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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...
Support your local businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 26th, and take advantage of great sales and great shopping. Shop Small Saturday is a national movement that was created by American Express in 2010 to promote local business. Two of the businesses that are participating in Shop Small Saturday are The Lucky Buckle and High Caliber Sports. The first 20 customers through The Lucky Buckle's doors will get a Shop Small bag with the business's logo on it that will be good for 15% off throughou...
Giving is the reason for the season, so it seems only appropriate that #GivingTuesday would follow shopping days Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday is a social media movement that began about five years ago as a worldwide initiative for philanthropy. At www.givingtuesday.org, people can search for non-profits in their area, or anywhere, should they choose to give on a nation-wide or worldwide level. Currently, Sidney has four non-profit groups that are...
You won't want to miss out on what's happening at Quilts & More on Friday, Nov. 25th and Saturday, Nov. 26th. Stop by the store to get 25% off holiday fabric and be sure to bring the kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, too so they can meet live animals that call Quilts & More home. Owner Nancy Van Hook, Manager Vonnie Van Hook, and staff Deb Bradley and Amber Hambro will be in the store to help with all of your Holiday quilting needs including stocking stuffers, gift certificates, and gift...
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 Rough Rider Center is looking for businesses, individuals, and organizations that would like to be a part of their Festival of Trees Gala. Artificial trees can be brought into the Rough Riders Center to be set up and decorated. The donated trees will be on display for the next two weeks, and will be auctioned off at 6:00pm central time the evening of Saturday, Nov. 26th. Additionally, the Rough Riders Center is still accepting all kinds of donated items for the silent auction, which will be...
Giving is the reason for the season, so it seems only appropriate that #GivingTuesday would follow shopping days Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday is a social media movement that began about five years ago as a worldwide initiative for philanthropy. At www.givingtuesday.org, people can search for non-profits in their area, or anywhere, should they choose to give on a nation-wide or worldwide level. Currently, Sidney has four non-profit groups that are...
Support your local businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 26th, and take advantage of great sales and great shopping. Shop Small Saturday is a national movement that was created by American Express in 2010 to promote local business. Two of the businesses that are participating in Shop Small Saturday are The Lucky Buckle and High Caliber Sports. The first 20 customers through The Lucky Buckle's doors will get a Shop Small bag with the business's logo on it that will be good for 15% off throughou...
The last few weeks, first and third graders at West Side Elementary have been collecting items for Operation Gratitude as part of a school-wide effort to support active soldiers, their families, and veterans. Second graders have adopted a troop, while the other two grades have been collecting small toiletry items such as toothpaste, shaving cream, chap stick, foot powder, and other items including notebooks, pens, gum, and socks. The project was presented last month during an October staff...
