Week of July 1, 2026
Week of July 1, 2026
By Erik Sietsema The Big Sandy Library Summer Reading Program is in full swing, serving community youth and adults alike. The program features daily activities for various age groups, special events, the reading program with drawings every two weeks, and an end-of-summer drawing for grand prizes. The program is sponsored by Triangle Communications and the Big Sandy Friends of the Library. This summer’s reading program is dinosaur themed. The library itself is decorated with dinosaur-themed...
Salem Sue and Second Floor Magic My best friend recently traveled through North Dakota and kept me updated with his progress. It was a great trip for him as he not only got to see one of his sons and spend time with his granddaughters, but he also had the opportunity to experience good “windshield time” too. Listening to his journey of driving through that state with its rich dark soil, green fields, and miles of flat, open stretches brought back lots of good memories for me. Dave and I used to take a week every late July and with the...
By Your Accidental Journalist As Independence Day approaches, the sights and sounds of fireworks once again become part of summer in Montana. Fireworks are a long-standing tradition that help us celebrate our nation’s birthday, but they also bring responsibility. Whether you’re lighting fireworks in town, out on the prairie, or gathering with friends and family for a backyard celebration, a little courtesy and safety awareness can go a long way toward ensuring everyone enjoys the holiday. While fireworks can be exciting for children and...
Managing Nuisance Ants in and Around the Home Information for this article was written by Patrick Beauzay, NDSU Entomologist. Foraging worker ants sometimes enter homes in search of food, and if they find an indoor food source, the workers will leave chemical trails for other workers to follow. Food found either indoors or outdoors is carried to the nest to feed the colony. This behavior makes the use of ant baits an effective control measure. To keep ants from entering the home, make sure the kitchen is clean and no attractive food, like a...
By Your Accidental Journalist As fireworks light up the Montana sky this Fourth of July, Americans from coast to coast will celebrate a milestone unlike any other in our nation’s history. This year marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America—a quarter of a millennium since the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. For many of us, Independence Day means family barbecues, parades, rodeos, community gatherings, and fireworks. Yet behind the festivities lies a remarkable story of courage, sacrifice, and the...
100 Years ago July 1, 1926 Summer had firmly arrived across Chouteau County, and residents were busy with harvest preparations, community gatherings, and holiday celebrations leading up to Independence Day. Otto Finke spent part of the week assisting Louis Anderson with hauling his Ford automobile. In an era when automobiles were still relatively new and road conditions often presented challenges, helping a neighbor with transportation was simply part of rural life. Miss Marie Kulbeck enjoyed a visit with the Nelson girls before accompanying...
