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Marlys Binder, Richland County's Fair and Rodeo amateur photography department superintendent takes her job very serious for fair week. Binder began her fair adventure in the arts and crafts department in 1993. After spending two years in that department she moved to the amateur photography department. Until 2019, the department was in the ag building but has now moved to the old commercial building. "I have six good helpers." They have to be 14 years old or older but I prefer the younger ones...
Madison Sparks, Sidney, started her 4-H journey as a Yellowstone Valley Trailblazer Cloverbud in 2012 and is now on her last year with the Forever Buds 4-H club. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be in 4-H because of the animals. "The animals definitely were a big part of why I wanted to join 4-H. I love to be around them," said Sparks. Throughout her time as a 4-H member, she has shown steers, goats, pigs, alpacas, and rabbits. She has also participated in several indoor projects includi...
Grady Larson, Sidney, has been an active member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club for 10 years. Throughout his time as a 4-H member, he has shown market and breeding beef, participated in several indoor projects, and competed on the livestock judging team. This year, Larson will be working on a leathercraft and welding indoor project along with his Red Angus market steer, named August McCrae. He hopes to secure a grand champion win this year but is mainly focusing on producing a high-quality market...
One of the most memorable things about the Richland County Fair and Rodeo is the beautiful and elaborate seed paintings or artistic backgrounds. Short of seeing them at the fair and, occasionally, in the odd business many do not know much about them. The backgrounds are just a piece of an entry into the Agriculture, Community, and Horticulture department. It is the Community Booth Exhibits class. Participants are to decorate their community's booth. According to the 2022 fair book, the booths...
4-H focuses on growing confident, capable and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects. Projects provide hands on learning in over 200 different project areas. 4-H has come a long way since its national beginning in 1902 and now offers a wide variety of projects including animal science, aerospace, robotics, woodworking, entomology, shooting sports, sport fishing, babysitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, leathercraft, photography, cooking, leadership and many more....
Cliff Naylor, famous for his "Off The Beaten Path" stories on KFYR TV, has published his third book featuring rural treasures in North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. "These are 50 new places, all well worth a trip to," Naylor said. Because it is self-published rather than through the North Dakota Tourism, Naylor was able to include eastern Montana places like the unique little town of Westby, the remarkable Fairview Lift Bridge, and the Dirty Shame Show, Scobey. Although...
Blister beetles could be considered a beneficial insect as they feed on grasshopper eggs, however, they pose a significant risk. Blister beetles are named for a toxic in their body called cantharidin that causes blisters when it comes in to contact with the skin. This cantharidin is released when beetles are crushed, making it a concern for not only humans, but also for livestock producers, as hay containing blister beetles can be toxic to livestock. Blister beetles feed on crops including sugar...
Owning a home can be one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do, and keeping the outside looking beautiful will help maintain its value. Many people come to visit us looking for landscape ideas for entrances that are shaded. Either by large trees or by the angle at which the home was built, the front entrance to the home finds itself in the shade most of the time. There are many plants that can perform well in the shade. In a series of articles, we'll share with you some strong shrub...
With gas pushing and even over $5 a gallon more people are having to reconsider their vacation plans for the summer. One of the many considerations is a staycation. According to Webster’s Dictionary, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staycation, a staycation is a vacation spent at home or nearby. When spending a staycation at home a person’s best tool is the local public library. All libraries offer books and movies but some of the libraries have board and card games. The Sidney-Richland County Library also has backpacks with several act...
Richland County's first Farmer's Market of 2022 took place in the Sidney/Richland County Library and Historic Richland County Courthouse parking lot July 9 from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Six different vendors both repeat and newcomers were present selling their wares. The Richland County Farmer's Market has been happening for over 25 years. This is the 7th year it has been held in the library/courthouse parking lot. Before that it had been held in several different places from year to year. Donna...
The Old Timers Festival Committee has a few changes coming to the Fairview Old Timer's Festival July 15-17, this year. There are just a few changes but it has the same good old-fashioned fun. Since 1946, the people of Fairview have celebrated the Old Timers Festival to honor a person that has done a lot for the community. This year, Larry Bieber, a long-time resident and former volunteer firefighter, is this year's honoree. He will be in the grand parade, his picture is featured on the festival...
(BPT) - Can't wait to go hunting or fishing on your back 40? Or maybe you just love watching wildlife in the backyard through your kitchen window? If you want to attract more deer, wild turkey, quail, fox or other wildlife, there are a number of things you can do to make your land more attractive. Whether you own a hobby farm, a ranch or a few acres of land that you'd like to keep wild, according to the yard-care experts at Toro, manufacturer of the high-quality, reliable zero turn mowers built...
