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Artist Melissa Gordon arrived on the grounds of the Good Shepherd Home on Tuesday, April 21 and visited the outside of 50 residents' windows. Gordon individually communicated with them through the window to design a piece of art that the resident was be able to watch come to life, as well as enjoy for weeks to come....
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...
Rhianna's Boutique recently changed its location to 360 Main St N, Watford City, ND. The boutique sells a variety of different items including, women's clothing, accessories, handmade earrings and necklaces, real leather purses and duffle bags, shoes, and a little bit of baby clothes. Their hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Rhianna's Boutique started as an online boutique in September 2017 and in March 2019, Rhianna Johnson, the owner and operator of the...
Keeping your skin hydrated can be difficult, especially during the cold and dry winter months. According to www.reidhealth.org, caring for your skin during winter takes extra time and effort because the conditions are less than ideal for our skin. During the winter months, your skin often deals with cold dry air and low humidity, and these factors can deprive your skin of the moisture it needs, which results in dry, flaky, itchy, and possibly cracked skin. One important thing to do to help keep...
(BPT) - You or someone you know well likely suffers from arthritis, joint inflammation that, per the CDC, affects an estimated 54 million people in the United States, or 23% of all adults. Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Many physicians suggest OA and RA patients take oral NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen because they have been proven to effectively relieve joint inflammation and pain. However, what...
(BPT) - Quality sleep is essential to good health, but daily life - the stresses of work and family, too much screen time, caffeine or alcohol - disrupts our body's natural sleep cycle. One tool to promote better sleep is a weighted blanket, but the benefits go beyond sleep. Here are five benefits weighted blankets provide: 1. Helps you fall asleep faster - Most people know what it's like to toss and turn at night just waiting to fall asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, it...
(BPT) - Beautiful, healthy-looking skin is a reflection of overall good health. But it's not just a question of how your skin looks - how it feels is just as important. If your skin is sensitive, you may experience symptoms that make you feel uncomfortable. How do you know if you have sensitive skin? • Your skin flushes or turns red easily • You have itchiness or dryness • Beauty products or fragrances irritate your skin • You're sensitive to sun or wind • You have broken capillaries on your f...
(BPT) - As being in quarantine and weathering the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a damper on things, American women are turning to their makeup routines to feel a sense of control and comfort, according to new research. In September, marketing firm OnePoll asked 2,000 American women about how they're staying positive and confident as their time in quarantine and social distancing drags on. According to the findings, 51% said wearing makeup and changing up their looks turned out to be a...
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...
Starting in 2020, two Sidney locals, Jason Schrader and Nick Kallem co-organized Sidney Draggin' Main events. Here they brought cheer to the community and raised funds for local charitable organizations. The idea for starting this event came from a couple of ladies at the South 40. "They said that it would be cool if we could do what the locals did back in the day and have a draggin' main event, which is where everyone would come out and drive their cars around town," said Jason Schrader. After...
