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The American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo – The 2019-2020 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the board. The AQHA Executive Committee – consisting of a pre...
FORT HARRISON/ HELENA, MT,--March 15, 2019 For Immediate Release Montana, a Proud Partner with The U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration, is Commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2019 throughout the State. This is a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event sponsored by the Montana Governor’s Office, the Montana Department of Military Affairs, the Montana Military Museum, American Legion Post #2 (Lewis & Clark Post), the Oro Fino Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Veterans Administration (See www.viet...
Certified boater training for Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoir is available online at cleandraindrymt.com. Watercraft owners who primarily recreate on either Tiber or Canyon Ferry reservoir can receive the Certified Boater designation. The online training course provides participants with information about the invasive mussel threat; how to appropriately clean, drain and dry watercraft; and why it’s important for everyone to take responsibility in protecting Montana’s waterbodies. Certified Boaters are expected to do a self-inspection eve...
Nona Danreuther won the grand prize of $3,000 at Saturday's Rotary Banquet. Second Grand Prize of four tires or $1,000 in store credit at Tilleman's was won by Lyle McKeever. A glider chair was won by Maryetta Engle. Other winners were: Melanie and Shaud Schwarzbzch with the Fairmont Weekend Getaway; Wes and Rita Berlinger won a Big Yeti Cooler and ½ Pork; Charlie Overbay won a Bradley Smoker; Golden Harvest Seeds won a Roomba Floor Cleaner; Doug and Nora Grubb won a Porch Swing, Bob...
Big Sandy Booster Club sponsored John Parker, a motivational speaker, and his daughter Taylor. He spoke to every student. Grade School students discovered how they were like super heroes. Here is a sample from the 4th grade "On Thursday I attended an assembly. It was fun! There was a speaker named John and his daughter Taylor. They taught us about not being a bully and to be a superhero. I learned a lot of cool stuff, like how being a bully can not just hurt other people. But it could hurt the...
Amber and Randy Beaudette didn't want a goodbye article written when they left, and I honored their request. I do remember on one of their last nights in Big Sandy, they were sitting in an ambulance at a football game. I went over and knocked on the window. Amber rolled it down. "OK", I said. "I won't write an article for the paper, but it doesn't stop me from saying how much I appreciate you. You are both heroes as far as I am concerned. Thank You." Last week Fire Chief Larry Ophus met me...
Peter Kolb (Montana State University Extension Forester) will be teaching gardeners about tree trimming, tree disease management and tree insect pest management on Thursday, April 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chouteau County Memorial Ambulance Building. The public is invited to attend. Peter F. Kolb is the Montana State University Extension Forestry Specialist and an Associate Professor of Forest Ecology & Management, housed at the University of Montana in the Department of Forest Management. For the past two decades, Dr. Kolb has...
There is an opportunity for the residents of Big Sandy to preserve our history. I've read about Dan Cushman but to tell the truth have never read a single thing he wrote. After reviewing a number of his works, it would be an injustice to ignore his contribution to our history. In 2001 Brent D. McCann wrote this thesis called: Dan Cushman Reader Brent D. McCann for the University of Montana. The following is a brief part of the introduction to his thesis, but it also introduces the Stay Away,...
Not all creatures have given up on spring ever happening. Some are counting on it. And soon. Great horned owls and Canada geese are sitting on eggs now, or soon will be. Two totally different Montana bird species with different diets and nesting habits have placed all their eggs in one spring basket. Great horned owls are sitting on eggs now, that will soon hatch if they haven't already, because they must. Think back to those January nights that, looking back, seemed downright subtropical. If...
Been wondering what the chia seed craze is about? Who remembers the catchy tune – “cha, cha, cha, chia”? These are indeed the same seeds that grew into the green “fur” of the popular Chia Pets and other characters. Now, chia seeds have gained a new attention related to our diets. They can be a healthy addition to foods we eat. But why? Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica L. which is a member of the mint family. They are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids*. In addition, chia seeds are high in fiber, protein,...
*Inspired by a true friend, her bottle of wine, and my bottle of whiskey. Growing up in the middle of nowhere watching my parents squeeze a living out of the Missouri Breaks Gumbo, I heard them exclaim in frustration many times, "It's just a piece of dirt!" Looking back, I cannot imagine life without that piece of dirt, that place where my heart goes to grow and heal, and the only place that will ever be my home. When I was small there wasn't anything I wasn't a part of on the farm. Cleaning...
Big Sandy Medical Services Foundation would like to remind high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a medical career that the deadline for their scholarship applications is March 31, 2019. For the 2019-2020 college year, up to three $300 scholarships will be awarded. Applications may be picked up either at the high school by contacting Mrs. Christine Brumwell or by writing: Big Sandy Medical Services Foundation, PO Box 530, Big Sandy MT 59520. You may also call 378-2163 and ask Nora Grubb, Secretary. College students who have...
