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The Richland County Health Department is advancing efforts to prevent coronavirus in our community. “Right now, we are a step ahead of coronavirus. We don’t have cases here yet. We want to make it slow to get here, to protect our vulnerable populations, and allow us more time to have a coordinated response. We’re not sick, and we’re trying not to get sick,” said Julie Brodhead, RN, communicable disease nurse at the Health Department. On Thursday, March 12, Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency in Montana. “The emergency o...
On January 31, Judy LaPan ended a chapter of her career in public health, after 22 years of service as Administrator of the Richland County Health Department. LaPan began at the Department in 1998, during a time where most rural health departments had few full-time staff, if any. Recognizing the need for and value of public health services, LaPan broadened the scope of the Health Department, moving from mainly individualized services to population-based programs, including disease surveillance,...
Please contact MCHS (McKenzie County Health Systems) 701-842-3000 #9 if: 1. You have symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, or fever and need medical care AND 2. You have Travel Exposure* or have been in close contact with an individual positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days. 3. If you have symptoms and anticipate needing to be seen in the emergency room we ask that you call the number above first unless it is life threatening. Asymptomatic individuals and those not meeting the North Dakota Department of Health Criteria will not be...
The Richland County Health Department has opened an information line for local residents with specific questions about the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as well as a website with important links. At this time, there are still no cases in Montana. The purpose of the information line is to answer questions about COVID-19 and provide guidance to Richland County residents on ways to prevent, prepare and respond to the outbreak. The line will be monitored by knowledgeable staff who may answer calls or return messages. The...
The Peterson Farm Brothers entertained Central Elementary students in Sidney March 13. Popular social media stars and farmers Greg & Kendal Peterson performed some of there parodies of pop chart hits....
Mass of the Christian burial for Anthony “Tony” Otto, 85, Sidney, MT was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Visitation was Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Matth...
Graveside services for Jamie “Carly” Fowler, 22, Round Rock, TX formerly of Sidney, MT were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sidney Cemetery with Pastor Rod Kilsdonk officiating. There was a gathering at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home at 10 a.m. and then leaving for the cemetery at 10:20 a.m. Jamie “Carly” passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in Round Rock, TX....
Visitation for Jennie Johnson, 88, Sidney, MT are at 2 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A private family interment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Friday, March 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. until service time. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jennie passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020,...
The Bakken Brew Fest, originally scheduled for April 11, has been postponed because of concerns regarding the Coronavirus. The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture plans to reschedule the event for sometime during this summer. Chamber officials are in the process of contacting brewers to determine which date is the best option for everybody. Attracting crowds from throughout the region, the Bakken Brew Fest is a fun tasting experience that is looked forward to by many area residents...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces our next session of the Toddler Tuesday Program! Designed for ages 2-6, this fun, hands-on art program introduces children to different forms of art, including painting and clay work, through instruction and storytime. The session meets for five Tuesdays (weekly from April 1 to May 5) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT. Children for this class must be accompanied by an adult. Program fees are $50/child. MDHC members receive $5 off! Scholarships available!! Space...
Have you ever wondered where your family came from or your families’ history? Join us on April 4 at 1 p.m. for Genealogy 101. This free class will cover websites that are free for your use and some that you have to subscribe to, as well as family tree forms and assistance in getting started. This class is for beginners as well as those have started working and have hit a roadblock. Bring your notebook and pencil and let’s get started. The MonDak Heritage Center is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is...
(Updated Thursday, March 19): Due to COVID-19, these events have been cancelled. The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will remain in operation, however the doors will be closed to the public. Original story below. Williston, ND – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. March 19: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in discussing this month’s book and fre...
There is no recommendation at this time that those returning from domestic travel need to stay home upon return. Those who have travelled should monitor their health for the 14 days following their return. This means taking their temperature, and being alert for any other symptoms of COVID-19 including a cough or difficulty breathing. If the person develops symptoms during that time, they should contact the Health Department Information Line at 406-433-6947, and stay home until they receive additional instructions. If the person is sick enough...
