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The school board voted to keep the school closed and continue online learning for the rest of the school year. In the interest of transparency, I will be quoting from the Big Sandy School district COVID-19 Emergency Policies as voted on. Please note these are not minutes just a quick update of the decisions of the Board concerning further education and educational activities at the Big Sandy School.” “The Board of trustees and its staff are operating under unusual, even unprecedented circumstances by virtue of the declaration of a sta...
To open the local restaurants, there are several rules they must follow. The Mint will be opening while following these guidelines as well as Ma's in Loma. Peps will not be opening and will continue to serve the community as they have over the last month. Ma's will also be open only by reservation if you want to sit inside, as Greg Bouchard reported he is removing six tables and will not be able to allow anyone in once the tables are full. Please call ahead for reservations at 406-739-4400 or...
HAPPY NURSE'S DAY! Today marks the beginning of National Nurse's Week; it ends on May 12, in honor of Florence Nightingale's birthday. She is said to be the founder of nursing. National Nursing Assistant Day is celebrated in June; but our CNA's deserve recognition every day of the week. It is often said that nursing staff is the heart of healthcare; the eyes and ears of the providers; the frontline. The World Health Organization has dubbed 2020 the Year of the Nurse, and it's fair to say that...
Below are a few notes I have compiled on biology and management of the stripe rust fungus. • Fungal spores attack wheat consuming the nutrients synthesized by the host plant. • Spread by green bridge and wind dispersal. Community disease like WSMV with multiple infection cycles. • Spores on the ground are dead because they need living plant tissue to survive. Spores will over-winter on volunteer plants. Wet weather in the fall will promote stripe rust survival. • Do not spray fungicides past the flowering stage. • Check labels to make sure you...
Let's talk about my mom for a minute, cause I'm super proud of her. But first, some backstory. I grew up with a very active dad. He was playing softball, always playing catch with us kids, and guarding me while I practiced basketball. My mom was never allowed to be in sports as a girl back in her day, so she would always tell me that she wasn't as active as she ever wanted to be. My mom loves to walk; she loves to spend time with God while she's walking. She loves to take pictures and truly...
October 4, 1939 – April 18, 2020 Lucille Kuehne, formerly of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada, passed away peacefully at home near Valleyview, AB, on April 18, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Born in Fort Benton, Montana, to Lowell and Helen (Collins) Terry, she was raised in the Virgelle and Forest Grove areas where she enjoyed a happy childhood. The family moved to Big Sandy in 1953, where Lucille graduated from high school in 1957. She attended Havre and Bozeman Colleges, received her teach...
With fewer visits to the grocery store during this time, you may be having issues keeping fresh foods from spoiling. Here are some tips for keeping fresh foods longer, preventing them going to waste. *Stock up on meat and freeze by double wrapping before putting in the freezer. Use butcher paper or freezer paper for the outside layer. *Wash strawberries in really hot water, dry well and store in fridge. *For potatoes, place an apple in the bag to keep them from budding. *Keep cucumbers in a cool place, but not in the fridge. *Apples can be...
Thursday, May 7- Chicken Salad sandwiches, chips, and fruit. Friday, May 8- Mother’s Day Dinnner $10.00- Roastbeef, mashed potatoes, veggies, Strawberry spinach salad, roll and cake. Monday, May 11- Selmer’s Chicken, boiled potatoes, veggies, cucumber salad, and peach crisp. Tuesday, May 12 - Birthday Dinner, Meatloaf, baked potato, veggie, Jellow with fruit, and cake. Wednesday, May 13- Chicken & Rice casserole, veggie, fruit salad, and dessert....
Mrs. Weaver’s Kindergarten Class was asked the following question… What do you love about your mom? Thea- Mom is fun because she pushes me on the swings. Kanin- I love my mom because she is sweet. Makenna- I love my mom’s snuggles because they are cuddly and warm. Titus- I love everything about my mom. Ella- I love so many things about my mom. I can’t pick just one. Emma- I love my mom’s cooking. Ethan- I like when my mom lets me sleep with her. I love her hugs. Brookelyn- I love my mom because she helps me do my homework. Colton- I love my m...
