Articles from the April 6, 2016 edition
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Helen Richter: "5 churches/5 bars/ Let's give it a week"
Helen Richter is retiring from the Big Sandy Medical Center on April 15. If you see her around town be sure to wish her well. Helen's story is interesting. She came from England in 1947 along with...
Students Successful at Science Fairs
The Big Sandy High School Research students recently attended two science fair; the Hi-Line Regional Fair in Havre and the Montana Science Fair in Missoula. Earning top honors at the Hi-Line Fair...
No School Elections for 2016
On Tuesday, March 22nd the Board of Trustees spent time at the regularly scheduled meeting reviewing the preliminary budget for the 2016-17 school year. Next year’s budget is unique as it marks the first year that Big Sandy Schools will be o...
Three Ways to Maximize Space in a Smaller Kitchen
(StatePoint) Too often, the kitchen is the first room of a home to suffer the consequences of tight living quarters. But there’s no need to forfeit big-scale cooking in a small-scale kitchen. Ditch the compromises and maximize the space you do h...
Green Acres
Montana Certified Seed potatoes are available in Chouteau County Planting Montana certified seed potatoes in your garden is an important way to protect Montana seed potato farms from the importation of damaging pests and pathogens. Montana seed...
Health officials say tooth decay prevention starts early
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number one chronic disease among children is tooth decay, Montana state health officials said today. In fact, 2 out of 3 children (65 percent) in Montana have at least one cavity by...
Bear Paw Meanderings
I cooked a ham for Easter and even though it got overdone, I made two casseroles with the leftovers that really turned out well and the over dry ham when it went swimming in the sauces turned out very moist! The first recipe was one my mother made wi...
Getting By
High sodium consumption raises blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure begins decreasing within weeks on average when salt/sodium intake is reduced. Although we all need a small amount of sodium in...
Senior Center News
April birthdays include Mary Gibbons, Linda Rutledge, Connie Green, Krystyl Kulbeck, Larry Geyer, Nora Grubb, Helen Richter, Gloria Godfrey, Kelly Rutledge, Margaret Grubb and Lil Foussard. A grand sashay around the ball room floor while Lawrence...
Patching Cracks
Every January, for the last 4 years, I have written columns about New Years Resolutions. For the most part, these columns have talked about why most resolutions are unsuccessful, offered suggestions regarding strategies for succeeding at changing hab...
My Answer
Q: Why did God make me such a shy person? I want to make friends and be accepted by people, but whenever I get in a crowd I just freeze up and don’t even talk to anyone. Sometimes I wish I was someone else. A: We’re all different, and I suppose mos...
Continued Montana Athletes
We started this Article in last week's issue of The Mountaineer, It continues here. At the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, they were set to play a three series match-up against an "all-star"...
Red Cross asks for blood donations this spring
The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep...
Tips To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Spaces for the Season
(StatePoint) When the weather warms up, it’s all about relaxing outdoors. But it’s possible you’ve neglected upkeep on your home’s outdoor spaces during the chilly months of winter. To enjoy yourself more this season, take time to spruce up your yard...
