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Big Sandy High School AG students have been blessed for the last three years by the presence of Layne Taylor. Layne brings his interests, experiences, and passions to the classroom to make the AG education experience a benefit to our community's young people. One example (of many) is the newest addition to the shop: a metal forge. Mr Taylor turned his personal interest in metal working into an opportunity to teach. "I built a forge over Christmas break. For 23 years, I've been been curious...
Last Thursday, FE Miley Elementary celebrated its first National Kazoo Day. National Kazoo Day falls on the fourth Thursday of January every year. The festivities began in the afternoon music classes, where Mr. TJ Bond introduced the kids to their kazoos and practiced songs with the students. Afterwards, he lined the students up at the classroom door and practiced playing and marching with the kids around the basketball courts. Finally, he spent some time playing kazoos through various...
Producers who have computers frequently ask about the availability of software programs to handle cow-calf production records. Before purchasing a software program, it is important to analyze the value of a system to help make better management decisions. Producers should evaluate existing records to determine the types of information needed from a software program. Are inventory records important? Are summary reports of primary interest? By considering specific record needs, the producer is better equipped to choose an appropriate software...
Press Release – 1/27/2021 Triangle Mobile and Verizon have entered into an agreement that will allow Verizon to purchase the LTE in Rural America (LRA) assets from Triangle Mobile. Due to the substantial build-out that Triangle has completed, Verizon will acquire Triangle Mobiles current coverage area. This transaction is expected to close mid-year 2021. This announcement does not affect any current Triangle Telephone Cooperative member’s landline or Internet service. Our members whose homes are served by fixed wireless Internet will also con...
The Legislative Breakfast provides an opportunity to educate Montana legislators about the work and success of 4-H in the state. It brings together youth and adult constituents from across Montana to share stories of achievement drawn from their 4-H experiences. The breakfast also reinforces the vital role of the MSU Cooperative Extension Service budget, which supports 4-H in Montana communities. The advocacy group, Montanans for 4-H, organizes and hosts the Legislative Breakfast with help from...
The first time I ate one of Mary Merrill's baking creations was at her wedding. She wanted to make her wedding cake along with a variety of decadent desserts. I discouraged her, but she insisted anyway. She found herself completing her cake the morning of the wedding. So I am excited to announce you'll all be able to taste her skill at creating delicious pastries now. Black Granary Handcrafted is a custom order pastry and bakery shop. Mary offers a wide variety of handcrafted small-batch...
The Big Sandy High School Junior class has completed construction on a shed that is now for sale, with the proceeds going to support FFA. The project originally began as a joint venture with Clay Dixon, who fronted the money for construction costs. At the time, Mr. Dixon was planning on renting out storage sheds to the community as a business venture. After changing his mind about the project, the decision was made to sell the building. Actual construction of the building was started by the...
The youth group of St. Margaret Mary’s has been busy since the start of the Fall season with fundraising and planning for their upcoming trip to Europe! Accompanied by a few parents, their youth group instructor Judy Yirsa, and pastoral leader Fr. Joseph Tran, 9 local kids will be off to Portugal, Spain, and France to see some of the most unbelievable landmarks in Christendom! Aside from the rich spiritual experience they hope to obtain, the students are in for some incredibly fun days in dazzling ancient cities filled with castles, forts, t...
Chouteau County residents ages 18 and over are invited to call the health department at 622-3771 to add their name to the waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is voluntary and available at no cost, but supplies are limited. Under the state’s multi-phase plan, priority is given to the elderly, people with health vulnerabilities and frontline essential workers. However, everyone is welcome to put their name on the list. The county will call wait list individuals for appointments as they qualify and as more doses of the vaccine b...
As addressed in previous grasshopper articles, the chances of high grasshopper pest numbers in range and cropland is high for 2021. As you consider control methods like contact or systemic insecticides, please consider biological control as part of your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan. The naturally occurring protozoan Nosema locustae such as Semasphore effects grasshopper populations. The organism is generally mixed with bait. A grasshopper becomes infected if it ingests the bait, infected vegetation or an already diseased grasshopper....
Do you feel like you have been hit with a heavy brick at the beginning of the year when you realize how much you spent last year? Whether it was the holiday season, or you began collecting the required documentation for completing your taxes, it can be easy to lose track of what you spent. Even if you track your expenses very closely throughout the year, the end of the year totals can still be a shock. If you are someone who does not track your expenses, maybe you are thinking it is something you need to start. While you may have the best of...
The sheriff deputy was not present to report at the lasts City Council meeting held on January 7, 2021. KLJ was not present at the meeting, but they have information concerning grants for trails if Rotary was interested in pursuing them. It was noted that the Community Improvement Plan needs to be updated. The city is planning on updating this document and wants the residence to participate. They aren't sure how this will be done but be watching so you can add your thoughts. Mayor Schwarzbach...
