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Red Ribbon Week was October 23-30 across the nation, and the Richland County Comes Together Committee and Checkers worked in partnership with City Council, the DUI Taskforce, District II Drug and Alcohol, RSVP and the Richland County Health Department, the Foundation for Community Care, law enforcement, city officials, and local businesses to voice a clear message about the dangers of drug use. When Checkers' owner Janette McCollum's learned that findings from a 2015 Quest Diagnostics study...
With oil production slowing down in 2015, many are wondering what's next for Richland County and how the downturn is going to effect a community that has seen so many changes over the last few years. As part of Richland Economic Development's annual report, Leslie Messer, Executive Director, interviewed nine area businesses about how the downturn had affected them. "We try to keep a pulse on how the businesses in our area are coping," said Messer. With much of the country being in recession when...
The Taphouse Bar & Grill has enjoyed a steady business since opening in July. With the best beer selection in N.E. Montana, including some not found east of Billings, as well as selections from Meadowlark Brewery and Beaver Creek Brewery, the Taphouse has a beer to suit everyone. A good selection of wine is also available. The Taphouse offers a full menu but specializes in burgers and appetizers. Bryce Baker said more appetizers have been added, with even more to come. The Taphouse is home to...
The Rod Iron Grill opened to the public in February of 2015 offering a classy, unique dining and entertainment establishment that Sidney had needed and wanted for a long time. Joel Kleinsasser, part owner said, "While we got off to a rough start, over the months we have pulled it together and the public is very happy with our food and service." Some fine-tuning is taking place with a new menu coming early in the new year which will reflect more of what they wanted to do. "We have a better idea...
When Prewitt & Co. purchased the Sidney Livestock 4 years ago, Tim Larson became manager and has been able to slowly grow the business to where it is today. The past few years, Sidney Livestock has grown substantially and has proven to be quite an asset to Sidney's Community. This year Sidney Livestock has been able to add on more cattle pens in August to make room to bring in even more animals for sale days. They even replaced their water tanks and Tim Larson goes on to say, "We definitely try...
Watford City western footwear & apparel story Saddle Up opened a new store in Sidney in May 2015. Store owners Mark and Dori Sparby opened the new store due to the request of Sidney residents that were traveling to Watford City to purchase western apparel that was not available in Sidney. The store has had great success this year and the Sparby's also opened a store in Dickinson, ND in 2015. They also have plans to open other stores in additional cities in North Dakota, Montana and South Dakota...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project had its plans for the modifications to the weir diversion project put on hold pending more research on the pallid sturgeon, an endangered species which inhabits the Yellowstone River. The purpose of the project was to comply with the Endangered Species Act and address the declining number of pallid sturgeon. After 15 years and millions of dollars spent to study the fish as well as the river, the best course of action seemed to be modifying the rock...
The Sidney High School Wrestling Team placed second in at state in 2015. They had four individual state champions. Gresh Jones became a four time Montana State Champ, 24th in Montana History. Jones is currently a redshirt freshman wrestling for the University of Minnesota majoring in Kinesiology. Trace Jones became a two time Montana State Champ and is a Junior at Sidney High School. He is focusing his talents on football and track. Cody Christian was a state champ as a senior. He is attending c...
On June 7, 2015 Shopko Hometown opened at its second location at 500 North Central Ave in Sidney, the only community to have two Hometown stores. Shopko Hometown carries a range of merchandise such as Nike and Adidas brand shoes, housewares, men's, women's, and children's apparel, dry and canned goods, pet supplies, toys, electronics, and so much more of 'The stuff that counts.' Be sure to stop in and get a Shopko cash rewards card and get special offers and coupons; card members can earn a $10...
For the second year in a row, Sidney Sugars completed a record harvest, averaging 32.3 tons per acre and 18.73 sugar for the 2015 season. The crop was visually deceiving other than in the Savage area where they got an early start and no hail. "Other areas surprised us," agricultural manager Russ Fullmer said. Root samples were good with the tonnage estimate raised three times. The weather cooperated with warm, not too hot, days and cool nights in September. The new Roundup ready beets produce...
There are two housing developments that began building in 2015, Sunset Village and Sage Court. The plans for Sunset Village began about seven years ago as the housing board recognized the need to renovate or replace the existing Sunset apartments. HUD required a plan for replacement housing before they would approve the demolition of the Sunset apartments. Mountain Plains Equity Group of Billings worked with the local housing board to complete the tax credit application and home grant that is...
