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Some years ago now, when I was training people to drive Glacier's famous Red Busses, Both my boss David and I knew that our drivers should all know at least ten mountains they could identify for our guests. The problem was that we could never agree on what ten mountains the drivers should know. David had worked in the Many Glacier area so his favorite list included many Many Glacier Peaks whereas I worked in the Lake McDonald area and my list included many of the Lake McDonald peaks. The only...
Heat is a potentially deadly problem—nearly 400 Americans die from heat waves each year. Most of them are elderly people who often don’t realize when they are overheating and in danger. Part of the problem lies in the fact that older people simply can’t handle the heat as well as younger ones, because they don’t sweat as effectively and have poorer circulation. Obesity, heart disease, dementia, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions can compound the risk. So can certain medications, especially diuretics or those prescribed for hyperte...
The Big Sandy area has had some wildfires in the last several weeks. However, at the time of this writing, all have been put out with little damage. Most of the fires were caused by things catching fire in fields. That is not true in the rest of the state. One newspaper last week had a headline that said that to date the State of Montana has spent 21 million dollars in putting out wild fires with no hope for stopping other fires until September or even October. That 21 million dollars is going to fight fires that as of last week have burned...
Grazing Residues Following Harvest Grazing is the easiest way to harvest crop aftermath. Grazing crop residues allows animals to select a higher-quality diet than would otherwise be obtained by harvesting and mechanically feeding. In grazing scenarios, ruminants preferentially will consume grain and leaves before consuming lower-quality stalk material. This is an important consideration when developing diets based on crop residues. Stocker cattle may have acceptable gains if allowed to selectively graze residues. Younger cattle should be...
An Art Party for students and adults on Tuesday, August 15 will be the final Big Sandy Cultural Center Tuesday Art Workshop of the summer. The session will involve a celebration of arts activities from one to four in the Cultural and Curiosity Center, formerly S&J Grocery next to the Bear Paw Coffee Shop. This is the first year a summer art program has been held in Big Sandy, and the turnout has been rewarding, with both children and adults enjoying the fun of being creative. During the coming school year, drama and performing sessions will be...
Don’t forget to order your harvest lunches from the Senior Citizens Center. The cost is $5.00 each. They are good and you won’t have to heat up your house for lunch. Contact the Senior Citizens Center Cooks at 378-2405. Menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, August 9 mock filet mignon, noodles, salad, bread and dessert. Thursday, August 10 barbecued pork roast sandwich, French fries, potato salad and dessert for the Lunch of the Week! Friday, August 11 tortilla bake, salad and dessert. Monday, August 14 lasagna, garlic toast, sal...
This week Stephanie chose “THE SNOW GARDEN” by Christopher Rice. Atherton University, freshman year. Kathryn, Randall and Jesse come from different worlds but find themselves unexpectedly drawn together. For each of them college promises a bright future and a way to disconnect from a dark, haunted past. But as winter sets in, their secret histories threaten to disrupt the layers of deceit that protect their fragile new lives. One dark night a professor’s wife is found drowned on an icy river and rumors of murder threaten the safe haven of At...
On August 4 starting at 4pm there will be an open house at the new Quinn Kracklin' Kamut headquarters at 275 Montana Avenue West in Big Sandy. There will be snacks and refreshments served and tours of the facility will be given until 6pm. Quinn says he doesn't want to keep people long as it is in the middle of harvest time but there are many dignitaries and people who have supported Kracklin' Kamut over the years that Quinn and his team want to honor. Quinn said that everyone is welcome to come...
Remember the name, Big Sandy Organics. You are going to hear a lot about it in the years to come. When the Bob Quinn team holds its open house in new headquarters at 275 Montana Avenue West, one of the purposes is to announce that there is a new brand for many of the Quinn products. The new name is short, sweet and honors the origins of Kamut and the Kamut organization. The new name for products made locally will be Big Sandy Organics. That new branding will start with the salty snacks, and then go to the oils, soaps and anything that is made...
Everyone talks about it but no one can do anything about it. That is the weather and readers have been waiting for the National Weather Service to announce that the heat and drought is over. That is not going to happen very soon according to the National Weather Service in Great Falls. Starting now, the 1 to 2 week outlook is hot and dry. August should be about average for temperatures but don't look for much in the way of precipitation unless models change. The Great Falls forecaster said that...
At the July 13th regular City Council meeting there was one guest present. After the pledge was recited and a greeting was issued, minutes were approved for the last meeting. There were no public comments and there was no sheriff’s report. Discussion centered around the Water Project Package from Rural Development. Mayor Stiles said that the package looks pretty good and they will be moving forward with that project. Bear Paw Development was not at the meeting and there was no news on the Big Sandy Brownfield Project. The City is buying a n...
Just where has the summer gone? Like everyone else, our Chouteau County 4-H members have been very busy finishing up their projects and attending 4-H events. On June 9, some of the Chouteau County 4-H members participated in Project/Demo Day where they attended workshops that included hands-on learning and exploration about the projects they were enrolled in or wanted to learn more about. The topics included animal nutrition, making rope halters, fly fishing, gardening, sheep shearing, soap...
August birthdays include Ron Otto, Skip Grubb, Jessica Sietsema, Patty Hannum, Marlene Terry, Evelyn Peterson, Nicole Allderdice, Gin Edwards, Clete Ophus, Tina Rodewald and Lance Rutledge. A huge sashay around the ball room floor while Glenn Miller plays Pennsylvania 6-5000 for August anniversaries including David and Cindy DesRosier, Dave and Deb Louvar, Andy and Peggy LaBuda, Lyle and Barb Ophus and Lawrence and Connie Green. Special events in August include the Senior Citizens Board Meeting on Augusts 16 and the County Fair on August 17...
