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For the Sidney Lions Club, 2016 was another busy year serving their community. Lions International was formed in 1917 with their mission being: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation. It is the world's largest service club with 1.4 million members in 210 countries and geographical locations. The Sidney Lions Club has about 50 members, and takes special...
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...
Sidney Livestock Market just keeps improving the sales experience for its customers. This year, the interior got a needed facelift with some updates to the office which included new flooring. The sale barn is now much brighter and cleaner with the removal of the old false ceiling, and new lighting and paint. A new sound system makes the buying and selling process much better for everyone. Outside, work continues with the addition of two new big pens and some new water tanks. In a couple of...
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...
Stockman Bank has reconfirmed its strong commitment to the MonDak area with the completion of a stately, three story brick and glass building on Holly Street in Sidney. Bank president Garth Kallevig explained the bank had outgrown its downtown location and expansion there was not feasible. Adding a second story was not an option and taking out parking spaces by building to the alley would not have been good for customers. The search for a new site began in 2012. When the property on Holly came...
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...
After New China left town two years ago, Sidney residents no longer had a place to enjoy authentic Chinese food – until FooYee Chinese Restaurant opened in January. FooYee offers an extensive menu featuring MSG-free beef, chicken, pork, vegetable, seafood, lo mein, egg fu yong, and rice dishes. The restaurant also provides carryout and catering, and possibly delivery once a delivery driver is available for hire. Two Chinese cooks moved from California to run the kitchen. A lunch buffet is p...
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...
Recruitment efforts by Sidney Health Center paid off in 2016. Within the past twelve months, Sidney Health Center secured contracts with two female OB/GYNs, an aesthetic medicine physician and two physician assistants to help address the needs of the community. Dr. Lisa Ross and Dr. Malua Tambi, who are both American Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the medical staff in June and August 2016 respectively providing a wide range of obstetrical and gynecology services. Their...
Big Sky Smile Center welcomed its first dental patients on February 9, 2016. With three dentists; Dr. Barrie Matthews, Dr. Caitlin Jacquot and Dr. Alyssa Mann, plus a highly qualified one-of-a-kind dental team, Big Sky Smile Center is fully equipped to handle all of your dental needs. They strive to make every patient feel like family through friendly and compassionate service! A full range of dental services is offered plus, implant placement and restoration, dentures, invisible braces,...
Richland County Fairgrounds' new 4-H and school exhibit building is one of Sidney's newest commodities. The multipurpose building was completed right before for this year's fair and is currently being used for storage until warmer temperatures allow for hosting events. Two wedding receptions are already scheduled to take place in the building. Fair manager Jamie Larson said the building exceeded her expectations. "B & B Builders did the construction on the project, and they actually did a...
Lundemo Firearms & Sports moved into its new spacious quarters in the M3 building in September. Although they didn’t add merchandise, it is now all on display and easy to find. With over 250 guns, loading equipment and supplies and ammo for virtually everything, they have everything for hunters and gun enthusiasts, male or female. Lundemo Firearms & Sports also carries Ice Castle fish houses. One is in stock but custom orders are welcome with delivery in approximately three weeks. Anyone interested is encouraged to join the new Richland C...
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...
Dr. Jesse Cole compares his reason for opening Sidney Dental to a root beer float. The way it is difficult to get the perfect balance of ice cream and root beer, it was hard for him to maintain balance at his practice in Scobey. Having been the only dentist in Scobey, Dr. Cole was unable to keep up with the demand of his business. “It’s difficult finding balance between having enough to do and keeping up with all you have to do,” he said. That prompted him to return to the San Francisco denta...
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...
Sidney Western wear store moved into the old Trading Post location at 111 East Main to better serve their customers. They are open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 7 pm....
The Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers 4-H Club teamed up with the Savage School Student Council to hold a food drive for the Richland County Food Bank. The Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers had originally planned to host a Parade of Lights and a free will soup feed with proceeds to benefit the food bank, but winter weather prevented the event from taking place. Still wanting to help with the shortage at the food bank, the 4-H club contacted Savage school to see if they would be willing to partner...
Fairview Elementary School presented a delightful Christmas program Monday, December 19. From kindergarten through 5th grade, the children all wished everyone a Hawaiian Merry Christmas, singing "Mele Kalikimaka"....
Members of the Richland County Food Bank receive a check for $2,724 donated by Thrivent Financial on Tuesday. Pictured from left to right are Thrivent Financial Associate Harvey Senn, Food Bank President Candy Markwald, Food Bank Vice President Gloria Yockim, Food Bank treasurer Randy Jones, and Thrivent Financial Associate Ronald Gebhardt. Thrivent Financial provided meat for a freewill offering meal on Dec. 14 at Pella Lutheran Church, serving more than 300 people. (Photo by Cheyenne...
