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By Robert Lucke The Big Sandy Barracudas Swim Team is using the entire month of May to recruit new swimmers for their award winning team. Swim coach Travis Baumann says that not only will recruits be able to swim in competitions all summer long but they will be learning a life skill that just could save their lives. On the prairies too many kids do not learn how to swim and as a result every summer North Central Montanans hear of drownings in ditches and prairie potholes. Not if Baumann and the...
For Melanie Schwarzbach graduation is a big deal. Out of three children, Eric is she and Shaud's first to graduate from Big Sandy High school. As interesting as it all is, something else goes through Melanie's mind too. She has to go through this two more times! Melanie had taught science at Box Elder High School for several years. This is her second year of teaching science in Big Sandy. "I am glad I am here for Eric's senior year. I would never have known what was going on if I wasn't here,"...
When Barb Martin's daughter Lisa graduates from Big Sandy High School soon, it will be a piece of cake for Barb because already Lisa's older sister Quinn graduated two years ago. Well, maybe a piece of cake. Sort of. Barb supervised two step brothers graduating from high school too. They were Kasey and Lane. Now, Barb sort of sighs a sigh of relief and says, "We will be working on grandchildren now." Barb said that Lisa, who is very organized, has been doing well in telling Barb where she needs...
A picnic is a fantastic way to gather with friends and family. Enjoy a summer breeze on the beach or host a backyard soiree -- you can make your al fresco meal as casual or as elegant as you’d like. Pack the best basket with these simple tips. Find the Right Location The first step to a successful picnic is finding the perfect spot. If you decide not to host at your home, choose a space at the park or beach with tables or a shelter to make setup a snap. If you select a location without amenities, you’ll need to bring chairs and blankets to pro...
Dryland Alfalfa Questions and Answers What is an economic stand for alfalfa? We like to see at least 3-4 plants per square foot in an irrigated field, and 2-3 plants/ square foot in dryland. Or you can also do a mean stem count, and once you get less than 40 stems/ square foot, we recommend renovating (Emily Glunk, 2015). Should I inoculate my seed? If not already inoculated when purchased, inoculate alfalfa seed with nitrogen-fixing bacteria Rhizobium meliloti, specific for alfalfa. Even when planting on land that has already grown alfalfa...
Members of the North Central Montana Shrine Club are preparing to receive their usual shipment of three tons of Vidalia onions. The annual sale of the delectable Georgia onion, according to Shrine officials, is their best fundraiser of the year. Onion sale proceeds provide money to help kids, and their families, with travel expenses to the Shriners' Hospital in Spokane. Henry Tweeten, a Shriner from Havre, has been heading up the regional onion sale since it started about a decade ago. Tweeten...
With the encouragement of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, there comes the food safety concerns, especially when they are eaten raw. The Food and Drug Administration strongly recommends washing raw fruits and vegetables before you peel, cut, eat or cook with them. This reduces the bacteria that may be present on the fresh produce and is the best way to reduce the risks for food-borne illnesses/food poisoning. Here are some recommended ways to wash fresh produce for safe consumption and retained quality: 1. Start by washing your...
We at “The Mountaineer” were talking about our favorite food drive in restaurants. It all came because one of us had been searching the net and found the top twenty-five fast food restaurants in the United States. We were wondering if there could be a story there. The amazing thing about the top twenty-five fast food restaurants in the United States, not a one of them is located in Havre, Montana. There are a couple in Great Falls, a couple in Missoula, one in Kalispell and maybe three in Billings. So we are not well represented in the pop...
This week Vicki picked “FRICTION” by Sandra Brown. This is reported to be one of the hottest Sandra Brown books ever! Crawford Hunt wants his daughter back. Following the death of his wife, Crawford, a Texas Ranger, fell into a downward spiral that left him relegated to desk work and with his five-year old daughter, Georgia, in the custody of her grandparents. But Crawford has cleaned up his act now and the fate of his family lies with Judge Holly Spencer. Ambitious and confident, Holly temporarily occupies the bench of her recently dec...
Cheryl Dee Hurd Bueno passed away on March 8, 2016 in San Diego, CA. Cheryl was born to Herschell D. Hurd and Lillian (Pat) McClelland in Livingston, MT on November 28, 1938. Cheryl grew up in Bozeman, MT and graduated from Gallatin County High School in 1956. She attended Montana State College in Bozeman and transferred to Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan where she completed her degree in Police Administration in 1960. Cheryl worked in industrial security for Montgomery Wards in...
Years ago, while out driving with my future wife, I got a flat tire. This would normally not be a big deal, except the freezing rain and the busy road where we pulled over made tire changing less than pleasant. When I finished changing the tire and lowered the car off the jack, I discovered that my spare tire was also flat. I was already frustrated and responded badly to the new problem. My wife often reminds me that I hit the hood of the car with the tire iron. This did little to fix the tire or improve the appearance of my rusty old car, but...
Rylee Rice of Ainsworth, NE is shown here with all 4 of her gold medals that she earned in the Nebraska JR high championship meet Saturday May 14, 2016. Rylee earned 40points to help lead the Lady Bulldogs to a team win and earning herself Female Most Valuable Athlete of the meet. Rylee qualified for the all class meet by ranking in the top 24 of each of her events. She held the top spot in the 100 hurdles, 200 hurdles, 1600 meter run, and the 800 meter run. It was a beautiful track day for...
The Leaders, Legends and Legacies Football Camp is again excited to announce that its 2016 camp will be in Belgrade, Montana June 22nd - 24th! The camp is an all-inclusive nonprofit event which is offered to all high school athletes who register to attend. Registration is $50 per participant. All meals are provided and each athlete will receive a camp T-shirt. High school football athletes from all across Montana and surrounding states are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity that is hosted and coached by current and former...
WHO: First Grade Students of F.E. Miley Elementary, Big Sandy, MT WHAT: Art Show and Reception WHEN: from May 19 - June 18th Artists’ Reception Thursday, May 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Craig Edwards Fine Art Gallery, US Highway 87 Big Sandy, MT Artwork from 13 first-grade students will be installed at Craig Edwards Fine Art Gallery in Big Sandy, Montana, with an artists’ reception May 19th. The works will be on display through June 18th. The first grade class at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, taught by Christina Anacker, has e...
Reporter's note: On a trip to Seattle I made a fuel stop in Superior, Montana, about 60 miles west of Missoula on I-90. Behind the fueling area at the convenience store I noticed three small structures, looking somewhat like gas pumps. Signs by the odd looking structures read, "Tesla recharging station." The convenience store owner, Dale Bullock, was working in the store and I asked about the charging stations. Bullock explained, "The charging stations were here when I bought the store. My...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2016 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks annual walleye spawn egg-take on Fort Peck Reservoir was completed in April. With the help of FWP personnel and the many volunteers, the egg collection goals were exceeded. The egg-take effort began in late March, and was completed by the 21st of April. A total of 552 female walleye were spawned, with approximately 79 million eggs collected, and 1,674 males were captured during the effort as well. The heaviest walleye weighed was a female at 15.7 pounds. Another female...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. From 2009 to 2015, 162 animals submitted for testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for rabies. Most of the animals were bats, some were skunks, and a few were other wild and domestic animals. Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Bats are a great...
