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Thomas Dilworth has taken over management of the Kracklin' Kamut enterprise of Bob Quinn. Dilworth is originally from Idaho but has been in Fort Benton for a time and while in Fort Benton, he helped Quinn on several projects. "I love Montana. It is like home," added Dilworth. "I did some construction work for Bob's wife Ann then Bob took over. I then had a lot of construction to do. You know Bob. The list just got longer and longer and we became close as well." When Bob Quinn offered Dilworth th...
In late May there was a meeting in Valier, Montana. Over 200 people showed up to talk about bears, both black and grizzly, coming onto their old stomping grounds on the Montana prairies. We know that the Montana prairie was the first home to bears in this country from the notes of explorers like Lewis and Clark who reported they had bear troubles all through Montana. Now those bears reside for the most part in the Rocky Mountain Front from the Rattlesnake wilderness area, to the Bob Marshall,...
Montana is filled with really great eating places. Only most of the really great ones are not readily known about. Like one fellow said, when having a memorable meal at a cabin by Duck Lake, “It was just a tiny cabin but it had some of the best food I have ever eaten.” Some of these eating spots are connected with bars, some are simply dives or holes in the walls and some are very grand and beautiful restaurants the most everyone has heard of. How about starting with Ciao Mambo in Whitefish? It is in a dive like building but if you love the...
This is the eighth year former Big Sandy High School graduate Ellaraine Lockie has provided the English students at BSHS the opportunity to participate in the Walter Gerson Poetry Contest. Each year Ellaraine Lockie judges students’ poetry, makes comments about the poems and awards students for their excellent poetry and participation. This year is no exception. There are several cash prizes and several honorable mentions. Two teachers at Big Sandy high school have been involved in the poetry contest. Lauren Clampitt handled the Gerson poems f...
Veterinary feed directive information for producers The MSU Extension Beef Cattle Program will be conducting educational meetings throughout the state starting in late July. Antibiotic use in livestock and humans continues to undergo greater scrutiny as antibiotic resistance evolves. Antibiotic resistance is a main reason for implementation of the new VFD rule. First, the rule deals with antibiotics fed to animals, not injectable antibiotics. Secondly, not all antibiotics currently fed to animals are included in the rule. The FDA has published...
Tenley Keller, a member of the Montana State Rodeo Team, earned the title of the 2016 Big Sky Region Champion Barrel Racer. Tenley, a nursing major, will be competing at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming in June. The MSU Woman's Team finished in first place this season with an impressive 2,600 points over the second place team. This will be Tenley's third appearance at the CNFR. Twice she was the Big Sky Region Reserve Champion. Congratulations Tenley for accomplishing your...
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to MCA 46-23-508 which authorizes agencies to inform the public of a sexual offender's registration in our community. This sexual offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts and has advised the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office that he will be living in the location below. He is NOT wanted by police at this time. Offenders Information Offender type: Tier 1 Sexual Offender Name: Timothy Roark...
(StatePoint) Warmer weather is a cue from Mother Nature to start thinking about mosquitoes. Their bites can potentially leave more than an annoying itch; and this year many Americans are taking notice. In fact, nearly seven out of ten (68 percent) want to go a step beyond “just spraying their body,” including treating their deck areas or back yards, in order to combat mosquitoes, according to a recent survey by Westham Co., a global mosquito control product manufacturer. To fully protect your family from mosquito bites this season, combine bac...
This is a great time of the year to visit Glacier National Park. You are going for several reasons. First, there is never a bad day in Glacier and you will experience that for yourself. Second, Going-To-The-Sun Road should be open around the sixteenth of June so you are seeing it when it has the most snow on it of the season which is a wonderful time to traverse this great road. Third, this is a great time to come in the Lake McDonald area so that you can see that wonderful phenomenon called Alpenglow. Look up at the north end of Lake McDonald...
Between work, the kids, and various hobbies I am pretty busy. As a result of the hectic life I live, I often don’t get to the various tasks I commit to doing around the house. For example, I set out to fix my car a while back. I cleared an afternoon and got to work. Except, I didn’t finish it up. So, a week later I got back to it. Again, I didn’t manage to get the car running. Then it snowed, so I put it off again. After enough time passed, my wife began asking me when I would get the car running. I guessed at a date, which then went by witho...
State health officials are encouraging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of substance abuse. According to Vicki Turner of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Prevention Resource Center, studies show that parental disapproval of underage drinking is the number one reason youth chose not to drink. “Teens do listen to their parents,” Turner said. “And, they listen to their parents more than anyone else, including their friends. That’s why it’s so important that parents know this information, and then take...
NorthWestern Energy has submitted its annual natural gas supply cost tracker to the Montana Public Service Commission for review and approval. The annual tracking period begins July 1 and ends on the following June 30 of each calendar year. The supply cost rate that appears on customer bills fluctuates on a monthly basis depending on market supply costs and other factors. The annual filing serves to true-up actual vs. estimated costs over the previous period and set the new benchmark for coming tracker year. The rate, when multiplied by the...
(StatePoint) Father’s Day and graduation season are the perfect opportunities to beef up your gift recipient’s garage -- and high-quality tools are a must for anyone -- from DIY novices to professional handymen. “A quality tool goes a long way toward getting a job done quickly and efficiently,” says Jon DeArment, president and COO, Channellock, Inc., a leading manufacturer of tools. “Damaged gear can slow down work and be dangerous to the user.” Here are a few gifts to consider: • Every one needs a good set of screwdrivers designed to withstand...
Q: I know you’d probably say we ought to be honest and always tell the truth, but in my experience no one really gets ahead if they act like that all the time. You have to cut a few corners if you’re going to be successful, no matter what the Ten Commandments say. A: You’ve probably looked around you and seen people who appeared to be getting ahead by being less than honest—and in the short term perhaps they were. But at what cost? In the long term they are on a dead-end road—and so will you be, if you decide to follow their example. You see,...
The unofficial minutes of the May 17 School Board meeting showed all trustees were present. Staff present was Superintendent Moore, Clerk Engle and Lead Elementary teacher Heather Wolery. Visitors present were Colby Cline, Joe Bahnmiller, Dan Matthew, Pat Matthew and Mary Ophus. The Pledge was recited after Chairman Strutz called the meeting to order. Guests were welcomed and minutes were approved from the previous meeting. The agenda was rearranged. There were no public comments to the Board and there was one thank you received from the Class...
