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Are Your Pine Needles Brown, Red or Purple? It Could be Winterburn. Information from this article comes from MSU Extension Forester Dr. Peter Kolb. During dry and cold winters, evergreen trees growing in windbreaks or other exposed areas can be afflicted with needle discoloration that ranges from brown to purple followed by needle drop. Often this is most prevalent on the south side or windward side of the tree. In some cases only last year’s new needles are impacted, and in other cases most of the older needles are disproportionately a...
Saturday, May 24, Plant Sale and Exchange 9:00 am till noon. As you are cleaning up your yards and sorting garden supplies this spring be sure and save perennial cuttings, any plant or bush, extra hoses, trellises or anything associated with a yard or garden for our exchange. You can bring items or purchase items. Take time to come and browse the many and varied items we will have available. All proceeds go to the Chouteau County Cancer Support Group. Sunday, June 8, 20th Anniversary of Chouteau County Cancer Support Group. Join us at the Fort...
Justin Smith is the current Sheriff of Chouteau County. He is at the end of a long line of history-making men. 32nd in that long line is a family man with three children and a military veteran. Justin comes from a long line of military men. His grandfather, his father, and he all served in the US Air Force. His father was stationed in Holland when Justin was born, so when asked about his birth, he replied, "I'm a US citizen born abroad, and I have a funny-looking certificate," which gives the...
April was declared Autism Month and Big Sandy Miley School. Big Sandy does have a number of students diagnosed with Autism. One in 36 children in the United States will be diagnosed with Autism. Amidst the significant controversy surrounding autism, it's crucial to remember the essence of this discussion. The focus should always be on the students who have autism, and the necessity to respect and include them in our everyday lives. Inclusion is not just a concept, it's a fundamental need. There...
Do you have a little red heart on your license? You could be a lifesaver. Your decision to donate organs, corneas, or healing tissues like skin, bones, or veins, can save up to eight people, restore sight, and improve the quality of life for dozens more. But if not - April is Donate Life Month, which aims to bring awareness to the life-saving impact of organ donation and the 100,000+ patients across the country waiting for an organ transplant. Their lives are dependent on the generosity of...
Our little town on the Montana Prairie has a history that stretches nearly 150 years. This week, I spent a little time looking at our community and some of the landmark and unusual events that have taken place here. On April 6, 1890 Big Sandy received their first postmaster. T.A. Marlow received an annual salary of $150 to run the local post office. Receiving a postmaster was no small deal for towns at the time. For starters, it meant that the community now had a local communications hub. At the time, it was not unusual for rural residents to...
Achieving Calving Ease Without Sacrificing Content for this article came from Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist. Over time, 90% of genetic change in a cattle herd is the result of sire selection. Bulls contribute more to the genetic makeup of a herd in a calving season than a cow does in a lifetime. Effective sire selection should be based on genetic values in the form of Estimated Progeny Differences (EPDs). Selection on EPDs is 7 – 9 times more effective than selection based on individual p...
Big Sandy Public School District #2 Board of Trustees Meeting April 15th, 2025, 7:00 pm Location: High School Computer Lab Trustees in attendance: Chairman brad Weaver, Kyle Danreuther, Amanda Hoffman, Jessica Sheehy Not in attendance: Matt Myers Staff in attendance: Superintendent Dan Schrock, District Clerk Mary Merrill, Principal Heather Wolery Guests in attendance. 1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Brad Weaver at 7:00pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Said By all in attendance 3. Public Comment- Non Agenda Items - a. A senior Student was...
Big Sandy High School was buzzing with activity on Friday evening, April 25, as the annual Carnival welcomed young and old to an evening of fun and games. In the auditorium, clever skits written, edited, directed, costumed, propped, rehearsed, narrated, and finally performed by the four high school classes kicked off the night. All students in each class were cast into specific roles from major to minor to stagehand. Freshmen through Seniors presented their class's skits, each concluding with...
(Editors note: Vern just retired in January of this year. Here is a short rebemberance of his service. Next week we will be ending the sheriffs of Chouteau County) Vern Burdick was born and raised in Nebraska. He moved to Montana in 1993 and started his law enforcement career. Vern brought his values from his first home state. So, I looked up Midwest characteristics and values to get more insight into Mr. Burdick. Descriptors that might explain Vern are hard-working, patriotic, law and order,...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children and adults who were exposed to measles while traveling outside of Montana. The cases reside in Gallatin County and are currently isolated at home. All five individuals are unvaccinated, or vaccine status is unknown. The GCCHD continues to assess any potential exposures while the i...
Charlotte Danreuther's journey in her first Montana VNEA Pool Leagues is a testament to her resilience. The league's news release stated, "Despite losing her first preliminary match, she embarked on a winning streak of 6, winning 3 in a row to make it to the finals. She then won 3 more straight matches to reach the final, only to lose a heartbreaker in the last match. Her ability to bounce back and keep fighting is truly inspiring." As I enjoyed a cup of coffee from a pottery cup Charlotte...
Bob Boettcher was born in Big Sandy in a private home. Born into a musical family, Bob said, "My mother was, really the whole family was musical, but mom made sure that all three of us kids were musical too!" He's been singing from the very beginning. This Good Friday I attended the Christ Lutheran Church and Bob was singing a song called Take My Mother Home which he has sang at other Good Fridays Services. It's become a tradition at Christ Lutheran. Bob said, "It's a very special time." The...
