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The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has a new Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Manager and Small Business Ombudsman. Darrick Turner’s job is to assist small businesses with environmental compliance issues while helping them to understand environmental regulations. Turner has a diversified background with experience in a variety of environmental fields. In addition to his work at DEQ, he is an instructor for the National Environmental Management Academy, providing continuing education for environmental p...
The Lonsdale United Methodist Church, led by Pastor Vickie Waddington, will be holding an evening Prayer Service for families, friends, patients and survivors of cancer. The service starts at 7 p.m. This service is a kick-off for the Mondak Relay For Life on Friday. All those who have been touched by cancer are welcome to attend....
Join Copper Spring Ranch, Montana State University Rodeo Team members and NRA contestants while they are helping exceptional young athletes that are taking part in a rodeo program as part of the Bozeman Stampede on August 4 at the Gallatin Fairgrounds. Working in conjunction with Eagle Mount in Bozeman, the special rodeo, at 2 p.m., in the Anderson Arena features a variety of events that replicate ones used in real-life rodeos. They include: horse riding, seesaw bull and bronc riding, roping, stick horse barrels, goat tail untying and a clown...
Looking for your next great outdoor adventure? Lewistown is home to a new event taking place on Saturday, August 11th that is sure to attract the attention of recreationalists throughout the region….the Montana Island Challenge! This event offers the opportunity to register for a 46 mile bike ride to the top of Judith Peak (a 3,800+ elevation change), a 5K, 9K, or 15K adventure run, or a 5K or 9K hike in the Snowy Mountains at Half Moon Ranch Recreational Retreat. Whichever event participants choose, they are guaranteed an outdoor adventure f...
A total of 80 kids fished and a total of 251 fish and three turtles were caught. Almost everyone caught some fish and everyone took home a goody bag and a door prize. A total of 40 fishing poles and 25 tackle boxes were given away, along with many other door prizes donated by businesses in Glasgow and the surrounding area. The largest fish caught was 2.8 lbs. They had kids as far away as Michigan, Minnesota and Germany. Results: 5 & under 1st-Gabby Haskin, Middleville,MI 2nd- Dakota Quast,...
An ongoing effort to monitor state waters for aquatic nuisance species has not produced any significant discoveries this year. Fred Ryckman, ANS coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said only one limited infestation – curly leaf pondweed – was found at Lake Elsie in Richland County. “There were only a few individual plants in Lake Elsie, and they likely are already dying back for the year,” Ryckman said. “However, anglers and other water recreationists should take extra time to inspect, clean and drain equipment before le...
In Montana, the most common types of boating accidents are collisions with another vessel, capsizing, collision with fixed or floating objects and falling overboard. “There have been 35 boating fatalities in Montana in the past four years,” said Ron Jendro, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recreational boating safety administrator. “Boating accidents that result in more than $100 in damage must be reported to FWP.” Contributing factors include operator inattention, operator inexperience, hazardous water and excessive speed. Alcohol may be the...
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A four-day CSR Rodeo Bible camp will be held on Aug.6-9 by Copper Spring Ranch and Bridger Ministries for this fall’s incoming high school freshmen thorough seniors. The camp, at the Bozeman Quarter Horse ranch near Four Corners, features eight hours of instruction each day by some of the top professional and collegiate cowboys and cowgirls who will work with the young cowboys and cowgirls in a Christian atmosphere. Brian Anderson, assistant manager at Copper Spring Ranch and a long-time rodeo competitor, will be the camp director. Trey J...
Shodair Children’s Hospital recently welcomed genetic counselor Marissa Clark to its Genetics Department. Marissa received her Master of Science degree in genetic counseling from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania this year. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Rocky Mountain College in Billings in 2009. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. While pursuing her Master’s degree, Marissa experienced a variety of clinical rotations in genetic counseling, including one in pediatric gen...
Montana Farmers Union (MFU) President Alan Merrill reported that MFU endorses the National Farmers Union’s Board of Directors’ Resolution supporting current legislation that will extend permanent disaster programs for crop and livestock producers for one year. The extension, sought because of recent exceptional droughts and wildfires plaguing U.S. agriculture, will provide certainty for U.S. farmers and ranchers while Congress works to pass the next farm bill. The legislation to accomplish this needed extension is sponsored by Sens. Max Bau...
Watford City Veterinary Clinic, under the direction of Dr. R.D. Nelson, has been caring for animals since 1967. They are holding an Open House on Saturday, July 28th from 4-7 pm to welcome the new staff and say thank you to Dr. Nelson for 45 years of dedicated service. Join them at 102 17th Ave., NE in Watford City for plenty of food, drink and fun....
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is once again taking applications for participants in the 2012-13 NILE Merit Heifer Program. The Merit Heifer program is a "live animal" scholarship that strives to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business by awarding heifer calves to participants chosen based on merit, future goals, and ability to care for the animal. Any youth ages 13-17, who is a 4-H or FFA member may apply. New this year, is the application deadline moved up to August 1. An application is available online at...
