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Organic agricultural production and food sales in America has been the fastest growing segment of agriculture since the approval of the USDA organic seal 20 years ago. Sales of organic food have consistently increased between 10 and 20% each year. The growth trend of organic food sales is expected to continue to reach new levels as main-line supermarkets all over the country are beginning to carry organic food. This is good news for farmers who grow organic food, and for any who may be thinking...
This year the Rotary Banquet is early. It is the thirty-second banquet and it is on March 12, 2016 This year’s theme is “Wishing Upon A Star”. As many people living in this area know these wonderful banquets have been held yearly since 1984. Supporting the banquet will fund many things in the Big Sandy community that touch all aspects of the community. Each year banquet proceeds go to the upkeep of park and recreational facilities in Big Sandy. For example, Sheehy Park on Sandy Creek would never have been the same after two floods had Rotar...
Health officials to monitor returning travelers from affected areas State health officials said Montanans need to be aware of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Pregnant women especially need to take note of the recent travel recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that urge them to postpone travel to affected areas if possible. Specific travel recommendations for pregnant women can be found here http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pregnancy/index.html Pregnant women...
Presidents Day was February 15, 2016. I can remember when there was no Presidents Day so to speak and that February was a time to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both who had birthdays this month. Some have said that General Washington, as he was referred to, was the more important of the two and it is true that this Presidents day did hit right on his birthday. However, he was no more important than President Lincoln whose birthday was earlier in the month. Lincoln’s birthday was February 12. When I was a boy, if you were a t...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in state school. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2016. Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse in Fort Benton or from the Guidance Counselors at the Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, and Highwood High Schools. Application forms must be received by Clerk and Recorder Lana Claassen by March 15, 2016. Applications from Chouteau County will be j...
Mayor Stiles had a great deal to say about the regular City Council meeting held at City Council chambers on February 3. There were seven visitors Minutes were approved and there was no public comment. There was a deputy in attendance but no Sheriff’s Report was given. Regarding the Waste Water Treatment project, Mayor Stiles said, “On Vernon Avenue work stopped due to a winter stoppage on December 30. As of now the project is substantially complete which means there is about two weeks of cosmetic work to do in the spring. There is gravel work...
Soil Scoop is now available online and at the Chouteau County Extension Office Introducing The Soil Scoop, a new 2-page series from MSU’s Soil Fertility Extension program providing condensed information on assorted soil fertility topics. People needing soil fertility information want it short and simple, and quick and easy to find. This was made clear by Agriculture Extension Agents and Certified Crop Advisers who responded to a survey by Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist. People want the Cliff Notes version of Extension b...
I am finding this February that the mid winter blues are much easier to chase away than many other years. Maybe it is that when writing these words it is going to be 60 above. Now normally I would be very worried about that and worse off due to mid winter blues. This year, I am not concerned. If my tulips come up and my peonies are showing color, that must be global warming and it is going to give me a great long growing season. And if it gets cold and soon, I have not planted anything and will not until Good Friday so I am in good shape both...
The week of February 22-27, 2016 is America Saves Week. It is a national effort to promote good savings behavior and encourage individuals to assess their own saving status. It can be hard to put aside money for savings when we can be overwhelmed with our expenses. Savings can help you be better positioned when emergencies or unexpected costs arise. Or, maybe you have been dreaming about taking a family vacation or are planning ahead for college or retirement. The time is now to start putting money away for your savings goal. Even if it is a...
Story Hour is every Thursday at 10:45. Big Sandy branch Library has 41 DVD issues of the Backroads of Montanta. Check them out. Donors: Bill and Wendy Kleinsasser, Dennis and Karma Hale, Toni Comp, Elva Piling, Anonymous donor of children’s books, and Anonymous donor of adult books. Books: “The Pharaoh’s Secret” by Clive Cussler, “Ashley Bell” by Dean Koontz, “Seaside Summer” by Pam Hanson, “Away in a Manger” by Rhys Bowen, “Lost Empire” by Clive Cussler, “The Spy” by Clive Cussler, “The Bitter Season” by Tami Hoag, “Blue” by Danielle Steel,...
This week Vicki chose “THE PHARAOH’S SECRET” by Clive Cussler. If legends are true, the dead don’t stay that way long in Egypt. For the NUMA crew, the promise of these old stories might be their only hope of survival. When nearly the entire team is exposed to a dangerous substance called the Black Mist while working on the Italian island of Lampedusa, they and the rest of the town fall into a deathlike sleep. With their own men and women on the line, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala must race to build a cure before it is too late. While the remaini...
For the last couple of months, my family has faced some challenges as a result of illness. These challenges have put us into a position where we have strained a bit under the basic tasks of life. Perhaps the best thing that has come of this time in our life has been that folks have rushed to assist us. Last night, a couple of friends from church, while visiting, took the time to clean my kitchen and wash dishes. In addition, brothers and sisters in Jesus have brought us prepared meals, helped out with our kids, sent us cards, and in all sorts o...
Q: I know I’m supposed to feel guilty when I sin, but I can’t say that I really do. I guess that’s why I’ve never felt any particular need for God. Why should I worry about this? A: One reason you should be concerned about this is because you are guilty when you sin—whether you feel guilty or not. The Bible solemnly warns, “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). You see, feelings aren’t always a reliable test of the truth. I may be convinced that nothing is going to happen to me if I walk down a dar...
(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss are where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you get started and stick with it long-term. • Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a flavor boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves. • Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an oth...
The Big Sandy Pioneer girls and boys basketball teams have concluded their regular season schedule and now turn their attention to the District 9C Tournament. The girls finished the season 1-13 in conference play and 1-17 overall but gave every opponent their best effort for 32 minutes. The boys failed to win a game but they are young and improved over the course of the season. Both teams enter the tournament as number eight seeds and will take on the top seeded Box Elder Bears in their first...
I will never know for sure but I think I was present when recreation on the upper Missouri river got its start! It must have been in the middle to late 1950's and it was generally known that the area between the brand new or about to be built Fred L. Robinson bridge south of Landusky was to tie north and south Montana together in a way that had never been tied together before. All of a sudden there was a paved road going from Malta to Grass Range and on to Billings. That was big news for...
