Articles from the March 15, 2017 edition
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Farmers Union speaks up for Agriculture
National Agriculture Week, March 19-25, signals a time to celebrate agriculture and its ever important role in preserving rural communities and supporting the state’s economy. In 1916. MFU was founded on three principles known as the triangle. T...
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Darlington nifty Calving cameras
It seems that the latest technology for ranchers who calf this time of year is a camera or two which saves much stress on getting up during the night several times, putting on warm clothing and checki...
Rotary Banquet This Weekend
Don’t forget to buy your tickets soon for the annual Rotary Banquet which is March 18 at 6pm and held in the high school gymnasium. There is lots of fun to be had and enough good work done to last the Big Sandy community until next year all at that o...
St. Patrick's Day on the Res.
The late 1960’s was a strange time for my family. I was teaching in Glasgow. Mother was getting her feet wet in politics and my sister LouAnn was still in high school. My dad had died in a car accident in front of our Clear Creek cabin in 1964 and w...
From The Mayor's Desk
The regular March City Council meeting was held on March 6. There were no visitors. After the Pledge was recited there was a call to order and the minutes of the last meeting were approved. Deputy Hale was on hand. The sheriff’s department had a c...
FWP seeking comments on proposed amendments for AIS
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comment on proposed amendments to rules that outline new regulations needed in the battle to contain, detect and prevent the risk of spreading invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species to other...
A Simple Spring Cleaning Checklist
(StatePoint) It’s the time of year to roll up your sleeves and do some spring cleaning. Experts point out that it’s helpful to streamline the tools you use to do the job and the tasks you seek to accomplish. “An all-purpose cleaner and a tough degre...
Bear Paw Meanderings
Friday is St. Patrick’s Day. It is a time to visit Butte and see the wonderful parade if you can, to wear plenty of green and to cook up a batch of corn beef and cabbage for the family. I have a very good corn beef and cabbage recipe. It even has a...
My Answer
Q: My girlfriend and I are talking about getting married, but we’re reluctant to go ahead because so many of our friends have gotten divorced after only a few years. How can we be sure this won’t happen to us? A: I’m thankful you want your marri...
Patching Cracks
A month and a half before Elvis Presley died, a reporter interviewing him asked an interesting question: “Elvis, when you first started playing music, you said you wanted to be rich, famous and happy. Are you happy?” His response was simply: “I...
Ernest Israil Bahnmiller
Ernest Israil Bahnmiller, 82, of Big Sandy, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 of natural causes. A Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 11th, at 2:00 PM, with a Visitation one hour prior, at Ch... Full story
Big Sandy Scientists Headed to the International Fair
The Hi-Line Regional Science Fair was held March 8th at MSU-Northern. Students from eight Montana counties compete for the chance to represent Montana at the Intel International Science & Engineering...
MFU Honors National Ag Week: Signals a time to celebrate agriculture and its ever important role in preserving rural communities and supporting the state's economy
In 1916. MFU was founded on three principles known as the triangle. They are: education, cooperation and legislation with the common goal to serve the interests of Montana farm and ranch families and rural communities. Montana Farmers Union is...
Non Insured Assistance Program (NAP) Deadline March 15
Montana producers have until March 15, 2017 to sign-up for FSA’s Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for all 2017 spring planted NAP crops except spring seeded rye, speltz, triticale, wheat, and mixed forage. Since these c...
USDA News & Notes: March Newsletter
10 CRP Spring Managed Grazing Period: March 16-May 14 Spring Managed Grazing: Livestock must be removed from CRP by May 14. Primary Nesting Season: May 15 to July 15 The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2017 Spring Managed Grazing Period is...
Getting By
SAVE THE DATE! April 27, 2017, we will be offering a Meals in a Jar canning class in Fort Benton in the evening. The class will be hands-on and will include jars of the finished product to take home with you and the recipes so you can make more at ho...
Farm Storage Facility Loan
FSA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program provides low-interest financing to producers to build or upgrade storage facilities and to purchase portable (new or used) structures, equipment and storage and handling trucks. The low-interest f...
School Board Unoffical Minutes for February 21
Big Sandy Public Schools Regular Meeting February 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. High School Computer Room Trustees Present: Diana LaBuda, Vice Chairperson, Brandon Gasvoda, Darin Genereux, Andrew Long Trustee Absent: Brad Weaver Staff Present: Brad Moore,...
Special Board Meeting minutes for March 8
Special Meeting March 8, 2017 7:30 am High School Computer Room Trustees Present: Brad Weaver, Chairman, Darin Genereux, Andrew Long, by phone, Diana LaBuda, by phone Trustee Absent: Brandon Gasvoda Staff Present: Brad Moore, Superintendent,...
Green Acres
April Horticulture Reminders Below is a list of reminders from the Montana Gardener’s book of days (EB 165), and other writings by Bob Gough, former MSU Extension Horticultural Specialist. • Prune fruit trees, berry bushes, ornamental trees and sum...