Practices to Increase Wheat Clain Jones, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist and Kathrin Olson-Rutz, MSU Research Associate have revised the Practices to Increase Wheat Grain Protein Guide for 2025. The document is available online. Hard copies are available at the Chouteau County Extension office. Agronomic practices are available to boost wheat grain protein without sacrificing yield. • Select appropriate varieties • Know residual soil N • Know crop N status • Select an appropriate pre-plant N rate • Use fertilizer practices that minimize...
Many people find themselves in the position of being a caregiver due to health issues of a loved one. At times this role can be physically and mentally taxing. It is important for the caregiver to find ways to care for themselves so that they continue being support for their loved one. The Chouteau County Cancer Support Group knows it is as important to be supportive of the caregiver as the patient. Some tips for caregivers are: --Get organized by considering all legal documents, financial obligations and care preferences, and make sure...
9 Municipal Information: APRIL 17 First day for candidates to file for office JUNE 16 5:00 p.m. – Last day for candidates to file for office 5:00 p.m. – Deadline for candidates to withdraw PRIMARY election candidacy JUNE 26 County Election Administrator determines whether there will be a PRIMARY by this date JULY 7 5:00 p.m. – Deadline for write-in candidates to file a Declaration of Intent for the PRIMARY election AUG 11 5:00 p.m. – Deadline for candidates to withdraw GENERAL election candidacy AUG 11 5:00 p.m. – Close of regular voter reg...
Big Sandy Pioneer Senior Kenzie Kallenberger will join the Women's Skylight Rodeo Team at MSU-Northern next year. Kenzie received a scholarship, something she has been wanting for 12 years! I spoke with her by phone as she returned from a college rodeo in Bozeman! Kenzie can't wait to participate. "I'm so excited. I've wanted to be a part of the rodeo team." We talked about how the team did, and although I've watched rodeo for years, I realized I didn't know much about how a college rodeo team...
The Big Sandy High School's Music Program had an exceptional showing at last weekend's District Music Festival in Havre. Our full band and choir scored perfect ratings in all areas of competition for the first time in many years, and a large number of our students will be going on to the state level competition. The Music Festival is the band and choir equivalent of regional competitions for sports teams. Soloists and ensembles perform for the opportunity to move on to the state competitions in...
25- 2005. Douglas Forrest Williams was born in 1950 in Havre to Paul Forrest Williams and Beverly Stengen. He was raised in Big Sandy and graduated from high school in 1968. He went on to attend U of M on a music scholarship. "I was going to be a music teacher, but when I got to college, I found out that that wasn't what I wanted to do." At the age of 21, Doug was hired by Sheriff John Saksa to work as a dispatcher for the Sheriff's Office. In 1978, Doug married Linda Danielson, and they have...
Lawn Management Information Below are a few reminders for lawn management in 2025 growing season. • Rough bluegrass is probably the best grass in Montana for shady areas. • Kentucky bluegrass is the best grass for open sunny areas with well-drained soil. • Annual ryegrass can be used as a cover crop following vegetable production. • The standard lawn mix is 60% Kentucky bluegrass, 30% creeping red fescue and 10% annual ryegrass. • Zoysiagrass does not grow well in Montana. Montana summers are not warm enough for warm-season grasses. • Lawn re...
Big Sandy High School gymnasium will once again be bustling with activity on Friday, April 25, when the annual Carnival fires up. Starting at 5:30, skits will be performed in the auditorium as each of the high school classes introduces their candidates for King and Queen of Carnival 2025. This year’s candidates are: Freshmen - Landon Mebruer and Lyndee Worrall, Sophomores – Jaesun Yirsa and Harley LaBuda, Juniors – Travis Wilford and Heather Sherburn, and Seniors – Hunter Moore and Eva Yeadon....
March 27, 2025 Editor’s Note: Kassmier was one of the nine censored by the Republican Party. Here is his response in its entirty. Don Kaltschmidt Montana Republican Party PO Box 935 Helena, MT 59635 Dear Don: Thank you for providing me the opportunity to submit this written statement. As you told me, the Montana Republican Party executive board is considering censuring me and other republican members of the Montana Senate. You told me the ultimate decision as to whether the Montana Republican Paty executive board will censure me will made by M...
This week is National Library Week, and I just felt like celebrating our local library. DOGE has recommended making substantial cuts in support of our state library, and since we don’t really know what this means yet, we’ll need to wait and see. Darlene Cline, Head Librarian in Big Sand Branch, shared with me that the state cuts would impact the library, particularly in the services they receive from the state. This insight helps us understand the potential changes our local library might face. Because it is National Library Week, stop at the l...
During my conversation with Amanda Hoffman about the upcoming play in June, she shared some fascinating details. The play, titled The Big Sandy and written by Mike Hesford, will be performed twice during homecoming. Currently, we are in search of actors, particularly those with an adult-based cast to bring a diverse range of perspectives. The play is based on a significant event that took place in 1970 on a local farm near Big Sandy, which was actually outside of Box Elder. This unique opportuni...
The Big Sandy High School Music Program put on a concert showcasing the solo, duet, and ensemble performances in advance of regional music festivals in Havre. The festival is a competition in which all of the school music programs in the area compete to see who will go onto the state level competitions. Big Sandy will be heading to festival this coming Friday and Saturday, April 11th. TJ Bond, who teaches music at Big Sandy Schools, explains that the concert is more of a recital. "We have a...