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On February 14th there was a mass shooting in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 17 students and staff lost their lives in this shooting. To honor the victims, a national school walk out was organized for students across the nation. This walk out was held a month after the Parkland shooting on March 14th. Students and staff across the nation took part in this walk out by leaving class at ten o’clock and protesting for ten minutes. Many students supported the cause by bringing signs or just participating. Even though Big...
Mindful Eating How many times have you done something and cannot remember what happened or what was said? Have you even found that you cannot remember what you had to eat a few hours ago? Our minds wander due to deadlines, upcoming events and other pressures, which can lead to us doing things without paying attention. This even happens with eating. More and more research has found mindfulness to have a positive psychological well-being, and benefit individuals and their eating behaviors. Mindful eating is being aware of your eating habits, the...
Cropping Q and A in March from the Chouteau County Extension Office • Why were wheat protein levels so low in many areas of Chouteau County in 2017? Clain Jones MSU Extension Fertility Specialist replied with the following: Generally, in Montana, we seem to get drought during grain fill which reduces yield, concentrating the amount of protein and Nitrogen in a smaller amount of grain, resulting in higher protein. While in 2017 we definitely had drought during grain fill, we also had it around flowering, which I think trumped the c...
SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! The Easter Bunny is coming to Big Sandy Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The Easter Bunny has been coming to Big Sandy for over 50 years. This year the Easter Bunny will hold a TRUNK AND HUNT on main street in front of City Hall. The Easter Bunny has tried to think of various ways to remove the snow around the Big Sandy Airport to accommodate the bunny’s hiding places for special prizes and candy. This year it does not look like Mother Nature will help the Easter Bunny with snow removal. When all the children arrive they...
Menus for the Week: Thursday, March 29- Kielbasa & Sauerkraut, Apple slaw, Cherry nut cake. Friday, March 30- Polock, Fires, cucumber onion salad, cupcakes. Monday, April 2- Chili Dogs, tots, cookies. Tuesday, April 3- Birthday Dinner, Spare Ribs and sauerkraut, broccoli & cauliflower, Pineapple upside down cake. Wednesday, April 4- Spaghetti with French bread, squash, peanut butter cookies. Grandma’s Ground Beef Casserole • 1 pound ground beef • 1 teaspoon white sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon garlic salt • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce...
Thursday, March 29- Lifetouch Pictures, 8 a.m. at the Elementary school and around 11 a.m. they will be at the High school. Easter Break- March 30- April 2 Wednesday, April 4- State FFA is in Billings. Also There will Parents/ Teacher Conferences from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5- Parents/ Teacher conferences 4:00 to 7:00p.m. Saturday, April 7- 5th & 6th grade will host their Basketball Jamboree. And Track will travel to Lewistown for a meet. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 29- Breakfast- Omelet, sausage, assorted cereals, fresh...
Superintendent Interviews Thursday, March 29, 2018 2:00 pm-3:45pm Candidates tour community, high school, grade school and superintendent house. 4:00-4:15 Steven Schwartz meet with teachers in the High School Library. Kelly Haaland meets with principal and clerk in Administrative Office. 4:15-4:30 Kelly Haaland meet with teachers in the High School Library. Steven Schwartz meets with principal and clerk in the Administrative Office. All further events will take place in the High School Library. 4:30-5:00 Staff and Community Social 5:00-6:00...
A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education course date has been set for the Havre area. There will be a regular youth classroom course starting on April 16, and an adult online “field day” course on April 21. Archery hunters must have purchased a Montana bow and arrow license prior to hunting during the archery-only season. To purchase a bow and arrow license an individual must meet one of the following requirements: · Show completion of a bowhunter education course · Show proof of purchase of a previous year’s bow and arrow l...
The 34th annual Big Sandy Rotary Banquet, Wild Safari Night, is over and Connie Green is the winner of the grand prize of $3,000, but really everybody wins! To date, over $600,000 has been returned to the Big Sandy Community from proceeds of the last 33 Benefit Banquets. Farmers and ranchers, who could leave their calving operations, fought through horrible muddy roads, with mountains of snow still along the sides. The true Irish were wearing green for Saint Patrick's Day, while others wore...
As always the Big Sandy Science Students represented us well at the Hi-Line Regional Science & Engineering Fair held at MSU-Northern SUB Ballroom on Monday, March 12 earning all three top places. Melanie Schwarzbach has been the director of the Hi-Line Regional Science Fair for 15 years. The scientist needed to be there by 8:30 am, where their projects were judged for physical presentations, actual testing results and reports, and their oral interviews. The day isn't over till 5:00 that day....
What a wonderful opportunity for the EMT team and Big Sandy Medical personnel. The MobileSim Montana Project was in Big Sandy. They love education and gizmo's and gadgets. Simulation in Motion represent over a million dollars in gear and equipment per truck lab. The Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust completely funded the first year of the project for three labs at the cost of 4.6 million. It will be funded at 66% the second year, at 33% the third year and after that it needs to be...
The Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum The Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum will take place on April 17 and 18 at the Best Western GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Avenue in Bozeman. Attendees can register online at https://www.montana.edu/nutrition/. Educational Programs are listed below: • April 17, 11:00-12:30 – Registration • 2018 Weather Outlook • Madison Food Park Development – Todd Hanson, Norsman Group Consulting. • Alternative Forages and Economics – Emily Glunk, Extension Forage Specialist, Department of...
