The Lariat Bar was a very busy place again on Friday, January 5th, for the second trivia night of the winter season. Fourteen teams competed for the event with several teams making it through the first and second round of questions with perfect scores. Eighty participants shared their knowledge to try to take the first place this month. After four close and exciting rounds, one team advanced for the win followed by a six-way tie for second place! The winning team, “Buck the Fison,” members were all from Britton. Joey and Tanya Pierson, Jesse and Pat Bolzer, Tom and Bridget Shileny, Jackie Vetlin, and Ben Krista were awarded the trophy and their photo will be displayed on the winner’s shelf in The Lariat. The next round of trivia will be Friday, February 2, starting promptly at 7 p.m. at the Lariat Bar. The March Trivia event, scheduled for March 1, has been postponed. The first Friday in March is the annual Rutland Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry and the Bar is not going to compete with that event. Be sure to watch for information on the Fish Fry in the next few weeks.
The Rutland Seniors’ celebrated January birthdays on Monday, January 8th. Only two of the birthday celebrants made it in for the event – Bill Anderson and Ann Erickson were there to celebrate with a batch of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Others celebrating their birthday this month are Rick Banish, Andy Harris, Duane Lock, Pam Maloney, Hal Nelson, and Diane Smith. The seniors celebrate the birthdays on the second Monday of the month at their morning coffee.
The Rutland City Council held its first meeting of 2024 on Monday, January 8. All members were present for the short meeting. The Council ratified the Lariat Bar 2024 liquor license that was issued by the City Auditor in December, approved the December 2023 financials and the December transfer of $334.88 from the General Fund to the City Share of Specials to balance the fund. The City Auditor reported that the Tree City USA and Growth Award applications were submitted by the December 31, 2023, deadline. The State Auditor has not yet returned/approved the City 2021 audit, however, the 2022 audit has been approved by the State but the City Auditor is questioning several changes made at the State level that do not properly reflect the City Funds or accurately balance. The next meeting is Monday, January 29th.
The Lariat Bar will be open on Sunday, January 14th, for the Wild Card football games. The bar will open at 11:30 a.m. and the kitchen will be open from Noon to 7 p.m. serving fryer food, burgers and pizza. There will also be bucket beer specials. Be sure to head into town for a fun Sunday afternoon and evening with friends and family – and individuals rooting for the opposing team!
The Rutland Community Club still has seats available for the Friday, January 19th, Rutland Fun Pianos event at City Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar and the show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Advanced reservations are required with limited seats available for only $30/person. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Be sure to give Katie a call at 701-680-9354 to get your reservations in for a fun night on the ol’ town!
The 28th annual Anderson Partners Pinochle Tournament will be held Saturday, February 3, starting at 9 a.m. in City Hall. The cost is $40 per couple. Contact Sonja Christensen at 701-642-6793 to register your team. You don’t want to miss participating in this fun annual event!
That’s it for this week. So, until there’s more news from Rutland, hope you keep warm and comfy during the upcoming change in the weather.
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