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It is not too early to start thinking about the Big Sandy Pioneer museum according to museum curator Tina Rodewald. "We always need help during the summer," said Rodewald. "It is the perfect time to think about volunteering some time at the museum." Not only is the work at the museum interesting but workers meet people from all over the world who want to share stories about when their relatives settled in this part of Montana. Rodewald said that one of the first activities that will open the...
From May 3 to 7 Lorrie and Alan Merrill will be in Livingston, Zambia for an annual World Farm Organization conference. Both were in “The Mountaineer” office last week sharing some thoughts about farming here and all over the world and some things that will be talked about when people interested in farming from all over the world get into this WFO “Think Tank” for several days. “Basically the conference is to discuss the issues of food, weather and anything to do with agriculture,” said Alan. “It is cattle, fish, animals, grains and really it...
It was five years ago this October that “The Mountaineer” started reporting on making farm fuel out of Safflower seeds. It was about that time that Andrew Long came along and the Oil Barn was born. It was very unusual to go out to the Quinn Farm and see a tractor fueled by safflower oil. It smelled like French fries as it plowed fields around the farm. Since those early days the Oil Barn business has just grown and grown. There are two major safflower oil contracts. One for the kitchens at MSU Bozeman, the other for the kitchens at The Uni...
BOZEMAN - For Montana State University student Weston Brown, it's not unusual to crunch numbers on an economics assignment and ride a bucking bronco, all in one day. In addition to working toward dual bachelor's degrees - one in finance through the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and the other in agricultural business through the MSU College of Agriculture - Brown rides for the MSU Rodeo team, competing in saddle bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling and team roping events....
Cropping questions and answers for April Should I spray for powdery mildew when wheat is in the tillering stage? According to Mary Burrows (MSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist), the winter wheat plant is quite resistant to yield damage at the tillering stage. Yield damage is more of a risk during flag leaf development. If you do have powdery mildew, and it looks like free moisture and 80 degree temperatures are not going to shut the disease down, it is feasible to combine a fungicide with your herbicide application. A yield advantage is...
April is National Stress Awareness Month Seventy-five to ninety percent of doctors’ visits are for stress-related illnesses or conditions according to the American Institute of Stress. Even though it is healthy to have moderate amounts of stress in our lives, especially for motivation to getting tasks accomplished, too much stress is harmful and can become a financial burden for treatment(s) of the related conditions and illnesses. There are many ways to help manage or cope with stress. However, in order to manage stress, we need to be able t...
A friend came in “the Mountaineer” the other day and commented on the long article we ran a couple of weeks ago on old and new world class athletes that live here in Montana. This friend said we had left out Levi Leipheimer from Butte, Montana who is a world class cyclist. He has peddled his way into many worldwide tournaments and won his share. For starters he has won the US national champion twice and is an Olympic medalist. I told the friend I was wondering why Marc Mariani of Havre was left out. He has been playing professional foo...
The schedule for training workshops for election judges has been set. The training will cover the duties and responsibilities of an election judge. In order to serve as an election judge, it is mandatory to attend training and be certified. Election judges are paid an hourly rate and mileage for training and for serving as election judges. We have scheduled two day sessions and two evening sessions. Each session will be approximately three hours. The following are the training dates and locations: Geraldine – Thurs, April 21 @ 1:30 PM – Ger...
Bernie Ellingson stopped in “The Mountaineer” last week and commented on the story about the two historians pictured at the Jim Kipp Lookout. They were Dr. Merrill Burlingame and Dr. Vern Dusenberry. Bernie said they would be turning over in their graves for my saying they were from MSU Bozeman. I suspect he is right. The college at that time was called Montana State College. Bernie went on to say when he went to school at Montana State College he took classes from both those gentlemen and when Dr. Burlingame was doing some history at the Roc...
A few years ago, I read “Standing for Something” by Gordon Hinkley. In it, he looks at virtues that are largely neglected in our culture. He argues that the key to happiness is in living according to these virtues. One of those virtues is selfless service. “The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” Essentially, he argues that selfles...
(StatePoint) There are about 76.4 million Baby Boomers in the US, according to the Population Reference Bureau. As this population ages, it will become important that features on their houses promote safety, are easy-to-maintain, and last a long time. Whether building from the ground up or remodeling a current home, take “aging-in-place” into consideration every step of the way. Here are some great projects to consider with strong payback. A Better Basement When building a new home, choose your foundation carefully. Not only is an uni...
Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows gardeners to create raised bed gardens on a patio, lawn or any area with poor compacted soil. Straw bale gardening has been around for centuries, but thanks to Joel Karsten's book "Straw Bale Gardens" it has gained new popularity. All that is needed are a few straw bales, fertilizer, a bit of compost and time to condition, plant and water the garden. Be sure to purchase straw bales made from...
Friday, April 22 junior high track at Fort Benton Friday, April 22 Earth Day cleanup Friday, April 22 Art students art trip to Missoula (2 day trip) Tuesday, April 26 elementary spring concert-----7pm at the high school auditorium Tuesday, April 26 track at Great Falls, Montana A reminder to everyone, Friday, April 29 at 6pm is CARNIVAL! Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, April 20 breakfast is egg, sausage and cheese sliders, assorted cereal, fruit, juice and milk for the Breakfast of the Week! Lunch...