Sidney: The 4th of July, our nation's Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are family-friendly events to attend in celebration all around the area. The Sidney Jaycees are holding the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The events start at noon. There will be a car show, hot dog eating contest, carnival games, a dunk tank, a family photo booth, prizes, food, and craft vendors. Everyone will have a chance to create military care kits wi...
On Saturday, July 9 there will be a day of outdoor games, food, drinks and music for the Savage Summer Soirée presented by the Burns Creek Inn! Also included in the fun will be Cornhole tournament that will consist of two person teams, $40 a team entry fee and sign-ups at Burns Creek Inn. Warm ups for the tournament will start at noon while the tournament starts at 1 p.m. and has single elimination. Proceeds from the tournament will go to Savage Inc. to help improve the Savage Community. Live music will start at 1 p.m. and continue throughout...
Every year since 1946 on the 3rd weekend of July the people of Fairview, have come together to reminisce and honor the people who have made a difference in the community. This year, Larry Bieber gets his face on the Fairview Old Timer's Festival button. Bieber was born at his parent's home in Fairview. He attended Nohly School and Central School but left at age 16 to go to work but that did not stop his education. He took an electrical course from a technical school in 1968 and got his GED in 19...
In a house with a basement: Avoid windows. Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress, or sleeping bag. Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor above (pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc.) and do not go under them. They may fall down through a weakened floor and crush you. In a house with no basement, a dorm, or an apartment: Avoid windows. Go to the lowest floor, center room (like a bathroom or closet),...
1. Build an emergency kit. 2. Create an Emergency plan–Very important. 3. Shelter in Place – basement or bathroom. 4. If in a camper or RV go to your nearest shelter. Look for danger signs including: dark, often greenish sky; large hail; a large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating); and, a loud roar, similar to a freight train. If you see approaching storms of any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately....
For 98 years the Killdeer Saddle Club has been bringing the Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo and many other rodeos to Killdeer. This year will be the 99th year of the Roundup, and will be held July 2-4. Saturday, July 2 is the first day. The Rodeo Queen Pageant will start at 2 p.m. Then at 5 p.m. there will be a barrel racing event, followed by a breakaway slack event. Sunday, July 3 will have a Calcutta at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. will be the coronation for Saturday's winning Rodeo Queen. The...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 99th year July 7-9, in Wolf Point, hosted by the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit 2020 Medium Rodeo of the Year committee along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. RAM and Cinch Jeans & Shirts PRCA Rodeo action will be held each evening at 7 p.m. July 7th & 8th and Saturday July 9th. Other events and festivities set for the 99th weekend celebration include the “Wagons & Wildflowers” 2-day parade, carnival, Cowboy Church, street dance following Friday rodeo, the fam...
With summer in full swing, the enjoyment of the outdoors should be something that we all should take time for. While you're out and about enjoying the outdoors, take some time to observe some things you may see happening in the landscape this summer. In this article, I'll outline some of my favorite "summer blooming" perennial plants by the estimated months that they should be in bloom. Summer beginning in mid-June usually brings the familiar plant friends such as Bee Balm, Goatsbeard, Salvias,...
Working amongst supercross champions is a dream for many, but for 24-year-old Austin Watterson, it is his everyday job - traveling around the country as a Red Bull KTM race team technician for rider Maximus Vohland. Fresh out of high school, Watterson was originally thinking about going to a four-year college but decided against it and started working at Sidney's Gem City Motors dealership. Soon he realized that he wanted a change and looked into tech school. Growing up Watterson had been to...
North Dakota’s paddlefish season opens May 1, and tags are only available for purchase online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, and during normal business hours at Game and Fish offices in Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston. Snaggers buying tags online should plan accordingly and allow for a few days delivery through the mail. The season is scheduled to continue through May 21. However, depending on overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Dep...
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us! Communities in Action and AmeriCorps have been working with the community to put together a fun, Earth and tree focused event to celebrate both Earth and Arbor Day, and honor National Week of Service! They will be gathering in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to plant some trees, talk about the Earth, and enjoy some light fare. They would also like to see just how much garbage can be collected, so they are suggesting...
(Updated 4-28-22): Due to current snow runoff and forecasted weather, the City of Williston regrets to announce that the Spring 2022 Clean Williston event rescheduled to Saturday, April 30 has been canceled. Many of the 40 zones throughout the city are muddy and waterlogged and pose some safety risks. The City of Williston would like to thank the following sponsors and contributors for their support of the Spring 2022 Clean Williston event: • Albertsons • Chamley Pipe and Salvage • C&D Water...
What Are Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies are sometimes called "hay fever" or seasonal allergic rhinitis and act differently among different people. Hay fever symptoms in most people include sneezing, watery eyes, stuffy nose, runny nose, postnasal drip, itchy nose and or ear congestion. Like other allergies, hay fever occurs when an airborne substance such as pollen, mold, animal dander, or certain foods, triggers an over reaction in your immune system. As your immune system reacts, it...
