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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...
On Tuesday, March 22nd the Board of Trustees spent time at the regularly scheduled meeting reviewing the preliminary budget for the 2016-17 school year. Next year’s budget is unique as it marks the first year that Big Sandy Schools will be operating as one K-12 district instead of a separate high school and elementary district. This required change will help make the financial management of the district more efficient as we will only have to deal with one budget instead of two. Overall Big Sandy School’s general fund budget will go up sli...
(StatePoint) Too often, the kitchen is the first room of a home to suffer the consequences of tight living quarters. But there’s no need to forfeit big-scale cooking in a small-scale kitchen. Ditch the compromises and maximize the space you do have to make your kitchen work for you, and all your culinary aspirations. Cut the Fat Do a top-to-bottom inventory of your kitchen implements to assess what you need and what you can discard or donate. Sleek newer designs of certain appliances tend to take up less space than their clunky, older c...
Montana Certified Seed potatoes are available in Chouteau County Planting Montana certified seed potatoes in your garden is an important way to protect Montana seed potato farms from the importation of damaging pests and pathogens. Montana seed potatoes are grown at the highest standards with very stringent tolerances for disease and quality. In addition, Montana growers have an amazing range of varieties that have outstanding and novel culinary qualities. Available varieties include: Russet varieties; fingerlings, including French Fingerling,...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number one chronic disease among children is tooth decay, Montana state health officials said today. In fact, 2 out of 3 children (65 percent) in Montana have at least one cavity by third grade, compared to the national rate of 52 percent. “The good news is that tooth decay is preventable,” said Tonette Hollingsworth, Oral Health Program Coordinator for the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). Hollingsworth said the key is early prevention, even before a bab...
I cooked a ham for Easter and even though it got overdone, I made two casseroles with the leftovers that really turned out well and the over dry ham when it went swimming in the sauces turned out very moist! The first recipe was one my mother made with leftover ham. You will need: 2 cups of cubed ham 1 dollop of yellow mustard 1 onion chopped Butter or oil to sauté in Any leftover glaze sauce Any leftover pineapple slices and cherries Brown sugar to taste Salt and pepper to taste Sauté the chopped onion and the ham in a frying pan. When browned...
High sodium consumption raises blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure begins decreasing within weeks on average when salt/sodium intake is reduced. Although we all need a small amount of sodium in order for our bodies to work properly, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests less than 2300 milligrams (mg) per day. Other possible benefits of reducing your sodium intake that are still being researched are: reduced risk of gastro-esophageal cancer, reduced left ventricular mass and preserved...
April birthdays include Mary Gibbons, Linda Rutledge, Connie Green, Krystyl Kulbeck, Larry Geyer, Nora Grubb, Helen Richter, Gloria Godfrey, Kelly Rutledge, Margaret Grubb and Lil Foussard. A grand sashay around the ball room floor while Lawrence Welk plays “A String of Pearls” and the champagne bubbles float around for Todd and Paula Amsbaugh, Jim and Tammy Houle, Ken and Barbie Martin and Pastor Joel and Melissa Skindlov who are all celebrating anniversaries in April. April events include a board meeting on April 12, retirement party for Hel...
Every January, for the last 4 years, I have written columns about New Years Resolutions. For the most part, these columns have talked about why most resolutions are unsuccessful, offered suggestions regarding strategies for succeeding at changing habits/behaviors, and looked at what the Bible says about change. This year, as I was writing my annual New Year’s column, I had a humbling realization. I will be 40 this year and I have never made a resolution or tried to change anything based on a January 1st urge to “live better this year.” I confes...
Q: Why did God make me such a shy person? I want to make friends and be accepted by people, but whenever I get in a crowd I just freeze up and don’t even talk to anyone. Sometimes I wish I was someone else. A: We’re all different, and I suppose most of us have looked at someone who seemed more talented or personable than we were, and wished we were in their shoes. But of course we aren’t, and being envious of them never gets us anywhere. Job declared, “Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple” (Job 5:2). Instead of wishing you were...
We started this Article in last week's issue of The Mountaineer, It continues here. At the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, they were set to play a three series match-up against an "all-star" team. The Fort Shaw women dominated the all-stars in two games at 24-2 and 17-6 and were crowned "world champions." The case for: World Champs, a rare feat only few accomplish, international attention. The case against: basketball in 1904 was not the game we know today Josh Huestis Josh Huestis sta...
The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation. Eligible donors can give red blood cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. During a...
(StatePoint) When the weather warms up, it’s all about relaxing outdoors. But it’s possible you’ve neglected upkeep on your home’s outdoor spaces during the chilly months of winter. To enjoy yourself more this season, take time to spruce up your yard. Here are some quick tips. Do a Survey Take a walk around the perimeter of your patio, deck and yard to survey what needs to be cleaned, repaired or replaced. Did potted plants and lawn ornaments survive the cooler months? Are outdoor light fixtures functioning? Are fallen branches littering the ya...