I recommend you cut this out of the paper and tape it to a kitchen cabinet so it’s easy to find. Our strongest influences in government is local and state wide. You can find a large variety of information on the leg.mt.gov web site. There is so much information on that site. You can watch or listen to all the discussions. You can now testify without going to Helena. Testimony and supporting documentation must be submitted by noon the day before the hearing begins however. Need to verify a bill is scheduled for a hearing? Need to look up c...
Winter desiccation can be very hard on evergreen trees. Dry soil in winter often cannot replace the moisture trees lose to the cold dry winter air. The symptoms of winter damage and die back may not become visible until spring or summer growth begins. Winter damaged trees may only show a few dead branches or twigs. In most severe cases, the entire tree may die. Evergreen trees are more susceptible to winter desiccation than deciduous trees as the evergreens retain their needles and provide more area for moisture loss. Young evergreens are most...
The Big Sandy Pioneer Booster club met at the concession stand on January 5 for the new year’s first meeting. It was held there because there was plenty of room to space yourself if you were concerned about social distancing. The new Pioneer clothing has sold well this fall. There are still some available at Hair I Am. After some discussion, it was voted to give all winter sports participants athletic gear for their sport. Basket Ball has 31 players; Wrestling has four wrestlers, Cheerleaders have 6. Each athlete will receive $20 to purchase s...
As I was doing some laundry recently, after checking the laundry tag, I was reminded how many different laundry codes there are and how puzzling they can be. If you are someone who follows laundering labels, have you noticed there are no longer any words, just symbols? How can one know what they all mean? Some of you reading this are likely saying you never check the laundry label. What is the big deal? The big deal is not all fabrics are made for laundering in the washing machine and could be ruined if the laundry care label is not followed...
The Chouteau County Health Nurse was in Big Sandy on Tuesday December 29th to vaccinate medical personnel and residence of the Big Sandy Medical Center and Big Sandy Activities with the COVID-19 vaccine. The following information was obtained from the County Health Nurse. It is a fact sheet for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE,...
What was your reason for writing Grounded? "I just thought after the election that I had in 2018 that the time to write it was then. There were so things that I had seen in the Democrat party which was not voting well for the party in the middle of America." Arron Murphy was his former media person when he first got to the Senate and former chief of staff. They sat down and talked about Tester's ideals. They talked about what would be beneficial to folks on both sides of the aisle. "I hope,...
At the start of another new year and in anticipation of the hundreds of family and friends coming to town this summer for another Big Sandy Homecoming, your Town Council wants to challenge all residents with this new year's resolution: WE RESOLVE TO CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFY BIG SANDY! The first step of this resolution is to clean up the town. The public spaces in town, like the parks and streets, are the responsibility of the Town Council. We will likely be asking for volunteer help this spring...
Many Chouteau County producers are sending samples to the new agricultural testing facility in Chinook. Because of its location, producers can get test results back in a couple of days rather than a week or 10 days. Information below came from an article published in the Blaine County Journal. North Border Analytics opened late June at its new facility on the north side of Chinook. The business performs testing and assessment for soil, water, forage and grain samples. Dr. Brian Grebliunas, the owner, says the local lab will perform testing on...
The Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance held their raffle on New Year's Eve. They usually have the raffle in the fall along with their Annual Chili Feed, but due to COVID-19 it was cancelled. Several fireman along with their wives and children showed up at 6:00 at the Fire Hall to draw the winners, which was also seen live on Facebook New Year's Eve. The turkey and ham winners as well as Prime Ribs can be picked up at the Grocery Store....
During the chilly months, we rely on appliances and equipment to keep our living and work areas warm. Please be aware fossil fuel burning appliances and equipment produce carbon monoxide. Some of these include gas and oil furnaces, boilers and water heaters, and gas, oil and kerosene space heaters. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, deadly gas making it very dangerous. High concentrations can cause death within just a few minutes of breathing it in while lower levels can make you sick. When appliances and equipment are...
Big Sandy Medical Services Foundation is pleased to announce they will once again be awarding scholarships to students pursuing a medical career. For the 2021-2022 college year, up to three $300 scholarships will be given – one to a graduating senior, one to a college student already enrolled in a college, and the third to a second deserving applicant in one of these groups, depending on applications received. The Foundation was established to foster better health care in the Big Sandy community. They feel one way of doing this is to e...
A Feral swine fact sheet is available at the Chouteau County Extension office or online at: https://www.animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/documents/Squeal%20on%20Pigs%20Fact%20Sheet19.pdf. Below are a few highlights from the fact sheet. Feral swine have not been documented in the state of Montana. Montana citizens need to understand how important it is to keep this pest out of our state. Feral swine are aggressive animals that can be extremely destructive to fields, fences, and facilities. Their wallows can affect ponds and wetlands, mu...
Editor's Note Usually, on the first week of the new year, the Big Sandy Mountaineer covers a brief review of the following year's news. Since I have been involved with the paper for the last two years, we went back and covered all the events the Mountaineer wrote articles over the year. I have decided not to repeat that pattern, as so many of the regular yearly events have been canceled; Schools went to remote learning, and all sports were canceled, Senior trip canceled, and graduation outside....