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Dennis Breivik II, from Williston, races the No. "11B" racecar in the IMCA Hobby Stock Classification. He has been racing since 2015. "This year will mark the end of my fifth year of racing," added Breivik. Breivik explained that racing is one of his favorite hobbies. "We are pretty laid-back racing. I consider it as just something fun to do on the weekends. My dad, me, and my wife are really just out there to have fun and have a good time," stated Breivik. Breivik's dad, Dennis, encouraged him...
Chuck Thiel comes from a long line of hound hunters. His family has been raising and hunting with hound dogs for over 80 years! "My dad was a hound guy, and so was my grandpa and great-grandpa," stated Chuck Thiel. Thiel carried on the hound hunting tradition and still actively hound hunts with his family, but his passion for hunting encouraged him to seek out other hunting avenues at a young age. "I have been hunting my whole life. My dad kind of got me into it, but I took off at a young age...
It's cool this morning. There is a different feel to the air. The days are slowly getting shorter, my bird dogs are getting restless and I am listening for that first bugle of a bull elk down in the river bottom. It's that time when I, and all hunters, anxiously prepare for the glorious days we spend pursuing our quarry in the forests and uplands of our Montana. But this year things are different, and as we take to the field we must acknowledge that difference and change our behavior for the...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering online hunter and bowhunter education courses this year in response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings related to COVID-19. To take the online hunter education courses, Montana students can get the free code by accessing our website at http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/ and select the course you want to take. The online courses, which are developed and administered by the outdoor education company Kalkomey, include text, videos and interactive scenarios to engage...
COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities, but there are still plenty of family fun events to take in. Watford City Thursdays - Sept. 3 – Watford Market, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 501 7th St SE. Visit local vendor booths while listening to live music from local artists. The Lions Club will be selling $5 burger plates. Thurs., Aug. 6 – Sip N' Paint Rooster at the Rough Rider Center. Did you know that having a rooster in your kitchen brings good luck? Cost is $35. BYOB. Register at www...
Summer days can be especially hot in August. Wearing a mask out in this weather can make things even worse. Luckily local businesses in the area provide some hard serve ice cream options to provide refreshing relief from the heat. Larsen Service Drug, Watford City Larsen Service Drug, 244 Main St N, is home to an old fashioned soda fountain in the rear of the store next to the pharmacy. The soda fountain provides a daily fix of shakes, ice cream sodas, sundaes and more. They offer 11 flavors of...
The MonDak API Golf Tournament was held June 26 & 27. Chapter President Terry Williams (left) presents Bruce Prevost a check for $10,000 for winning the hole-in-one prize. (Photo submitted)...
The Montana Children’s Trust Fund’s (MT CTF) “Not Even for a Minute” Campaign encourages parents and caregivers to never leave children unattended in or around vehicles. Leaving a child alone in a vehicle for even a short amount of time can lead to heatstroke, dehydration, overheating, hyperthermia, injury, abduction and even death. “This is an issue that needs the close attention of all parents and caregivers to prevent these tragedies from occurring,” said “Not Even for a Minute” Campaign organizer Melissa Lavinder, MT CTF. Since 1998, a tota...
(BPT) - As Americans across the country retreat to their homes to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many are rediscovering the value of their yards as places to take in fresh air, engage their children in outdoor games and enjoy physical activity in a safe environment. Three tips for safe, healthy outdoor fun for the family: Kids who can no longer participate in organized sports activities or meet their friends at the park need creative ways to burn off energy at home. Unplugging and stepping...
In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save more lives, Richland County Injury Prevention/ DUI Task Force and Richland County Health Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a new “Get Up to Speed on Motorcycles” safety campaign to help save lives on our roadways. According to NHTSA, motorcyclists accounted for 13.6% of all traffic fatalities in 2018, while motorcycles make up just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States. In 2018, 4,985...
The perfect complement to a sunny, hot summer day is by getting out on the cool waters of North Dakota's lakes and rivers. Water lovers have their choices: Escape the crowd in one of Lake Sakakawea's many bays; take a thrilling kayak ride down the Missouri River from Garrison Dam to Bismarck; slowly canoe the Little Muddy Canoe Trail east of Williston; traverse the Red River separating North Dakota from Minnesota; or boat around Devils Lake or Lake Metigoshe with the wind blowing through your...
