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Linda is marred to David Schwarzbach and has three children, Shaud, Scott and Shelly. Linda and Dave have eight grandchildren. Linda was hired as a cook in the school lunch program in 1983. She wanted the job although knew little about institutional cooking. When her children were little, she wanted to be home with them when they were home. And coming from Eureka, Linda wanted to spend more time in the summer at her family home on Glen Lake than a regular job would afford. It looked to Linda that a job with the school would be just perfect to f...
These are all words which describe Big Sandy Book Club’s May third meeting. Two of our members , Megan Gannon and Barb Slonaker, live in Havre and travel to Big Sandy for our monthly meetings. Megan and Barb chose to be hostesses for our May meeting, with Megan our discussion leader. Intriguing is just one descriptive word for the tours Megan gave us on the 3rd. Megan’s family has purchased Havre’s old post office building and also the Masonic Temple building. Our meeting was held in the Masonic building. We were greeted by Megan’s grandso...
This is a story about dirt. It includes cowboys and horses, trains and timber, mining and farming, war and politics, and settling the west. It is about hard work and hard times, choices and commitments. It is an American history lesson that spans a century. While it is not unlike most homestead stories in the early 1900's, this is our story. It is a family tale about the Wortman Homestead, founded one hundred years ago. It is a love story about dirt. Homestead legislation was a hotly debated...
There is a very important meeting at the Senior Citizen's Center June 8 at 3pm. The Big Sandy Conservation District officials will be there to discuss their proposed new ordinance to keep grazing bison from destroying conservation lands. Dana Darlington is the head of the Big Sandy Conservation District. He stated, "This meeting is about the Big Sandy Conservation Ordinance. It is to inform the public about protecting the soil and water if wild or domesticated bison are grazing in the Big Sandy...
Agricultural research center field days scheduled for June and July There will be three field days in Chouteau County in June and July. The Knees field day will take place on June 8th, the Loma field day will take place on July 11th, and the Highwood Bench field day will occur on July 13th. Details on the Highwood Bench and Loma field day will be addressed in a later article. All three field days in Chouteau County will begin at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 406-622-3751. In additio...
No matter how hard one tries, it seems like stains on your clothes are inevitable and it is a constant battle in trying to get them out. The key to stain removal is to catch and treat the stains before they go through the washing machine and, most importantly, before drying. Quick and cautious stain removal will keep clothes in wearable condition longer and helps reduce clothing costs. The fiber content and the suggested care of the fabric will determine how you should approach removing stains. The following information is applicable to...
Here are a couple of recipes to make your summer picnics even better. The first puts a hot dog into a whole other world of delicious! All you need is a charcoal grill, your favorite hot dog or sausage, strips of your favorite cheese and two slices of bacon per an average size hotdog. First split the hot dog open and stuff a strip of cheese inside. Then take your two slices of bacon and wrap them tightly around the hot dog so that when the cheese melts it does not run out. Toothpicks work well for the job of holding the bacon on the dog but...
Please mark your calendars for a Variety Show fundraier for the new library in Big Sandy. Sunday, June 12 at 7:00, performers will be taking the stage at the high school auditorium. Last year we had everything from hula dancing to concert pianists, ages 6 to well past 60! This year’s program will be just as entertaining. If you would like to participate, please contact Marla Ray at 378-2606 for more information. Construction of the new library is finished, and the interior work is nearing completion. New sidewalk will be poured this summer, a...
CS Lewis wrote “God is love, but love is not God” in The Four Loves. In penning these words, he expertly describes a common tendency in people to make an idol out of our feelings of love. The first half of the quote is from the writings of the apostle John. John’s point was that one of God’s main attributes is that he is loving. The second half of the quote refers to the fact that, because love is such a huge part of God’s personality, the best part of our experience of love can easily remind us of God. A mother’s love for her children is...
Q: We’re having a big family reunion this summer, and I admit my husband and I are kind of nervous because most of our relatives aren’t religious. We don’t want to come across as self-righteous killjoys, but I guess we ought to take a stand somehow for Jesus. Should we just not go? A: I sincerely hope you won’t avoid your family’s reunion—and instead of dreading it, I hope you’ll go with an attitude of anticipation and joy! And you will, if you see this not as a burden but as a God-given opportunity—an opportunity He is giving you to influenc...
2 people drown in Montana each year. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) would like to encourage everyone to stay healthy and safe while having fun in the water this summer. Just 2.5 hours of water-based, or other forms of physical activity per week, has health benefits for everyone. Each of us plays a role in preventing illnesses and injuries linked to the water we share and swim in, this summer and year-round. Contrary to popular belief, drowning can happen quickly and silently. In the short amount of time it takes to...
Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard: the sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers, and the gathering of family and friends. Here are a few simple tricks to make your next soiree the best one yet: Build Atmosphere Your patio and backyard are an extension of your home, so don’t limit your creativity to indoors. Avoid harsh overhead lighting and create an inviting summer atmosphere by stringing paper lanterns or lightbulbs across your deck or around the railings. While y...
