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Cropping Q &A in February and March • What is the economic advantage of utilizing Thimet 20-G for wheat stem sawfly control? Trials in Montana have demonstrated a 64-100% reduction in damage measured as stem cutting by larvae. The trials also found that farmers can attain a 5.4 bushel per acre yield recovery for spring wheat and a 6.1 bushel per acre yield recovery for winter wheat. • How safe is Thimet 20-G? Thimet 20-G is fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clo...
I have a very hard time realizing that stream fishing in the Bear Paw Mountains is open all year long these days. It used to be that the season did not start until around the third weekend in May. A friend was talking to me yesterday and told me that at the old Eagles Campground, which is the first large grove of Box Elder trees coming in to Beaver Creek Park from Havre; the fishing right now is great! It must be great not only there because when I drive through Beaver Creek Park; it is rare not to see a couple of fishermen from Bear Paw Lake...
This week Vicki recommends “ASHLEY BELL”. This is a novel by Dean Koontz. Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young women, whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, “We will see!” Her sudden recovery astonishes medical science. An enigmatic woman convinces Bibi that she escaped death so that she can save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. But to save her from what, from whom? And who is Ashley Bell? Where is she? Bibi’s obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly,...
In 1945, C.S. Lewis wrote “We live… in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.” He goes on to describe how times of reading and reflecting are increasingly replaced by busyness and constant noise. In the same vein, he talks about the increasingly common ownership of home radios, which intrudes on silence. People simply have less quiet time, and with it, less time to reflect and think. There’s always some sort of noise or distraction. If this was true in the 40s, it is cert...
Q: My sister used to be very active in her church, but now she’s dropped out and says she wants to spend her weekends doing other things. I admit, she doesn’t seem to miss church, but what can I do to encourage her to reconnect? A: People drop out of church for all sorts of reasons (and over the years I suppose I’ve heard them all!). And some are understandable—if a particular church isn’t preaching the Gospel, for example, or has no program for their children. Instead of completely dropping out, however, I always urge them to ask God to gu...
Twenty folks gathered for games of cards at the Mint Family Room on Sunday, March 6, 2016. After six rounds of play the scores were totaled with the following people taking home the cash: high with 8350 points was Wilma Welty who took home $20.00, and a close second and a prize of $15.00 was earned by Earl Sluggett with 8200 points, third place honors and a $10.00 payback was garnered by Frank Moravec whose final score was 7400 points. Maggie (Cline) Richter had the low score for the day with only 3690 points. Other folks who got their $5.00...
(StatePoint) Alongside all those delicious sweet treats this Easter, think about surprising your little ones with new books. They make an exciting addition to baskets, and are a fun find on egg hunts. “Books are the perfect gift for young children on any occasion, but in an Easter basket, they can be an extra special surprise,” says Nancy Ellwood, Editorial Director at DK, a publisher of adult and children’s books. For preschoolers, consider these titles, which are nice fits for the spring season. Make Noise Babies love reading with paren...
The F. E. Miley Elementary has been reading their way to success this year! Using the Accelerated Reader program or tracking their reading minutes, the students have been earning points all year to trade in for fun prizes to reward their achievement in reading. The prize list looks like this: 2 points (20 min.)Hitch Your Wagon (Wagon on the Hall Wall) 5 Pts. (50 min.) Ready to Roll (Picture on Wagon) 10 Pts (100 min.) Pencil 15 Pts (150 min.) Glow Stick 25 Pts (250 min.) Lunch with Teacher of...
Some have said that Big Sandy is going to the dogs. If so why not put your dog's picture here. Every week we will feature a Big Sandy dog and the first person who guesses whose dog it is, gets a big drink at The Grocery Store. Good Luck! Last week's dog: The Sipler's dog Sasha Winner: Jenna Leader...
Estate Planning Seminar in Fort Benton Save the date: Monday, March 14, 2016 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, will be in Fort Benton to present a seminar on estate planning topics. Transferring agriculture operations to the next generation will be included. More details to follow. Notes from Master Gardener (Level 2) Class The Master Gardener class (Level 2) began in Fort Benton on February 18 in Fort Benton. Eight Chouteau County Gardeners learned about binomial nomenclature, soils, n...
In Paul’s two letters to the church in Corinth, there is a scandalous event that is addressed. 1 Corinthians is basically a letter that addresses a laundry list of questions from the church, probably asked in a letter he had received from the church. One question concerns a man who had become romantically involved with his father’s wife, his own step-mother. The church had already talked to the guy about his behavior and he was uninterested in changing. Paul’s direction for the church is pretty straightforward: show the guy the door. Don’t...
I told readers that to get rid of the mid winter blues, I had been cooking recipes all of February that Laened Black had given me years ago. Funny thing about the recipe here, I don’t remember ever eating these beans at her house or at her beautiful Clear Creek cabin. I cooked the beans for Super Bowl and can tell you they are as good a baked bean that I have ever cooked. The recipe serves 25 and is almost impossible to cut down. But the beans freeze well. If you love baked beans, you are going to love these. Turn oven to 350. Have a roaster f...