This week Stephanie has chosen “LIGHT OF THE MOON” by Luanne Rice. Spurred by her brother’s dying wish, Susannah Connolly has travelled from her lifelong home on the Connecticut shoreline to the famed French Camargue, to see its famous white horses and find a mysterious saint linked to her family’s history. An accomplished anthropologist, Susannah has always been confident of her ability to navigate anywhere on the globe. But in the wake of a failed love affair, and grieving the loss of her mother, she is adrift and uncertain, seeking only ti...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill two volunteer positions on the Region 6 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a general advisory committee that provides input and guidance to FWP on a variety of issues—from wildlife and fisheries management to access, state parks, outdoor recreation and law enforcement. “We look at the CAC as being a two-way street for providing and receiving information from the public,” said Mark Sullivan, Region 6 Supervisor. “We provide members with up-to-date information about the work F...
When the head of the Montana Highway Patrol wrote his annual report to the Montana Attorney General, there was good news. “While I am pleased to report that the number of fatalities on Montana’s roadways decreased in 2016 in comparison to previous years, there is still much room for improvement. 190 men and women lot their lives, with a fatal crash occurring every 46 hours on average. It is interesting to note that fatal crashes were more likely to occur on Saturday afternoons between 3 and 4pm in the month of July. Additionally, like in years...
The park recorded 620,962 visits in June, up 28% over last year. WEST GLACIER, MT. – This year, 620,962 people came to the park in June, up 28% over visits from last year. Last June was also a record breaking month over previous years. Over the last ten years, visitation during June has nearly doubled, from 341,317 in June of 2007 to the 620,962 number recorded at the end of last month. The park has experienced extremely crowded conditions in all areas of the park this summer season. “We had thought the park seemed much busier than last year, e...
July Cropping Notes from Chouteau County Extension What is the status of the orange wheat blossom midge in Chouteau County for 2017? Only one wheat midge was documented in five traps across Chouteau County in 2017. If more than nine midge are found on a trap, the producer is required to go out at dusk and determine if populations exceed the economic threshold. The economic threshold is when one or more midge are observed for every 7 to 8 heads. Visit 3-4 different sites in the field. How were wheat head armyworm numbers this year? Moth trap...
Don’t forget to order your harvest lunches during this hot harvest time. It beats getting the kitchen all warmed up just for lunch. Contact the Senior Citizens Center at 378-2405 to order some harvest lunches for your crew. Senior Citizen Lunches include an entrée, vegetable, potato, salad, dessert and drink and cost $5.00 unless otherwise noted. Menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, July 26 cornbread and chili with cinnamon rolls. Thursday, July 27 Sweet and Sour Pork, rise, coleslaw bread and dessert. Friday, July 28 sm...
This week Steph picked out “INSIDIOUS” by Catherine Coulter. When Savich and Sherlock are called in to solve a mystery surrounding a close family friend who also happens to run an international conglomerate, they soon find the danger may be closer to him than they ever expected. Venus Rasmussen, a powerful society icon, believes someone is poisoning her-----Savich and Sherlock must peel away the layers to uncover the incredible truth about who would target Venus before it is too late. Meanwhile, Special Agent Cam Witter leaves Washington for...
As summer temperatures heat up around Montana and parts of the state suffer from summer drought, fire restrictions are going into effect on many Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks properties. When it comes to site-specific fire restrictions, FWP follows the lead of the county where the site is located. Currently most counties in eastern Montana are under Stage 1 fire restrictions. Yellowstone County is under Stage 2 restrictions. Stage 1 restrictions ban campfires except where specifically exempted, allow cooking fires on propane devices that can...
Joe De Yong was born in Webster Groves, Missouri in 1894. Yong, who could not hear, and according to one biographer had trouble speaking, was always a cowboy and in 1911 he met Tom Mix and became a technical advisor on his movies. While recovering from spinal meningitis De Yong wrote to Charles Russell, asking about a career as an artist. By 1916 De Yong was living in the Russell house in Great Falls and spending summers at the Russell summer home at Lake McDonald. The fact is that CMR taught...
In what is looking like the middle of a record breaking heat wave, it is a good time to see what the experts have to say about crop and crop conditions in the Big Sandy area. For that “The Mountaineer usually consults Larry and Marlys at Agri-Prairie Insurance. They usually have their collective finger on what is happening in our area. Marlys said, “With the heat and the rain shut off, it is really hard to know. I think pulse crops like peas, lentils and chickpeas are doing all right and there are a lot of them planted this year. I know thi...
Montana’s welcoming summer waters annually draw anglers, hikers, wildlife viewers, campers, floaters and boaters into the outdoors because it’s still easy to have a great summer experience on Montana’s rivers. The key is river etiquette, a mix of common sense, courtesy, and respect to minimize one party’s impact on another party’s good time. Here are some examples of basic river etiquette. • Respect People’s Space and Privacy—The point at which someone feels crowded is subjective, but every outdoor activity requires space. On the river, main...
Horticultural Tips for August I hope our Chouteau County gardeners have had a productive year growing vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs. Below are a few tips for the month of August. • Renovate strawberries by mowing a minimum of every three years. Some people mow their strawberries every year following fruit production. Be sure to set the mower high enough to mow the leaves. Mowing to low may damage the crowns and kill the plant. • Topdress strawberries after harvest with a complete fertilizer like 16-16-16. • Pinch the tops of indet...