He was born Aaron Pursley on a cold windy day in the foothills of Mt. Centennial in 1935. Very early on his father started calling him Duke and it has been with him all of his life. Duke's mother and father were James and Mildred Pursley. One time Duke was in the hospital in Great Falls when a nurse came in and told him there was only one Duke (referring to John Wayne's nickname of Duke). Duke Pursley looked at her and said, "There is only one Duke and that is me." Duke's Dad ran the Nygard...
In 2015 and 2016 Alvin Bitz hit a bunch of landmarks. He and his wife Dee celebrated their fiftieth Wedding Anniversary on September18, 2015. Alvin was made fifty years a Mason on March 15, 2016 and if that was not enough Alvin turned 75 years of age on April 4, 2016 That is a huge amount of events to celebrate in a short period of time. Alvin and Dee seem to have weathered those events just fine. As to fifty years a Mason, Al celebrated the Treasure Lodge Number 95 becoming 100 years old on...
A few years ago Loren Jenkins gave “The Mountaineer” a stack of old high school reports about how some of the Big Sandy founding fathers got here and about their lives in and around Big Sandy. High School students interviewed old timers. From time to time we will print some of those reports just so they won’t be lost to history. And, they are great stories of old times right around here! Mary Cameron was born in 1884 in the Black Isle of Scotland. When Mary was nine years old, her family decided to come to the United States to seek new oppor...
We all know we should do more of this but we do not seem to do it. It is to drink more water. Although there are many people who do drink water as their beverage of choice, many others could definitely increase our water intake. But why? You have heard all of these before but here they are again as a reminder. Water: - Fuels muscles by transporting oxygen, fat and glucose to keep them working. Muscles contain 75 percent water so a lot of water is required to maintain that level or even more to gain muscle. - Maintains good blood volume which...
I do love the spring. In the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains there is an abundance of early spring flowers that just make the coldest of hearts beat warmly in the soft spring sun. In my yard at the house, I have seen most everything coming up from a long winter sleep. I always worry because again this year there was no snow cover to protect the roots of plants, just leaves I had not raked last fall. First to come up are the poppies. Not only do they look healthy but there is a whole new bunch this year in another part of the garden. I love poppies...
Whether you’re looking to sell your house or just want to make a smart update that’s worth your time and money, consider a design trend that is both attractive and proven to add value to your home: manufactured stone. “Manufactured stone is exploding in popularity, in both exteriors and interiors,” says Phil Wengerd, vice president of Market Strategies for ProVia, a leading manufacturer of home building products. The numbers agree. Manufactured stone veneer projects offer a 92.9 percent cost recovery, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs....
April is a month of awareness for many organizations to focus on strengthening families, keeping children safe, and making communities strong. This year, organizations are collaborating to ensure that more Montana families are reached. Organizations working together to strengthen Montana families include: Montana Children’s Trust Fund, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Child and Family Services Division, No Kid Hungry, National Guard, Malmstrom Air Force Base, and Best Beginnings Councils throughout Montana. O...
In unofficial minutes of the March 22 School Board Meeting, it was reported that all the trustees were present but for Diana LaBuda. Staff present was Superintendent Moore, Clerk Engle and Elementary Lead Teacher Wolery. Visitors present were Fred Watstein and James Anacker. Chairman Strutz called the meeting to order. After the Pledge was recited the Chairman welcomed guests and previous minutes were approved. There was no public comment and no correspondence. In old business the Board hired Kristen Burke for the Special Education Aide. In new...
Friday, April 15 District Music Festival at Shelby. Two Days. On day one it is mass band and choir performing. On Saturday, April 16 it will be solos and ensembles performing. Saturday, April 16 elementary basketball jamboree in Big Sandy. Tuesday, April 19 ACT tests for Juniors at the Lutheran Church in the AM. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 19, 20 and 21 the seventh grades will take the SBAC tests in the morning each day. Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, April 13 breakfast is donuts, cheese stic...
Keeping your pets healthy is an important part of animal ownership. The Big Sandy Saddle Club and Bear Paw Veterinary service are teaming up this spring to provide a day of veterinary service in Big Sandy to help you keep your animals healthy. They are sponsoring an Animal Health Day, Saturday, April 30, 2016 Health exams and vaccinations for dogs, cats, and small animals will be held in the morning at the Big Sandy Saddle Club’s club house. A health exam consists of checking the animal from nose to tail. Teeth are examined, eyes and ears c...
Helen Richter is retiring from the Big Sandy Medical Center on April 15. If you see her around town be sure to wish her well. Helen's story is interesting. She came from England in 1947 along with her girl friend from Scotland to seek their fortunes as Registered Nurses in the United States. They spent their first night in the United States in Times Square in New York. The two of them saw an add in their British Nursing Journal for Two Registered Nurses needed in a hospital in Big Sandy,...
The Big Sandy High School Research students recently attended two science fair; the Hi-Line Regional Fair in Havre and the Montana Science Fair in Missoula. Earning top honors at the Hi-Line Fair were Jessica Roth, for her project entitled "Computing with Physarum polycephalum" and Madison Reichelt and Gabriella Blatt, for their project entitled "The Feasibility of Dendroctonus ponderosa Infested Pinus ponderosa as a Source of Biomass in Bio-Oil Production". They will be representing the...