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Sidney - Sidney Health Center received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through the state of Montana's allocation for healthcare workers on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Dr. O. Pete Council and Dr. Rajohn Karanjai were the first two individuals to receive the revolutionary vaccine at Sidney Health Center. They received the Moderna vaccine, the second of two vaccines recently approved by the FDA. These vaccines use a new technology where viral infection is mimicked by introducing a no...
The patient's call-light has evolved since the days when Florence Nightingale suggested the need for bells with valves that stayed open to alert nurses about which patients needed assistance. Today, the need for communication between a nurse and their patient is just as important as it was back then. The ability to do so has just gotten a lot more high-tech. Recently; Roosevelt Medical Center installed a new patient's call-light system to provide patients with immediate access to staff when...
As of the beginning of November, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS), welcomed Dr. Robert Bates, MD, FACS, a board-certified clinical Urologist to their clinic. Urologists primarily focus on the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Dr. Bates specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both male and female urinary tract conditions as well as the diagnosis and treatment of male reproductive problems. He has advanced training in pediatric urology and can treat a full range of adult and pediatric urological conditions. Dr. Bates...
While the arrival of new vaccines for COVID-19 should enable a return to in-person events, the sheer mechanics of their mass distribution mean that early 2021 events are still primarily virtual. That’s certainly true for the 4th Annual MonDak Agricultural Research Summit, typically held late in the year, but now moved online and converted to a webinar series, beginning Thursday, Jan. 14. Webinars will be held on Zoom every other Thursday, with one Tuesday thrown in, and all will run from 10-11:30 a.m. MT/11 a.m.-12:30 pm CT. According to organi...
Travel soccer is for girls or boys who will be ages 11-19 by Jan. 2021. To register for travel soccer you can sign-up online after Jan. 1 by visiting the 21 Travel Soccer Facebook page, website or come in person. Registration fees are $150 per player plus $20 to play Rec Soccer plus travel uniform (order through Sonda’s Solutions). In person registrations will take place 5:30-6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Middle School Room 123, come through the back of the building, stage door will be propped open. All registration must take place by J...
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County and Richland County for virtual financial wellness webinars. Webinars will be held bi-weekly Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9, 2021. Classes will be held from 12-1 p.m. and will be recorded for your future viewing. Class topics will include individual well-being and finances, understanding your financial beliefs and values, and understanding your resources, and living within your means. Pre-registration is required, recordings will be shared with those who register. Register at: https://yellowston...
Bozeman, MT – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte has announced his appointment of Mike Foster to lead the Department of Agriculture. "Montana farmers and ranchers drive our state's number one industry, and deserve a leader who will work tirelessly to help them capture more of the value they create," Governor-elect Gianforte said. "With a robust understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by our producers and a strong commitment to meeting their needs, Mike Foster will serve Montana ag w...
Greetings! Another year is about to end, and a legislative session is about to start. I am honored to have been re-elected by the people from Senate District 18. Through the election the people gave a loud and clear message to those of us in the legislative process; the people of Montana want freedom! I acknowledge that COVID-19 is a real virus and any loss of life is tragic. Nevertheless, Montanans have been impacted by the reaction to COVID-19 in several ways: from businesses suffering, to the impact on the election process, to the lack of ac...
Mass of Christian Burial for Taylen William Eggum, 18, Sidney, MT was held 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation was 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Taylen William Eggum (Eggs) passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at...
Funeral services for Amy L Gurney, 93, Sidney, MT was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Amy L Gurney was born on June 7, 1927 to Alice and Andrew...
Funeral services for Ray "Bronc" Miller, 74, of Savage, MT are Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 12-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Godtfred Ray Miller "Bronc" was born on October 22, 1946 to Lester (Bunny) and Vola (Billie)...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Ralph J. Brown, 94, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil and Father Callistus “Cally” Igwenagu as co-presiders. Interment was in Three Buttes Cemetery, rural Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www....
After working for the Sidney Police Department for over a decade, Mark Kraft accepted a position as the Sidney Police Chief in April 2020. He felt that accepting this position was just a part of a "natural progression" throughout his time at the Sidney Police Department. "Having been a part of the Sidney Police Department for over a decade, I felt a real connection to the department and community and just felt that this was a role that was very important to me. I knew that I could bring a lot...
In mid-October 2020, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce gained a new executive director, Kali Godfrey. So far her time as the executive director has been "very fast." "Since I started right before Christmas, we immediately had quite a bit going on. The Chamber coordinates the Parade of Lights, Christmas Cash Program, the Winter Light Up, and the Big Bucks program. Right now we're also selling 2021 NFL Playbooks that is basically a fun little game you can win some prizes with if your book has the...