One of the most common questions we receive at the nursery is, "When is the best time to plant?" As I write this, the month of July is drawing to a close and we'll soon be into August. It's surprising just how fast this summer has gone! The month of August usually has us starting to think about school and a return to our "indoor" environments. We are also approaching THE best time to plant ANYTHING that is a "perennial" planting. For those of you who've forgotten what a "perennial" is, I'll...
The Richland County Fair is an event where youth and their families gather to showcase educational project work, learn through evaluation and make lifelong connection with others. Richland County 4-H members look forward to the fair every year. It is a time to celebrate their accomplishments for the year. This year we will still be celebrating the many accomplishments of the youth, but it will be a lot different. Due to COVID-19, the public Richland County Fair and Rodeo was cancelled, however,...
Sarah Helmuth, Lambert Hi-Litters 4-H Club member, has been participating in 4-H for ten years. "I was born into 4-H! My brother is ten years older than me, so when I was born, he was busy participating in 4-H it is definitely a family thing," stated Helmuth. Throughout her time in 4-H, she has competed in many local and state events and has shown many animal and indoor exhibits. "Some of my favorite projects are my breeding projects because I get the reward of showing my animals at the fair,...
Third-year member and secretary of the Yellowstone Valley Trailblazers 4-H Club, Karley McPherson, has been working hard preparing for the upcoming Richland County 4-H market animal show and sale. This year she is showing a market steer and hog. "This is my third year showing a steer and my first year showing a pig. I have really enjoyed showing my steer, so I am really excited to show my pig this year," said McPherson. She also participates in several indoor projects, including photography and...
Although the traditional Richland County Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns, some of the 4-H and school portions will still be conducted. Richland County 4-H's events will look very differently this year with health and safety in mind. Officials are excited that youth will get to complete their projects. The livestock sale for Richland County members will start at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, with RK Auction conducting the process. This year it's a virtual sale with an...
Although only 14 years old, Marett Schieber has a strong history of earning top 4-H livestock honors at the Richland County Fair. Marett became involved in livestock judging about six years ago with the support of her parents, Gary and Laura Schieber. In that first year, Marett was selected for the reserve champion novice sheep showmanship award. She followed that up by having her market hog earn grand champion honors in 2016. She then won the grand champion award for novice swine showmanship....
Two-time track champion Philip Keller, Sidney, races the No. 9 race car in the IMCA Sport Mod Classification. Keller has been racing for a little over seven years. He started in 2013 racing in the hobby stock class and switched over to the sport mod class in 2015. So far, he has won two track championships at the Williston Basin Speedway, and in 2013 he was the Hobby Stock Rookie of the Year. Keller has raced at many tracks around the area, including tracks in Williston, Dickinson, Minot,...
The 2020 race season at Williston Basin Speedway kicked off on June 12, and there was no one more excited to get out and start racing than second-generation racecar driver, Chaz Mosby. "It was great getting out on the track again!" Mosby, originally from Arnegard, drives the "No. ONE29" car in the IMCA Sport Mod classification. He started racing in 2014 but has been involved in the racing community ever since he can remember. "I cannot remember a time in my life where I was not involved in the...
Richland County residents of every age can sign up for the Sidney-Richland County Library Summer Reading Program. The program will have over 100 prizes up for grabs. We are very proud of this summer tradition at the library. We know that we offer one of the best programs in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. This program has traditionally been supported by the generosity of local individual and business donations. We knew this year would be tough economically for the community so the Library Board of Trustees elected to dig into our...
In a new arrangement with the Montana Department of Agriculture developed in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, individuals will be able to qualify for MT pesticide applicator points from the comfort of their couch or their pickup. The Montana Department of Agriculture has approved pesticide applicator credits for two upcoming live webinars being put on by the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney, with assistance from the Richland County Extension Office. “Due to COVID 19 we had to can...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in a proper trash receptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are full, take the trash and dispose of it at home. It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around full trash containers. Styrofoam containers are not biodegradable, but are often found wedged in cattails, drifting or washed up on shore. Tires, mattresses and kitchen appliances have found t...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds citizens that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and educational uses that are compatible with these objectives. Only activities that would not disrupt the intentions of how these areas are managed are encouraged, and a fireworks display is not compatible. In addition, the Game and...
With days starting to get warmer, you might find yourself wanting to get outside more, and the possibility of starting a garden might have crossed your mind. However, there are some things that you should consider before starting your garden. In the MontGuide, Planting a Successful Home Vegetable Garden (2009), written by Cheryl Moore-Gough and R.E Gough, it mentions that having a successful garden is not only dependent on how you garden but also planting the right vegetables at the right time....
