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Sampling of hay is essential to livestock management. Hay sampling is best accomplished with a hollow core probe consisting of a stainless-steel tube and a sharp cutting end. The Chouteau County Extension office has a hay probe available for check out. One core should be sampled from at least 20 bales from a lot of hay. A lot of hay is defined as hay harvested from a field of uniform maturity within two days. A lot should not exceed 200 tons. Poor sampling techniques and an inadequate number of subsamples (less than 20) are the largest sources...
North Central Montana Stockgrowers Association is an organization that represents the growing needs of the North Central Montana area producers through education, legislation, and informing area producers. NCMSGA has been active for nearly 100 years and will celebrate the 100th year in 2020. November 16, 2019, will be an opportunity for area producers to come together for an informative afternoon at the Hensler Auditorium on MSU Northern's campus. We have lined up some great topics that are or...
A big CONGRATULATIONS to the Nursing Staff for winning the third Annual BSMC Staff Costume Contest! Halloween is a big deal around here, and the 2019 holiday did not disappoint. The nursing staff dressed as the Addams Family; Ashley Allderdice, RN, as Morticia; Morgan Simpson, CNA, as Gomez; Jessica Dooley, RN, as of Wednesday; Lorraine Hanson, RN, as Pugsley; Donna Fetsch, CNA, as Uncle Fester; and Lynn Faber, CNA, as Cousin It. EVERYONE else in the facility dressed as Smurfs. The kitchen...
Thursday, November 7- Pork Roast with apple sauce, fried Potaotes, veggies and Cottae Cheese. Friday, November 8- Chili & Cinnamon Rolls. Monday, November 11-Veteran’s Day $10.00, Roast Beef, mashed POtaotes, carrots, jello, Spinach Starwberry salad, and dessert. Tuesday, November 12- Chili Dogs, fries, and Broccoli apple salad. Wednesday, November 13- Parmesan Chicken over noodles, beans, Apple Waldorf slad, and dessert. Recipe of the week: Garlic-Roasted Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package fresh Brussels sprouts, h...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Havre hunter check station was active over the weekend (Oct. 26-27) of general deer and elk opener, with the number of hunters checked a little below average. This was the third weekend that the check station has been open, as the station began collecting data Oct. 12-13, corresponding with the opening weekend of pheasant and general antelope. “Hunter numbers may have been down slightly this weekend due to the cool, windy weather, and because of the youth deer hunt being a week earlier,” said Havre-area biolo...
Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities…..is there a difference? These terms are often confused to mean the same thing. It comes down to the immune system versus digestive system. Food allergies are a reaction by the immune system and can be as severe as life threatening. Food intolerances and sensitivities take place in the digestive system and are typically accompanied with discomfort which may cause interruptions in daily life making them very annoying and frustrating but also may lead to medical issues. With food allergies, the i...
Every Halloween for the past four years, Patti Pegar has used her food truck to give out corn dogs to the community. It has become a tradition between her and her husband, Don Pegar. The first year in 2014, they gave out hot dogs, and every year after, it’s been corn dogs. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the community. “Giving something to kids and parents who may live out of town, making it easier to enjoy the night of spooky festivities and not have to worry about dinner,” Patti said. They spend as much on the corn dogs...
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church held its annual Harvest Dinner this Sunday, October 27th. With fantastic food and lots of people, it sure is quite the event. This dinner has been going on for 50+ years, and it’s a great way to get the community together for the holiday season. This dinner was held from 11 am to 2 pm for everyone to come and fellowship with others. They served classic turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy, some delicious salads, and homemade desserts. The food was incredible and made me feel like Thanksgiving is just around t...
The "new and improved" tardy policy has taken some getting used toAt Big Sandy High School. It was believed that 2019 was a year of change, and the Tardy Policy seems to be the most significant among students. However, the staff of BSHS has informed students that the tardy policy is not new or improved. So why have they never heard of it before? According to Melanie Schwarzbach, Athletic Director and 7-12 Science teacher, it's an easy answer. "The policy has been in place, and we simply decided...
The MSU Extension non-soil agricultural fumigation manual for private applicators (EB0229) is available at the Chouteau County Extension office. Many fumigants are classified among the most toxic pesticides currently available for use. Accidents are rare but when they do occur, they can result in the fatality of applicators and bystanders. The disparity between fumigants and other pesticides is significant, including personal protective equipment, the use of monitoring devices, determining dosage, etc. The manual was created as an aid in...
We are batty for Halloween here at the Medical Center! This is such a fun event for our staff and our residents. We encourage everyone to join us in the festivities. It all started in early October when the staff began planning their Halloween costumes. It has become quite an inter-department competition over the last few years. This will be the third-annual costume contest within the facility, and everyone is out to get the nursing staff! Each department plans their costumes then on Halloween...
Winter Squash – Quick and Easy Prep is possible Wondering what you are going to do with all the winter squash you grew? Or, maybe you love to eat winter squash but have a difficult time peeling and cutting it raw? This is another great reason to let your pressure cooker do the work for you. Whether you have a stove top or an electric pressure cooker, you will get the same great results. Directions are written using the electric pressure cooker. If you need assistance applying this to a stove top pressure cooker, please contact me at the E...