HELENA, Mont. (March 18, 2019) — Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like 5-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last spring. During her intense cancer treatments, Emery has needed both blood and platelets. Cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and certain types of chemotherapy drugs and radiation can damag...
On Wednesday February 27, 2019 we had another successful blood drive. We had an amazing turn out that helped us yield 31 units of blood. The Red Cross was also able to register 2 first time donors , thank you donors! We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Big Sandy FFA for providing the food and serving those who donated blood. Georgia Wortman was our incredible High School volunteer and will be coordinating our next blood drive on July 16th. The July 16th blood drive will be held at...
This year the grade school basketball program is trying something different. Besides just practicing after school and having games on weekends, the coaching staff want them to know that working hard in school is important. So, each week a student will be chosen after a game as Student Athlete of the Week. Prior to each game teachers will be visited with to determine the effort each athlete is making in the classroom, if their efforts on the floor matches their efforts in the classroom they will...
"Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man." –George Washington Agriculture has from the beginning of our nation been the driving force of our country. During President Washington's day, the population was around 2.5 million and everyone depended on the land for survival. In 2019, we have fewer than 2.2 million farmers and ranchers that feed a U.S. population nearing 330 million and a global population of 7.6 billion. The fact is they have enormous r...
Five Big Sandy High School students competed in the Hi-Line Regional Science Fair at MSU Northern on March 5th. Hope Gasvoda, a junior, will be representing the Hi-Line at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix this May. Her projected, entitled "Comparing the Glucose Content in Lignocellulosic Biomass Produced by Cellulase Across Six pH Buffers", determined the optimum pH level for breaking down the complex sugars found in barley straw. These complex sugars break...
Kira Witmar was born in the Philippians. She was raised in New Mexico. She served in the Air Force and moved to a few states. After the Air Force, they moved to Missouri because her husband's family is from there. They were planning a vacation, coming to Big Sandy to meet the Bahnmiller family where her husband had applied for a job, when the job opened up at Big Sandy High School. She called and asked for an interview. She has taught for 4 ½ years in Missouri. She started teaching in...
The time to get a Rotary Banquet ticket is slipping away with the banquet scheduled for this Saturday March 16, 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. There are still tickets available for anyone who would like to get a ticket. The tickets for the 35th annual banquet benefit are still $100.00 thanks to the generosity of the local and surrounding area business community. Those sponsorships provide funding for the 10 final prizes awarded at the end of the banquet. The generous sponsors this...
Montana State University Entomologist will be presenting to Gardeners in Fort Benton Laurie Kerzicnik (Montana State University Associate Extension Specialist and Insect Diagnostician) will be teaching gardeners about Insect Identification on Thursday, March 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at the Chouteau County Memorial Ambulance Building. The public is invited to attend. Laurie came to MSU from Fort Collins, Colo., where she worked at Crop Production Services and Colorado State University. She specialized in integrated pest management (IPM) an...
Late winter can be a stressful time for deer and elk with deep snow, limited food options and depleted fat reserves. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking shed hunters and other recreationists to give deer and elk their space until the snow melts and the animals are less stressed. Shed hunting – looking for antlers shed each year in the winter by male elk and deer so they can regrow a new pair – has become increasingly popular in recent years and more competitive. While it is illegal to trespass on FWP’s wildlife management area...
March 15th is the application closing date for 2019 NAP coverage on spring-seeded crops. NAP provides risk protection for most crops that you cannot insure through your MPCI agent. A partial list of NAP-eligible crops in Chouteau County would include: • Corn • Flax • Barley for hay • Oats for hay • Peas for hay • Millet • Buckwheat • Sorghum forage • Sunflowers Current coverage available for NAP: At this point in time, FSA is only authorized to sell “basic” coverage for NAP crops. Basic coverage provides you a production guarantee equal to 50...
The F.E. Miley Gifted and Talented Program held a Science Fair with presenters form the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. The 4th grade presenters were: David Morsette with "M&M Survival Challenge; Keira Oats with "How Big Crystals Get!"; Quinn Rodewald with "Does Shoe size really Affect Distance of a Football?; and Elaina Weaver with "Coke and Mentos Explosion". The 5th grade presenters were Brianna Terry with "How does Heart Rate Change with Exercise?"; and Griffin Terry with "What Liquids Make Ice Mel...
HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT WEIGHT AND OBESITY Weight is a sensitive subject for many, especially for children and teens. Concerns about body image and gaining weight are affecting kids at a very young age. Careful attention in deciding how to talk to your child about weight is important because it can have serious and lifelong implications. The following are some tips taken from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website, eatright.org. 1. Encourage open dialogue by talking with your children about weight and encourage them to share their...
Brion Torgerson's praises his team for creating an agronomy program available to all farmers no matter what color of tractor they drive. "We are always looking forward into the future and asking where do we think the Ag business is going. Four years ago, we looked at Ag markets in the future. There really are two areas that will define agriculture in the future: Agronomy and Precision. We are always going to have parts and services at Torgersons, which is the back bone of our business. When it's...