The National Center for Appropriate Technology is seeking non-profit organizations, schools and public agencies in Arkansas, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Montana and Texas to host Energy Corps AmeriCorps members for the 2012-2013 program year. Serving as an Energy Corps AmeriCorps host site provides a unique opportunity to improve organizational and community capacity to address local energy needs. The Energy Corps also provides members with hands-on training and skills development to pursue a career in a green-collar workforce. “By forming c...
Montana sees a large proportion of its sons and daughters sign up for tours of duty with various branches of the military. These men and women unselfishly protect our way of life and ensure that citizens continue to enjoy the many freedoms this country offers. To honor and salute those in past and present service to our country, the Richland County Fair will hold a military flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 1 pm at the Oval. During the Rodeo on Thursday, Aug. 2, Military...
Fair time is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be a good year for all the 4-H members. Members have been working hard for the past year on skill building projects ranging from Quilting to Aerospace to Leather Craft. This year in the exhibit building you will see projects like Cake Decorating, Robotics, Welding and one youth has taken on the task of completely restoring a tractor. Between working on projects for the fair, participating at the State Congress at the Montana State U...
Kyle Topp of Sidney loves animals, and birds in particular. 4-H is a perfect fit for her to not only enjoy the animals but also learn as much as she can about them, and how to care for them. The daughter of Kevin and Colleen Topp, 12 year old Kyle has been a member of the Richland Rockets 4-H club for 5 years, including 2 years in Clover Buds. This year she will take a steer, her horse and several chickens to the Richland County Fair. Topp got her start in the chicken project when her brother...
A lifelong love of the Richland County Fair has allowed a local young lady to continue the 4-H tradition from a new perspective. Katelyn Dynneson, a ten year veteran of 4-H, has stepped in to fill a void left by Juli-Ann Snedigar, the former Richland County extension agent whose responsibilities included 4-H activities and the organization of these activities for the Richland County fair. Dynneson spent the month of July organizing and preparing for the 4-H portion of the fair, which ensures...
For many people, Thursday’s Co-Op Day at the Fair entails a momentary stop at the sponsor tent for a complimentary root beer float— and an equally hasty return to other Fair-afternoon happenings. However, this day has more behind it than simply a free cooldown for fairgoers. The event was set in motion in 2000 by Kelly Knaff of the Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association, one of the seven original co-ops which contributed to the day. Richland Farm Mutual joined in the fun in 2008 and Horizon Resources will participate this year. Other mem...
Lower Yellowstone Electric has been in Sidney since 1937, bringing member owners reliable electricity for nearly 75 years. Times may have changed but the service hasn’t. Lower Yellowstone formed to distribute electricity to rural people at the lowest possible cost. This commitment has been in existence since Lower Yellowstone was formed. Being established in 1937 made Lower Yellowstone Electric the first electric cooperative in Montana. This came just two years after President Franklin R...
This year, the Richland County Fair will have new and exciting free entertainment for people of all ages to enjoy. Jeff Martin Jeff Martin-the blond, curly-haired magician- has opened for: Smashmouth, Rush, Ty England, Restless Heart, Bellamy Bros, Herb Jeffries, and was. MC for: Pirates of the Mississippi. He’s one of only about two thousand ‘full-time’ professional magicians. Where he shines is in his ability to make people of ALL ages smile, laugh, giggle and simply marvel at the wonders of c...
Kris Weltikol served as manager of the Richland County Fair and Rodeo from January 1990 through May 2006 and made memories that will last a lifetime. She is justifiably proud of all the major improvements which occurred during her watch. City water was brought in, all the food booths were updated, as were the horse motel and the camping area. The improvement most appreciated by fair staff and public alike was the new fair office and year round bathrooms. The Richland County Fair and Rodeo...
Joe Nichols and John Anderson will highlight this year’s Richland County Fair and Rodeo set for Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 1-4. John Anderson will open the concert Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. It’s been over a quarter century since John Anderson changed country music the first time. That was back in the ’80s when that jaw-dropping country voice combined with huge hits like “Wild And Blue” and “Swingin’” to pave the way for the decade’s neo-traditional movement. In the early ’90s, he did it again with ...
Once again there will be one night of entertainment that is free and well worth your time to look into. During the fair on Wednesday night, everyone will have the rare opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and talented horses and riders in the Mondak region. I hope you take advantage of the free show. You will again have the chance to view draft teams, rare breeds, talented riding exhibitions and horses of every color and size. We always start out with a flag presentation. We are...
Friday night’s PRCA rodeo performance is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink”. Sponsors will donate money for every person wearing pink, and all proceeds will benefit the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program. Tough Enough To Wear Pink™ (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign fighting breast cancer since 2004, celebrated its seventh anniversary this year by surpassing the $12 million dollar mark in funds raised since its inception. Hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos across the U.S. and Canada made this achievement possible. The top 2011 fu...
