Articles from the January 8, 2020 edition


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  • Community Comes Together for Barnhart Benefit

    Jan 8, 2020

    Sidney residents came together to raise money for Jeana Barnhart on New Year's Eve at the Sidney Elks Lodge. Barnhart is currently renting a small apartment with her family in Aurora, CO as she awaits a heart transplant. The event included a formal dinner and live & silent auctions. A benefit fund has been set up at the Richland Federal Credit Union in Sidney for those that could not attend....

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Sidney, Jan. 21

    Jan 8, 2020

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 12 - 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St SE, Sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or visit redcrossblood.org. Give blood, help save lives!...

  • Watford City Hosts Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match, Jan. 25

    Jan 8, 2020

    Badlands Bulleyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club is proud to announce the Third Annual Badlands Roundup 4-H Archery Match to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Rough Rider Center Fieldhouse, Watford City. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and flights will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Beginner, Junior and Senior Barebow participants will shoot 30 arrows at 15 yards. Senior Freestyle shoots 60 arrows at 20 yards. About 150 4-H’ers, ranging in age from 8 - 18 years, will participate in this match. The public is invited to attend this free contest. F...

  • Sidney Chamber Award Banquet, Jan. 20

    Jan 8, 2020

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual awards banquet, presented by B&B Rental, Sales and Service, begins at 6 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Enjoy bistro flat iron steak dinner catered by Meadowlark Public House, an assortment of beverages and entertainment throughout the evening. Tickets are $40. “The night should be a great one to celebrate the community and the Chamber,” Bill Vander Weele, Sidney Chamber executive director said. “The awards are always a highlight of the year in Sidney....

  • Sidney Health Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner To OB/GYN Practice

    Jan 8, 2020

    Sidney, MT – Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Krista Frank, Family Nurse Practitioner to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic office. Krista will be joining Dr. Malua Tambi, Dr. Lisa Ross and Wendy Wiltzen, FNP, the first full week in Jan. 2020. Krista recently graduated with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, NE, and did an OB/GYN internship at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN. She is certified through the American Academy of Nurse...

  • Dale Karpyak, 67 Menoken, ND formerly of Watford City, ND

    Jan 8, 2020

    Funeral services for Dale Karpyak, 67, Menoken, ND formerly of Watford City, ND were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite and Pastor Mark Honstein officiating. Interment was in the Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Family and friends service was held at 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and...

  • Keith Shafer, 81 Sidney, MT

    Jan 8, 2020

    Funeral services for Keith Shafer, 81, Sidney, MT, are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at the Bible Baptist Church Sidney with Reverend Michael Backhaus officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, with a family and friends service beginning at 6 p.m. under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Keith passed away on Dec. 30, 2019 at his home in Sidney,...

  • Pat Kwasney, 74 Sidney, MT

    Jan 8, 2020

    Pat Kwasney, 74, Sidney, MT, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Billings, MT. Pat was born on May 30,1945 to Joseph and Tillie Mock, Sidney, MT. In 1966, Pat married David Kwasney at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney. Together they had 3 children, Scott, Shannon and Stacie. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, Sidney, MT. For a longer obituary and to leave memories with the family please visit w...

  • G'Nell Sundheim, 64 Colstrip, MT formerly of Sidney, MT

    Jan 8, 2020

    G’Nell Sundheim passed away at home surrounded by her husband and daughters in the early morning on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. G’Nell fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. G’Nell was born in Sidney, MT on Oct. 10, 1955. She was the second of four children born to Harry and Helen Schmitt. G’Nell worked various jobs throughout her young life. Her very first job being at the Centre Theater, which fit well with her vivacio...

  • Let's Shed Some Light On New Tobacco Rules

    Stephanie Ler|Jan 8, 2020

    The end of 2019 brought several new rules regarding the sale of tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Unfortunately, it leaves all of us-health departments, retailers, tobacco users and non-tobacco users-ringing in the New Year with confusion. Though all of the details on these regulations are not clear at this time, we’re doing our best to clarify what we do know, and how that affects Richland County. First, we’ll clarify what we know about the statewide temporary ban on the sale of flavored vaping liquids. In response to an alarming number of...

  • SHS Wrestlers Win Duals vs. Havre & Lewistown

    Jan 8, 2020

    The Sidney High School wrestling team bested both Havre and Lewistown at a home dual held Jan. 4. The Eagles will take on Watford City at home at 5:30 pm on Jan. 7. On Jan. 9, Sidney will have another home dual against Dickinson beginning at 4:30 pm followed by a college dual between MSU-Northern and Minot State University. The team will end the week with the Rotary Tournament in Bismarck on Jan. 10-11. Sidney Wrestling Results, Havre 103: Owen Lonski over Joey Bender, pin 113: Zander Dean over...

  • Sidney Eagle Basketball Action

    Jan 8, 2020

    The boys and girls Eagle basketball teams were in Lewistown last Friday. The girls won 47-40 and the boys lost 44-58....

  • Sidney Speech & Drama Home Meet, Jan. 3-4

    Christy Pierce|Jan 8, 2020

    Sidney Home Meet took place over Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4. The Drama Team dominated with 121 points (closest team had 52) bringing home the 1st place trophy. Speech and Debate placed 3rd. Thank you to the community of judges (250 of them) that volunteered their time to make the meet successful. The team had a 2-day meet to gear up for hosting state in 2021. Here is how everyone placed! Drama Results Dramatic Solo: Autumn Davidson 2nd; Madi Brost 6th; Daniel Schneider 7th Dramatic Theatr...

  • Sidney Health Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2020

    Jan 8, 2020

    Sidney, MT – Willow Leigh-Nikkole Raad was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2020. Kasey Day and Casey Raad of Sidney welcomed their baby girl on Jan. 2 at 2:27 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds 3.6 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Willow joins big sister PaizLee. As the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2020, Willow and her parents received a gift basket full of baby items valued at $300 from the Sidney Health Center Caring Corner Gift Shop and Good Cents Store Volunteers. Al...

  • Pertussis in Richland County

    Stephanie Ler|Jan 8, 2020

    Richland County has one confirmed pertussis case (whooping cough) in an individual under the age of 18 as of 1/3/20. The Richland County Health Department is working with health care providers, and other partners to identify close contacts and ensure that they are evaluated and treated as needed. As of 12/29/19 there have been 3 confirmed cases in the State of Montana. Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease that in almost all cases can be effectively treated by a health care professional...

  • Brother-Sister Duo Each Read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

    Kelly Reisig|Jan 8, 2020

    Thanks to a local program, Isaac Conlin and his big sister, Willow, recently completed a huge milestone by each reading 1,000 books. This dynamic duo of parents Chantz and Natalie Conlin started the program less than a year ago. To encourage a love of reading in children like Isaac and Willow, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwide program that encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their children every day. Research continua...

  • Mervin Torgerson, 92 Lambert, MT

    Jan 8, 2020

    Funeral services for Mervin Torgerson, 92, Lambert, MT are at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Lambert Community Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...