and Saturday, Dec. 10th with great sales and specials both days; store owners invite the community to kick off the holiday season, and they welcome Eastern A Tip Off Tournament sports fans to stop by and enjoy activities and great shopping, too. Saturday, retail shops will be having their Christmas open houses where customers can register for door prizes. The businesses at Fox Run and Run the World Sidney Run Club...
Sidney Young Professionals (SYP) will be holding a winter clothing drive Dec. 8th – 16th; donations can be dropped off at the donation box housed at Meadowlark Public House, 117 S Central Ave in Sidney. The kickoff begins during the SYP monthly meeting, Thursday, Dec. 8th at the Meadowlark Public House from 6pm – 8pm. The recently formed group is seeking donations other than coats, such as boots, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, socks, and long underwear in children’s sizes. Donated items...
It was an interesting growing season and harvest for sugar beets this year, with 2016 being a record year for tonnage. There was an estimated 31 – 31.5 tons per acre, however lots of fall rain pushed that number to an average of 33.4 tons per acre in comparison to 32.3 tons/acre in 2015, and 30.4 tons per acre in 2014. The season started in mud, and finished in mud. The dry spring was hit with 3 inches of rain that came fast, hardening a crust on top of the fields. Over the summer, lighter t...
Sidney Young Professionals (SYP) will be holding a winter clothing drive Dec. 8th – 16th; donations can be dropped off at the donation box housed at Meadowlark Public House, 117 S Central Ave in Sidney. The kickoff begins during the SYP monthly meeting, Thursday, Dec. 8th at the Meadowlark Public House from 6pm – 8pm. The recently formed group is seeking donations other than coats, such as boots, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, socks, and long underwear in children’s sizes. Donated items...
Ducks Unlimited is holding their Sidney Sportsman’s Night Out, Saturday, Dec. 3rd at the Elks Lodge, 123 3rd St SW in Sidney. The event will be held from 6pm – 10pm and tickets are $40 per single, $60 per couple, $15 for those 17 and under, or a Corporate Table for $700, which seats eight and includes meals and an American Ruger .243. There will be guns, raffles, and a live auction, and if anyone wears a camo or orange shirt to the evening’s events, they will get a free raffle ticket. Ducks...
Join the Rough Rider Center in Watford City for the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning Dec. 1st with free hot dogs and chips from 5pm – 7pm, and a Lighting Ceremony at 6pm. Dec. 2nd stop by the Rough Rider Center and mail letters to Santa at their North Pole Mail Box from 5pm – 7pm, and on the third day of Christmas, have a French toast breakfast with Santa from 9am – 11am. On the fourth day of Christmas, there will be caroling on the concourse from 5pm – 7pm, with special guests singing at 6pm....
The Shops at Fox Run will be holding a Christmas Classic event Friday, Dec. 9th and Saturday, Dec. 10th with great sales and specials both days; store owners invite the community to kick off the holiday season, and they welcome Eastern A Tip Off Tournament sports fans to stop by and enjoy activities and great shopping, too. Saturday, retail shops will be having their Christmas open houses where customers can register for door prizes. The businesses at Fox Run and Run the World Sidney Run Club...
There are a lot of upcoming opportunities for high school senior Seth Ullman, who has been playing trombone for the last seven years. He found out just a few weeks ago that he was selected as a finalist for the New York Honors Performance Series Symphonic Orchestra. The approximately 200 finalists that were selected will venture to New York City, NY Feb. 2nd – 6th to perform at Carnegie Hall. All finalists are designated to one of four groups: Choir, Band, Symphonic Orchestra, or String O...
Since September of this year, Farmers Insurance Agent Tiffany Steffan, has given away $800 in grants to Sidney teachers through the "Thank America's Teachers Initiative." On a national level, Farmers Insurance will give away $1 million to teachers across the country this year. Teachers can go to www.thankamericasteachers.com for more information on how to win anywhere from $2,500 to $100,000, but their generosity doesn't stop there. Each agency is allotted a certain amount of marketing dollars t...
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, organizations, teams, and churches to participate in the Parade of Lights that will be happening on Friday, Nov. 25th, the day after Thanksgiving. Entered floats will parade down Main Street at 6:30pm central time, and trophies will be given for Best Use of Lights and Best Theme, which is ‘The Sights and Sounds of Christmas’. The line-up will be in the elementary school parking lot, and registered floats will be sent an ema...
Break out the tinsel, twinkle lights, and tree toppers all in the spirit of giving! That’s right, the 2016 Parade of Trees is on display, with proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County’s Back a Kid Fund, and supporting the mission of the MonDak Heritage Center. Businesses, organizations, and individuals have donated decorated Christmas trees and wreaths to be auctioned off at 6:00pm on Saturday, Nov. 26th as part of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Stroll. This is th...
Sidney Young Professionals (SYP) will be holding a winter clothing drive Dec. 8th – 16th; donations can be dropped off at the donation box housed at Meadowlark Public House, 117 S Central Ave in Sidney. The kickoff begins during the SYP monthly meeting, Thursday, Dec. 8th at the Meadowlark Public House from 6pm – 8pm. The recently formed group is seeking donations other than coats, such as boots, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, socks, and long underwear in children’s sizes. Donated items...
Kick-off the Christmas season and celebrate during the Christmas Around the World Stroll the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26th, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm with the Parade of Lights to follow. Businesses are invited to participate by decorating their windows and stores with the Christmas Around the World theme, using the country of their choice as inspiration. Be sure to check out the great sales going on at retail businesses, including those participating in Shop Small Saturday. The Parade of L...