C4 Athletics opened in August, providing athletic gear, footwear and clothing in response to daily requests owners Clint and Sherry Hecker fielded at High Caliber Sports. After beginning with baseball equipment, the store is now packed full of wrestling shoes and gear, and hockey equipment. Athletic footwear, active wear by Under Armour, plus sports medicine supplies fill the aisles. School spirit attire in local school colors, and Richland Rangers, is now in stock as are sunglasses, athletic...
On the corner of Central, Sidney citizens can see the new Trendz Hair Salon building. Sarah Huft purchased Trendz in February of 2014, the new establishment is bigger, better and offers a lot more services and products since their smaller, hard to find salon. "We needed a new location because there was barely enough room for my three hair stylists and three nail technicians I had. We were tripping over each other constantly. There is such a lack of commercial real estate in Sidney there was...
During the warmer months of 2015, the City spent considerable time and energy upgrading Watertower, Quillings, and Lalonde parks. Watertower Park received new bleachers, dugout benches, and a new fence, as the old fence was a maintenance issue for the City. The new fence was pushed back sixteen feet allowing more room for mowing, adequate space for growing trees, and an eventual ADA compliant sidewalk. City Park Superintendent, Stephanie Ridl, received a Richland County Recreation Grant which co...
Funeral services for Harald “Harry” Metz, 59 of Sidney, MT are pending under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Harry died Wed., Dec. 3, 2015 at the Sidney Health Center. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Visitation for Jeanne Georgeson was held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Funeral services and burial will be held at a later date in Underwoood, ND. Jeanne died December 25, 2015 at Sidney Health Care. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
Funeral services for Elaine Portra, 96 of Fairview, MT are at 10 am on Thursday, December 31 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Interment will be in the Bainville Cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Elaine died December 26, 2015 in Fairview, MT....
Mass of the Christian burial for Marguerite Ruffatto was held on December 29 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were held on Monday, December 28 at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery in Charlie Creeek, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marguerite passed away December 25, 2015 at Sidney Health Center....
The Sidney Elks Lodge proudly announces that tickets for the Bootleggers Ball to be held February 5, 2016, at The Lodge, went on sale this week. Tickets are being sold at Sidney Liquor Store and Sidney Elks Lodge. The twenties-themed charity ball benefitting a number of Richland County charities will feature a variety of whiskeys and spirits for tasting. These varieties range from premier national and international brands to regional boutique distilleries which are becoming highly popular throughout the Inter-mountain West. For whiskey and spir...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
People still get sick around the holidays and so when everyone else is carving the turkey, opening presents and gathering around the family tree, Roosevelt Medical Center is fully staffed with nurses, activities, housekeeping and dietary staff to care for the sick and the 20 residents who call RMC home. This year, Vickie Grimsrud, Activities Director, implemented Holiday Heroes, an appreciation program geared toward ensuring staff know how much they are needed and appreciated for working on the...
National Hard Spring Wheat Show The 63rd Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show is coming up quick. This year we have a great line up of speakers for the Feb. 2-4 dates. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, will be the popular “Bread Fair” for area 5th graders. The “bread fair” allows students to learn about where the bread comes from, and how this region is very important for bread making. With many of the supplies being donated, the students are able to make a loaf of bread for them to take home and bake la...
The MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show is happy to announce that we have secured our feature entertainer for the 2016 event. Damian Mason, renowned entertainer and agricultural humorist will be entertaining the crowd at the annual banquet on the evening of March 3, 2016. Tickets will be available for purchase soon. In the meantime, feel free to visit the MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show facebook page at www.facebook.com/mondakagdays. You may also want to visit Damian Mason's page at...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a proposed decision to change a grazing permit on the Flat Creek Allotment in Northeastern Montana to allow bison to graze on federal land all year. The American Prairie Reserve (APR) purchased private lands in Phillips County in 2014, which had been primarily used to grow crops and forage for livestock. The associated 13-thousand acre Flat Creek Allotment has historically been used for cattle grazing. APR submitted a proposal to switch from seasonal grazing of cattle to yearlong grazing of 385...
If it’s broke, let’s fix it. That’s what Montanans need to do with our dysfunctional office of Lt. Governor. The dysfunction dates back for at least a half-century. After serving as Governor in the nineteen fifty’s, Republican Hugo Aronson once commented in my presence that he rarely left the state because of his deep distrust for his Lt. Governor, Democrat Paul Cannon. In the 1960’s the relationship was probably even worse between fellow Republicans Governor Tim Babcock and Lt. Governor Ted James. Babcock was out of state when a car crash kil...
