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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...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has a fantastic afternoon and evening of fun planned for Saturday, November 28. Take advantage of fantastic sales all over town, visit with your friends and neighbors, and check out all the food, beverage and craft vendors. BPA will host a kid's carnival from noon to 4pm in the Village Square Mall. For a minimum $5 charge, kids can enjoy the bean bag toss, coin toss, bowling and much, much more. Check out the tantalizing aromas in the RestorX...
(BPT) - The holiday season is often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many Americans, it can be an incredibly stressful time financially. The National Retail Federation predicts a 4.1 percent increase in sales this year, with the average American set to spend an estimated $786 in the following categories: * $459.87 on gifts for family * $80.00 on gifts for friends * $26.03 on colleagues * $30.43 on the other people in their lives Whether shopping online or in-store, there’s often a temptation to spend too much on gifts...
The winter holidays are a time to enjoy the company of family, friends, and co-workers. Whether you are planning a dinner, informal gathering, or holiday party, your job as host is very important. Your many responsibilities include planning the menu, entertainment, gifts and games. However, some of the most crucial details can be overlooked in all of the frenzy. Perhaps your most important responsibility as host for a gathering where alcohol is involved is to take steps to ensure your guests’ safety both during and after the celebration. D...
It is that time of year again, and the Parade of Trees is being hosted by the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave South, lending its festive display to Sidney’s local museum through December 7th. This is the first year that the event has been held at the MonDak, previously being hosted at Reynolds Market and the Village Square Mall. “The MonDak Heritage Center was quick to jump on board with the Parade of Trees this year,” commented Kim Simmonds, Executive Director. “Not only does it help on...
I can't understand people who each year purchase a tree already decorated in one theme or another, all coordinated and cutesy. They place this tree with its meaningless ornaments somewhere in their house for a few weeks, and then discard the tree along with all its ornaments at the end of the holiday season. Where is the meaning and the fun in that? I have received my ornaments, each and every one of them, from family and friends through the years, and these trinkets provide memories of times...
(BPT) - The holiday season is chaotic enough without the added stress of entertaining. Whether you open your house to family and friends, or attend parties hosted by others this season, these tips will help you keep tensions low and stomachs full wherever you celebrate. Don’t show up empty-handed Although the invitation didn’t specifically say to bring a gift, don’t let that be your excuse to show up empty-handed to your family or friends’ holiday festivities. Host gifts don’t need to break the bank. Do a little research about what your host...
(BPT) - When it comes to holiday get-togethers, no mood-killer is worse than a stressed-out host or hostess. Your guests may be willing to brave snowy roads, low temperatures and the fruitcake they know you’ll serve, but if you’re too frantic to enjoy their company, they won’t enjoy yours, either. This holiday season, try some stress-busting tactics to ensure you stay calm, your party runs smoothly, and your guests arrive to a warm welcome. Here are five ways to minimize party-planning, prep and presentation stressors: 1. Become a fixtu...
(BPT) - Good times with loved ones are an important part of the holidays, so it’s understandable if you want everyone to put down their smartphones and turn off the TV while you’re sharing a holiday meal. But you can “tech the halls” to help get the most from your holiday entertaining! Did you know that certain home gadgets can actually make the season easier and more enjoyable - and give you more time to spend with those you love? Here are six home technologies that will bring a little holiday cheer to your family and friends: Phone home Th...
Montana: Due to the heat and drought during the flowering period, pea yield is low in some areas of Montana,” states Chengci Chen, Ph.D. of EARC, Montana State University. “Some farmers only received 20-30 bu/ac yields, except for those who seeded very early and escaped the stress. Lentils did relatively better than peas. There is some Ascochyta disease pressure on chickpea. For a successful Chickpea crop. Fungicides do not control the Ascochyta blight if the varieties don’t have some level...
Russ Fullmer, who has worked as the Agricultural Manager for Sidney Sugars since 1999, is retiring after 30 years in the sugar beet industry. Fullmer began working at the Sidney factory in 1985 as an Agriculturalist and after four years was transferred to California. In 1993, he was promoted to Agricultural Manager and moved to Wyoming where he worked for six years before returning to Sidney. Space planting has been one of two impactful changes in growing sugar beets; for many years sugar beets...
Once again, the kids who entered The Roundup's Beet Decorating contest showed great originality and skill. Judging took place October 7 at Neu's Super Valu in Fairview. Thank you very much to Neu's Super Valu for hosting the event and Powder Keg for providing great prizes. Special thanks to all the kids who entered – you all did a great job!...
Warm, dry weather can result in soybeans being too dry at harvest. “The soybeans lose weight and become brittle, increasing the potential for handling damage when they are too dry,” North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says. “Also, producers lose money at lower moisture contents.” Producers may want to recondition soybeans that were harvested at lower moisture contents to bring the moisture content up to the market standard of 13 percent. On a 40-bushel-per-acre yield, harvesting soybeans at 9 pe...