In 2020, Sidney Health Center found itself adjusting to a "new" normal as the coronavirus pandemic worked its way across the nation to rural Montana. Living in a rural area proved to be a blessing as it gave area clinics, hospitals and long-term care facilities time to stock up on personal protective equipment, learn from larger tertiary centers affected by the coronavirus, and get policies and procedures in place. "Adjusting to the new normal has been a phrase repeated continuously since March...
For the past year, Tanya Candee, RN, BSN, has been offering pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) services to the Sidney area. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays she offers services at the Rouge LLC Day Spa, 118 S Central Ave., Sidney. She also offers at-home/farm visits. PEMF services have a wide variety of benefits. According to www.news-medical.net, clinical studies have proven that PEMF is capable of increasing circulation, decreasing inflammation, accelerating bone healing,...
Bryce Jorgensen: Bryce Jorgensen, Savage, averaged 29 tons per acre and 20.09% sugar. To qualify for this exclusive club, a sugar beet producer must average over 20 tons per acre and 20% sugar for the entire crop. Jorgensen has been farming for a little over eight years. Mortenson Farm Partnership: The Mortenson Farm Partnership, Buford, ND, averaged 26 tons per acre and a district high of 20.17% sugar over 850 acres. The Mortenson Farm Partnership consists of Joe Mortenson, his dad, Steve...
Jenelle Stoner, Richland Opportunities Inc. (ROI) executive director, has fulfilled her career goal at ROI. Her love for helping individuals with developmental disabilities started over 20 years when she started working for ROI in the summertime during her college break. "I would come home from college in the summertime and work at ROI in the houses. That was really where my start was for taking care of individuals with developmental disabilities." ROI is a community-based corporation that provi...
American Crystal Sugar Company CEO Tom Astrup has announced that Steve Rosenau has added the position of Sidney Sugars, Incorporated Chief Operating Officer to his duties as American Crystal treasurer. Rosenau's new duties are effective July 6. In this position, he will oversee all agriculture and factory operations and grower related activities at American Crystal's beet sugar business in Sidney. Rosenau holds an MBA from the University of Mary and Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical...
Richland Ranger PeeWees competed at the PeeWee B Silver NDAHA State Tournament in Grafton, ND, March 6-8. The Rangers beat Crosby Blue 9-3 to win the state championship. The Rangers are coached by Mike Fink and Tim Averett, members of the team are Asle Everett, Nicolas Farrow, Brady Collins, Miguel Treviño, Bridger Ligon, Haidyn Dunehew, Kalen Price, Trevor Stieber, Mark Berg, Aaron Filler, Stetson Armes, Garrett Youngquist, Jarrett Averett and Parker Verhasselt. (Submitted by Penny...
It was a great weekend for the Sidney Tiger Sharks in their home water. Sidney hosted the 2020 Covid Classic in which the top 8 East of the East versed the top 8 East of the West. The Tiger Sharks took home the 1st place trophy in relays. The 11-12 girls relay made up of Ryleigh Kleinke, Avé Norby, Zoey Garsjo, and Morgan Kindopp broke the pool record for freestyle relay and medley relay. They almost broke the Federation record relays that have held strong since 1993 but fell a couple of...
"Three-peat!" exclaimed Sidney wrestling coach Guy Melby during the team state wrestling after party at the Hampton Inn in Billings on Feb. 15. The Sidney High School wrestling team has once again taken the top Class A spot at the MHSA All-Class State Wrestling tournament in Billings for the third year in a row. The 2019-2020 season has ended in historic fashion once again for the Eagles. The 15 of the 17 Eagle wrestlers in the tournament placed fourth or higher, a record for the Sidney squad....
While grocery store workers across the country are stocking shelves and ringing up pantry items for a daily crowd of customers, they have been facing a higher-than-average risk of exposing themselves to the coronavirus. Andrea Yadon, and other local residents, recognized the risk that essential workers are facing in the area; she was looking for a way to help essential frontline workers that are facing a short supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). She obtained a medical facility...
Richland County Health Department (RCHD) is pleased to welcome Brittney Petersen as their new administrator in January 2020. Petersen joined RCHD in January 2020 after enjoying the ranching life and raising her young children for a few years prior. Petersen has a great depth of experience serving communities including working for the Colorado Community Health Network, where she was the Covering Kids and Families Project Director. She has also worked for the Association of State and Territorial...
Charlotte Carlson MS, LCPC recently opened Carlson Counseling Center LLC in Sidney. She is a Sidney native. Carlson has ten plus years of experience in mental health counseling that has included working with children, teenagers and adults. Her area of treatment expertise includes depression, anxiety, bipolar, co-dependent relationships, compulsive behaviors, grief and loss, stress management and anger management. Treatment methods include: ACT, DBT, CBT and Solutions Focused Therapy. Carlson is...
