McClusky Gazette News
Elevator repair continues on schedule
With the eyes of the community watching, the repair to the heavily fire-damaged Co-op Elevator is keeping on schedule. Manager Brian Larson stated that the last time he spoke with Northern Grain Construction and Design out of Clara City, MN, they were still on schedule with usable premises on March 30, 2011 and completed by the next month on April 30.
Sheridan Association providing local farm and ranch forum
A day for area ranchers and farmers to gather and socialize at information sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the McClusky City Community Center. The event, lunch and door prizes are sponsored by the Sheridan Association and numerous local businesses.
New Bar and Grill for Drake
With a strong line of U.S. Marine-fired energy and dedication to duty, Alan Hornbacher is tackling a new frontline battle in Drake, close to his farm home near Anamoose. He notes that the Marine Corps gives him support in his determination to succeed in this new venture quoting, “The difficult we do right away; the impossible takes a bit longer.”
Small Business Development Center will serve broad area
Small business hopefuls and entrepreneurs are soon to get a helping hand from a small business development satellite center headquartered in Underwood. The center will start with one part-time business consultant and serve both McLean and Sheridan Counties by providing guidance to those looking to start a business in the area.
County loses $50,000 in tax revenue due to legislative action
With a long history of development in the background, the state legislature unanimously approved a re-distribution of property taxes for rural electric utility cooperatives (RECs) to fall in line with the other investor-owned utility companies.
Remembering 2010 Part 2
Sheridan County and surrounding area residents: tens, couples, singles and families, gathered to have their annual outdoor picnic supper at the Goodrich Park, meal compliments of Choice Financial Services of Goodrich. The bank staff served. Cotton Wood played for Ducks Unlimited free community appreciation supper, entertaining with top-quality bluegrass music.
Teachers: average benefits up 9 percent in two years
Pay hikes for teachers grew in the single digits over the past years. If the governor has his way there will be more pay increases tied to students’ successes. Salary increases and benefit packages for area teachers increased an average of 9 percent in the past two years, according to recently released data from the state Department of Public Instruction.
McClusky High School presents Christmas concert
The McClusky High School music department, under the direction of Robin Erdmann, held their Christmas concert on Wednesday evening, Dec. 22, at the high school gym.
Elementary Christmas Program
McClusky Elementary Christmas concert on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 21, at the elementary school. Third and fourth grade recorder band played two selections “Jingle Bells,” and “Good King Wenceslas.”
Bingo, food and Santa add up to Merry Christmas
On December 15, Bingo, entertained approximately 40 students who showed up at the McClusky Elementary School.