Rain and mud made it questionable whether Big Sandy's F. E. Miley School would be able to come to Pearson's Pumpkin Patch on the scheduled date. With shortages of bus drivers, it was not looking good for any date changes. Thankfully they had just enough wind with a little sun, the road dried and the buses made the journey. Every student was able to pick their favorite pumpkin, find their way through the hay maze, have a few treats and take part in the fun duck races. The wheat pit was also a...
There was good attendance at this month's school board meeting. All the trustees were there, along with representatives from the student council and booster club. The student council has been working hard to improve and help the students wherever they can. They said spirit week had a fantastic turnout. It is always nice to see our school come together to celebrate traditions and each other. Their Halloween plans consist of dinner and a movie on October 29th, 2019. Since volleyball districts...
Hawks are numerous during the summer; in fact, large numbers will follow a tractor as it works the fields ready to dive to pick up a meal in a small rodent. However, this fall, after our first winter storm, I saw more hawks sitting together, then I have ever seen. I was traveling to the Mountaineer one morning to find a hawk sitting on every fence post for one and a half miles, plus there were many flying or sitting on the ground. I called Fish Wildlife and Park in Great Falls, to find out what...
Turtle Electric, journeyman Patrick Ulano grew up in Detroit Mich. He moved to Montana in 2010. He had been working in GF, but he needed to come home to Havre where his family is. He also needed to have the freedom to set his own schedule so he formed his own company. He lives in Havre but his office will be here in Big Sandy. He will be making Big Sandy his priority. He wants to serve this community first. He will be charging $75 an hour. You may contact him at 406-344-3852 or...
Managing horticultural landscapes and house plants in November is important to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • Apply protective mulches to perennial beds. • Use a humidifier to maintain humidity for houseplants. • Prune out dead limbs of woody ornamentals. • Do not fertilize or transplant anything after Columbus Day. • Continue to water landscape plantings (trees, shrubs, and perennials) until the soil freezes. • Apply winter mulch to strawberry beds as soon as the...
There are so many great things going on at our school and I think it’s high time I shout it from the rooftops! I’ll be sharing some Positive Pioneer Praises each week in the paper. My first praise goes out to our students, the heart of our school. We have 103 students in the Elementary and 99 in our High School Building, which is 7-12. They have already been learning for approximetely 15,912 minutes over 34 days of school! Their average attendance rate for this year so far is 94%! On top of school they are also involved in everything from Foo...
The NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) was formed in 1966. In 1967, at the Public Auction Yard, they hosted an event that showcased Montana's livestock business. In 1968 there were 250 exhibitors and 600 entries. And it has grown since then. After so many years, the NILE has become one of Montana's prestigious event in agriculture. They pride themselves on having some of the best genetics on show. They host several cattle breeds and sales along with high-performance horse sales....
Having trouble falling asleep? Has someone suggested taking a bath before going to bed to help you fall asleep? Have you found it to work? Here is a brief explanation of why it is believed to work. Studies have found taking a bath approximately 90 minutes before going to bed triggers the body into the sleep cycle. Our body temperature is lowest when we sleep. By lowing our body temperature, it increases our chances of a better night’s sleep. Taking a bath in approximately 104-109 degree water may seem contradictory to getting the body c...
Having trouble falling asleep? Has someone suggested taking a bath before going to bed to help you fall asleep? Have you found it to work? Here is a brief explanation of why it is believed to work. Studies have found taking a bath approximately 90 minutes before going to bed triggers the body into the sleep cycle. Our body temperature is lowest when we sleep. By lowing our body temperature, it increases our chances of a better night’s sleep. Taking a bath in approximately 104-109 degree water may seem contradictory to getting the body c...
There is a new Parent Support Group starting in Big Sandy. It is for parents of kids with medical and special needs. Rachel Baumgarn is starting the group. According to her she has discovered once again, that Colby and her, raise their children with the support of the community. It is difficult to raise children with medical needs and often parents of children with learning disabilities face peers that do not understand why their child acts a certain way. A poster that Rachel built for the Facebook says, “Parenting is hard, and it is made even...
Traditions are a constant within a family. We live such busy lives, and things change so rapidly. Traditions allow us to live in the moment and enjoy what our families have created. Family traditions can last forever if you let them. Traditions give you something to look for. They give us memories to reflect upon and feelings of excitement, much like a child on Christmas morning after Santa has come. Traditions are nothing without you, your family, laughter, conversation, and reflecting on memor...
TJ Allderdice has taken an interest in a career with Fish and Game. Since Big Sandy is located close to the river, our community has a lot to do with wildlife and the laws that protect it. To begin his career, Tj is interning at a hunting checkpoint. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career in wildlife. A hunting checkpoint is crucial, primarily because of the spread of Chronic Waste Disease (CWD). Chronic Waste Disease is a neurological disease that occurs in deer, elk, and sometimes moose. It is contagious but only through...
Each fall tens of thousands of Montana men and women spend anywhere from a few hours to several weeks hunting. Most have a wonderful time; a few run afoul of the law. Here are 10 problem areas, courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens, that hunters seem to stumble over year after year: 1. Trespassing. Hunters must have landowner permission before hunting on private land. In Montana, private land does not have to be posted for a hunter to be guilty of trespassing. Ask first. 2. State law makes it illegal for anyone to shoot on,...