Q: I don’t believe in forgiving people who have hurt us. If anything, we ought to pray that God will punish them for what they’ve done. Forgiving someone who’s hurt you doesn’t do any good, in my opinion. A: Let me ask you a question: Does refusing to forgive someone who has hurt you do any good? Absolutely not—and in fact, almost nothing has a greater potential for evil. Look at it this way. Suppose someone hurts you, and you refuse to forgive them. What happens inside of you—in your mind and heart? The answer is simple: Anger and bitterness g...
The annual County Spelling Bee was held in Fort Benton. F.E. Miley Elementary students did an outstanding job representing Big Sandy. Participants were Hunter Moore, Jaihven Baumann, Kaya Demontiney, Loni Ophus, Wylee Snapp, Reinhard Bold, Teagen Cochran, Amy Gasvoda, Eva Wagoner, Mattie Gasvoda, Amiya Griffith and Anna Allderdice. Lane Demontiney qualified but was unable to attend due to illness. Even though the competition was tough with approximately 27 spellers in the 3rd and 4th grade...
(StatePoint) When hosting neighbors and friends for spring gatherings, your thoughts may dwell on accommodating guests. But how often do you consider your animal visitors? “During spring, flocks of birds migrate and are looking for places to refuel and rest,” says Spencer Schock, Founder of WindowAlert, makers of bird-friendly products for homes. “A few small tweaks to your yard, is like placing out a welcome mat.” Unfortunately, migration is not without peril or hardship, but Schock says turning your home into a refuge for birds can be fun...
Ole tried to sell his car. He was having a lot of problems selling it because the car had 250,000 miles on it. One day he told his problem to Sven who worked at the gas station. Sven told him, “Ole, der’s a vay to make da car easier to sell but it ain’t legal.” “Dat don’t matter,” replied Ole. “If only I can sell the car, dats OK.” “OK,”, said Sven. Here’s da address of a frienda mine. He owns a car repair shop. Tell him I sent you and he vill turn da counter in yer car back to 50.000 miles. Den it von’t be a problem ta sell yer car anymore....
(StatePoint) Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the ever-daunting spring cleaning checklist is looming. As you take on tasks this year, make the kitchen a top priority. In addition to a little extra deep cleaning, it could be time to rethink its organization. With a few inspired solutions, counters can be freed from clutter, allowing more space for food preparation and cooking. Cast Off and Get Creative The easiest way to make room in the kitchen is to clean out excess. Go through dishes, pots, pans, appliances and utensils. Consider...
State public health officials have identified the first case of Zika virus infection in Montana in an adult female from Missoula County who returned from a Zika-affected area. The infected individual is not pregnant. Zika is a disease caused by a virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species of mosquito not found in Montana. Travelers returning from Zika-affected areas who have symptoms or are pregnant should consult with their health care provider. “This case serves as a reminder that anyone t...
Can you believe it, this is the last column of February? I have been busy all month trying to think of ways to keep us all busy so the mid winter blahs don’t set in and already it is almost March when those blahs start to go away. Although I must say that no one should have had the mid winter blahs this February as it was just a darn nice month, with lots of sun, a little moisture and the only big events were too much wind. I have actually been out in the garden cleaning last year’s leaves off the plants and defining beds that sort of all gre...
An airline captain was helping Lena, a new flight attendant, prepare for her first overnight trip. Upon their arrival, the captain showed Lena the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight. The next morning as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day’s route, he noticed that Lena was missing. He knew which room she was in at the hotel and called her up to ask what happened to her. Lena answered the phone, crying and said, “I can’t get otta da room!” “You can’t get out of your room?” the captain asked. “Why not?” Le...
Q: Does God ever give up on a nation that turns against Him and deliberately does things that are morally wrong? Frankly, I worry about our nation. Have we reached the point of no return? A: No nation, and no individual, is ever totally beyond hope—no matter how far gone they appear to be. God is sovereign, and He is able to bring revival and new life to even the coldest heart or the most rebellious nation. The Psalmist prayed, “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6). At the same time, when we repea...
Soil Scoop is now available online and at the Chouteau County Extension Office Introducing The Soil Scoop, a new 2-page series from MSU’s Soil Fertility Extension program providing condensed information on assorted soil fertility topics. People needing soil fertility information want it short and simple, and quick and easy to find. This was made clear by Agriculture Extension Agents and Certified Crop Advisers who responded to a survey by Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist. People want the Cliff Notes version of Extension b...
This week Vicki chose “THE PHARAOH’S SECRET” by Clive Cussler. If legends are true, the dead don’t stay that way long in Egypt. For the NUMA crew, the promise of these old stories might be their only hope of survival. When nearly the entire team is exposed to a dangerous substance called the Black Mist while working on the Italian island of Lampedusa, they and the rest of the town fall into a deathlike sleep. With their own men and women on the line, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala must race to build a cure before it is too late. While the remaini...