While this winter so far has given Montana plenty of snow and cold, the weather in March and April will determine to a large extent the mortality of animals like deer and antelope in northcentral Montana. That’s because during the next two months deer and antelope will rely on their energy reserves to survive, waiting for the growing season to begin. Snow and cold alone do not dictate how many deer and antelope will survive the winter. Survivability starts before the winter begins. How animals go into the winter – in good or poor shape – large...
Choteau County has a rich agricultural tradition that has transcended generations with many farm and ranch operations surpassing the century mark in recent years. This week, March 18-24, has been designated by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) as National Ag Week. This Tuesday, March 20 was deemed to be National Ag Day. Each year the ACA picks a theme for the week long celebration with many events taking place on National Ag Day. This years theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life”. About 100 college students will celebrate the week in Washi...
The Trump Administration recently appointed Mike Foster as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA). Foster began his new position on Feb. 20, 2018. Foster was born and raised in Townsend, Montana, and currently resides in Bozeman. From 1991 to 1994, he represented the 32nd District in the Montana House of Representatives. He then served as a state senator representing Montana's 20th District from 1995 to 1998, where he was majority whip. Foster most...
April 2: Application for Payment deadline for the 2017 Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). (A notice of loss must have been filed with the local FSA office within 30 calendar days from when the 2017 loss was apparent.) April 2: Final availability date for Loans and LDPs for 2017 Barley, Canola, Crambe, Flaxseed, Honey, Oats, Rapeseed, Wheat and Sesame Seed May 14: 2018 CRP Spring Managed Grazing Period Ends (livestock must be removed when the calculated AUMs have been utilized but no later than May 14) May 15 to July 15: Montana Primary Nesting...
FSA has a number of loan programs available to assist applicants to begin or continue in agricultural production. As a farmer or rancher, whether you are just starting out or have many years of experience, loans are available for farm operating purposes and/or to purchase or improve a farm or ranch. As the “Lender of First Opportunity” FSA targets some of the direct and guaranteed loan funds for beginning and/or underserved farmers or ranchers. For purposes of this program, a beginning farmer/rancher is defined as someone who started in farming...
There are some new things happening at the Senior Center. Crystal would love to show off her new desk, and she has started frozen meals to go. There is a variety of meals to choose from, and they are available for $2.55 each. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 22- Tater Tot Casserole, Broccoli/Cauliflower, fruit/ pears, French bread, and maple stick. Friday, March 23- Ravioli soup, jello, pudding, and rolls. Monday, March 26- Meatballs, carrots, pizza pasta salad, blueberry dessert. Tuesday, March 27- Bacon Wraps, and Lemon bars. Wednesday,...
SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! The Easter Bunny is coming to Big Sandy Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The Easter Bunny has been coming to Big Sandy for over 50 years. This year the Easter Bunny will hold a TRUNK AND HUNT on main street in front of City Hall. The Easter Bunny has tried to think of various ways to remove the snow around the Big Sandy Airport to accommodate the bunny’s hiding places for special prizes and candy. This year it does not look like Mother Nature will help the Easter Bunny with snow removal. When all the children arrive they...
Thursday, March 22- end of the 3rd quarter Friday, March 23- Adult Prom, Please a Junior Class member for tickets. Saturday, March 24- Prom, Grand March will be at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27- Track in Fort Benton Thursday, March 29- Lifetouch Pictures, at the elementary at 8 a.m. and high school around 11 a.m. Easter Break- March 30- April 2 Thursday April 5- Parent/Teacher conferences at both schools 4p.m. to 7 p.m. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 22: Breakfast- Pancakes, sausage, assorted cereals, fresh fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch-...
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, 2018. For the 2018-2019 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...
Steve Stiles served as Mayor for four years and needed to resign for health reasons. At the last City Council Meeting the town of Big Sandy presented Steve a plaque of appreciation and a Proclamation. Town of Big Sandy Proclamation WHEREAS, Town of Big Sandy Mayor, Stephen Stiles resigned his position due to health issues on November 5, 2017; and WHEREAS, Mayor Stiles capabilities and dedication to his community have repeatedly been relied upon and recognized by his colleagues, as shown by his...
Big Sandy City Council met at City Hall March 8th at 7:00. All hats were removed prior to saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order by saying, “Steve it’s good to see you can still draw a crowd.” The first order of business was to present to the former Mayor Steve Stiles an official proclamation and plaque for his contribution to the city of Big Sandy. Brad Moore wanted to thank the city crew, Tim LaBuda and Larry Geyer, for all their help in removing the snow from the school parking lot. He said they were...
This winter has been a nightmare for everyone, but more so for those who are calving out in this weather. We all have a pretty good understanding of what it must be like, but not really because we aren't experiencing it. We aren't in the thick of it. We aren't exhausted. We aren't struggling hourly with the elements of the weather, the freezing wind, the enormous drifts, or the temperamental cow. We aren't fighting for the life of a calf or it's mother. We aren't frozen to the bone after...
Celebrate an Irish tradition on Saint Patrick's Day March 17th, even if you aren't Irish. The day in particular remembers Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint Patrick was British. His parents were living in Scotland or Wales and he died on March 17, 461. The traditional meal is corned beef and cabbage. Although beef was not readily available in Ireland and was considered a luxury so thei...