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I've never understood Groundhog Day. February has always meant calving season, and the concern that the weather wouldn't cooperate. When I researched Ground Hog Day I found it was a popular tradition celebrated in Canada and the United States. Popular? Why? The tradition comes from Pennsylvania Dutch man's diary about his German neighbor's celebration. If a ground hog comes out of his winter burrow and sees its shadow, he will return to his den and winter will persist for six more weeks. If it...
Diane Keane and Vanessa Janssen are excited to bring a play to Big Sandy, Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up). According to Amazon, "It's Dad's turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur instead, and Rumpelstiltskin helps turn all that pesky gold into straw. You may think you know...
This weekend at a MFU Women's Conference held in Fairmont, Jolene Brown, CSP, CPAE a National Hall of Fame Speaker talked about how to relieve stress and renewal of the farm and family. She has been speaking to farmers and supporting them of 37 years. Jolene talked about the three benchmarks of balancing our lives. It was surprising the importance of individual physical health and healthy relationships. She talked about how important it was to realize dreams and a clear plan that moves desires...
Jess Peterson and his wife Laura are one of Montana's Power couples in Agriculture working a cow/calf operation in Miles City. They have two wonderful cowgirls, Cadence and Chloe. I got to hear both of them speak at two separate conferences. According to his bio "Jess Peterson, the President of Western Skies Strategies (WSS), represents the United States Cattlemen's Association (USCA) as its Executive Vice President. Peterson and the WSS staff provide USCA a full-time presence in Washington, DC...
Golden Triangle Herbicide-Resistance Meetings February 19, 2019 in Conrad and Fort Benton Golden Triangle MSU Extension agents will be hosting herbicide-resistance meetings on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in both Conrad and Fort Benton. A special thanks to our sponsors for lunch. Sponsors include Chouteau County Farmers Union, Montana Farmers Union, Corteva, Wilbur Ellis, CHS Cut Bank Group, Cargill and Centrol Crop Consulting. Please RSVP by Friday, February 15 to ensure an accurate headcount for lunch. Due to the increase of herbicide...
The Senior Center will now be OPEN every Friday Starting in February. Thursday, February 7 -Scalloped Ham & Potatoes, beets, and Tapioca Pudding. Friday, February 8- Pork roast, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and Danish donuts. Monday February 11- Pancakes, Eggs, sausage patty, and fruit. Tuesday, February 12 - Tortilla bake, Zucchini, veggie tray, and Oreo pudding.Wednesday, February 13 - Beef and Rice soup, Green Salad, and Gingerbread cake. Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Macaroon Cake Ingredients: Filling: 1 egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla...
Duane "Bill" Robert Davis, age 63, passed away peacefully in Missoula on Sunday January, 20 2019, surrounded by family. Born on September 12, 1955 to Grace and Willis Davis in Butte, he was raised throughout Montana, spending much of his childhood on a ranch in Wise River and Whitehall. His family moved to Deer Lodge in 1970 where Bill met his high school sweetheart Susan (Knight), and attended Powell County High School, graduating in 1973. Furthering his education, he followed his passion to a...
Clifford (Cliff) N. Knutson passed away on January 19, 2019 in Yuma, AZ of a heart attack at the age of 72. He was born on January 17, 1947 to Malfred and Anna Knutson of Big Sandy, MT where he lived until being drafted into the US Army. Cliff served in the Vietnam War for one year and relocated to Helena upon his discharge. He attended the Helena Vo-tech and earned a degree in carpentry. He married Catherine Strizich on August 22, 1970. He spent 18 years with Yuhas Millwork and 15 years with...
Alan Larson passed away Thursday, January 26, 2019 at Benefis Eastview Memory Unit. A Memorial Service will be held at Croxford Funeral Home on Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 am, with reception following. A Graveside Service will be scheduled later in the year at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Alan (Al) Wayne Larson was born July 2, 1945, in Miles City, MT to Reynold and Irene (Schmidt) Larson. The family moved to Big Sandy MT, soon after Alan's birth when Reynold returned to farming. Alan grew up on the...
Richard “Dick” G. Cecrle, 70 of Big Sandy passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Dick’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com....
With just one week remaining in the high school basketball season the Big Sandy Pioneer boys picked up a pair of wins to improve their position within the District 9C standings. Friday night the Pioneers knocked out the North Star Knights 56-46. Saturday at home against the Box Elder Bears, the Pioneers came from behind to earn a 58-52 win and improve to 6-6 in District 9C play and 9-7. The wins also moved the Pioneers into the No. 4 spot in the district standings. The Pioneer girls on the...
A few weeks ago, my 5-year old son was playing with a girl from his class. I gave them snacks, a plate of chips each. My boy eyed up the plates and went to grab the one that appeared to be larger. I stopped him and asked if he was forgetting something. He smiled sheepishly and replied: “Oh yeah, ladies first.” When I asked him why he was going to let his lady friend pick first he replied with a line we say every day: “Because that’s what gentlemen do.” We repeat that line several times a day as a part of him learning to hold doors for ladie...