Montana-Governor Steve Bullock today announced a set of directives and guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable Montanans, including closing of public K-12 schools, social distancing measures, and limiting visitation at nursing home facilities. “As governor, it is my top priority to protect the health and safety of Montanans, particularly our most vulnerable, at a time when we face the potential for extraordinary health risks from coronavirus in our state,” said Governor Bullock. “Social distancing is one of the most...
Bismarck, ND – By executive order, Gov. Doug Burgum today ordered the closure of North Dakota K-12 schools in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 based on guidance from public school superintendents, medical experts and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). Out of an abundance of caution, public and private schools will be closed March 16-20. The decision was made in an effort to reduce the rate of infection and give the state an opportunity to gather more data, better assess testing and treatment capabilities and plan for e...
Communities in Action have postponed the 2020 Leadership Summit until July 16. This decision has been made in response to COVID-19 concerns, as the highly regarded facilitator, Ben Winchester, is unable to attend due to a travel ban placed by his university system. Communities in Action find it extremely important to take precautions for the health and well-being of our own community during this time. Communities in Action are choosing to see this as an opportunity to increase the impact of the event. Times like these are all the more proof...
Sidney - The health and welfare of patrons and staff of the Sidney-Richland County Library is our top priority. In order to slow the transmission of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Sidney-Richland County Library is taking the following precautionary safety measures. • Effective immediately all outreach services to senior centers and daycares are suspended. • Effective immediately all public programs are suspended. • All public service desks and self-checks will continue to be cleaned multiple times a day. The implementation of so...
Bismarck, ND-The University of Mary chapter of the Nursing Student Association (NSA) has recognized Fairview, MT, native Kelly Danielson as the Student Nurse of the Year (SNOY) for this school year. The SNOY award is to recognize an outstanding nursing student, to stimulate interest in the NSA, to promote communication between schools and students across North Dakota, and to stimulate public interest and awareness of nursing student activities. "I am extremely humbled to be chosen to represent...
Pro-life organizations around the state are aghast at Joel Krautter’s assertions in your wonderful publication. As a decades-long resident of Montana, a Constitutional Republican, a Christian volunteer, and a pro-life activist, the record needs to be set straight. As the Montana Family Foundation has made abundantly clear, the Medicaid expansion rule that Krautter voted for along with Montana House Democrats, did indeed provide for tax-payer funded abortions. Krautter claims he has an A-score with the Montana Family Foundation, but that score d...
The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, Kansas have announced that Seitz Insurance Agency in Sidney has been named a Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2020. Seitz Insurance has received this designation for over twenty consecutive years. To qualify as an Advantage Agent, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism and profitability over five consecutive years. Advantage Agents are recognized by Farmers Alliance as the “best of the best.” To reach this level of distinction is a reflection of Seitz Insurance’s commitment to their...
Shane Gorder, Richland County Commissioner and President of the Montana Association of Counties, announced the availability of the MACo “President’s Scholarships” to this year’s graduating high school seniors residing in Richland County. A $1,000 scholarship, and a $500 scholarship will be awarded based upon merit to graduating seniors who will be attending a Montana community college or four year degree unit of the Montana University System and whose courses of study are encouraged to include but are not limited to political science, public ad...
The safety of our visitors, patients, employees, and physicians, remains our highest priority. To decrease exposure and limit the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), visitation to hospital patients has been updated as follows: • Patients are limited to 1 visitor • Visitors must be 18 years of age and older • Visitation hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. • These visitation hours are for patients in OB/MedSurg/ICU. Entrances to the Hospital and or Clinic are limited to: • Central Registration (Clinic) – Door 8 • Pediatric Ent...
Most of us were raised to be respectful, to offer help in times of need, to make ourselves useful, and to say yes when someone asked a favor. We were taught to do what we could to help and assist someone when asked or needed, and to try hard not to hurt anyone’s feelings. I’ve decided I’ve mixed up a few of those directives along the path of life. I know that when people ask me to do something or they want a favor of one sort or another, I have mistakenly decided somewhere or other along the way that to say no would upset them, put them at a...
