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When Don Sorensen heard that "The Mountaineer" wanted him to tell some Fourth of July stories, he brought in a picture of him when he was probably around 8 years old. Don thinks the picture was probably taken around 1953. Anyway, in the picture is Don, attired in clothes too big for him. Beside him is a big Dutch oven smoking away and behind him is the river that he loves so much. Not much has changed except these days Don's Clothes fit better. He is teaching Dutch oven cooking on the river at t...
By Robert Lucke Headline might read, "Coburn can't go to the Malta Rodeo but meets his Hero." It was July 3, 1901. The Coburn ranch just north east of the Little Rocky Mountains was bustling with summer chores. Wallace Coburn, about age 15, was trying to figure how he could get to the Fourth of July Rodeo in Malta a day early. Wallace Coburn was the youngest of the Coburn children. He lived with his mother and father in Great Falls where he went to school but when school was out he was on the...
When Linda Rutledge at the Senior Citizen's Center told "The Mountaineer" that Dee Pribyl is the 2016 Senior Citizen of the year, we couldn't have been more pleased. There is no harder community worker and genuinely nicer person than Dee. Singlehanded, she and two friends were responsible for a new library in Big Sandy. That is as it should be as Dee is and will always be a librarian. Her love of books is shown in the interview we did with her last week. Congratulations Dee Pribyl. If anyone sho...
Tree watering rules of thumb • Water trees three times a month in addition to watering your lawn. • Deep watering to a depth of 12” inches below the soil surface is recommended. Saturate the soil around the tree within the “dripline” (the outer edges of the tree’s branches) to disperse water down toward the roots. • For evergreens, water 3’-5’ beyond the dripline on all sides of the tree. • The objective is to water slowly, dispersing the flow of water to get the water deep down to the trees roots. Watering for short periods of time onl...
Have you heard the “bored” word yet from the kids? Here are some low cost ideas you could keep handy for those times you just cannot think of suggestions for your own kids or maybe even a plan for a group event. • Visit the animal shelter • Visit a fire station • Have cooking lessons at home (bake bread, make homemade ice cream, grandma’s cookies) • Take a drive to the local historical roadside sites • Learn to knit or do needlework • Get a giant piece of paper and colored pencils and draw your dream house interior view with all the details • P...
This must be about the umpteenth time I have taken pen in hand and written something about the Fourth of July. Usually, most of my Fourth of July stories are about the Fourth in Glacier National Park, the Fourth on Clear Creek in the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains or the Fourth of July on Flathead Lake where there are so many people, that is probably the very worst of all times to visit tiny towns like Lakeside that have been made huge by friends of friends, tourists and families from all over the world. Wherever I am writing about, I never forge...
No longer must you choose between your lawn and saving water. Experts say there are ways to save both water and money that won’t hurt your turf. “We often see sprinklers watering sidewalks and drives, running during rain, or sending water down the drain from leaky heads,” says Josh Friell, Ph. D, senior agronomist of The Toro Company’s Center for Advanced Turf Technology. “The good news is there are simple, cost-effective actions homeowners can take to save up to 30 percent in outdoor water usage alone.” Friell recommends these lawn-care w...
Pamela Ellen Counts Seright, December 11, 1956 - June 11, 2016. Pamela, 59 passed away on June 11, 2016 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah from respiratory failure due to COPD. Pam was born in Butte, Montana on December 11, 1956. She grew up mainly in Butte and around Montana but also lived in Germany, California, Colorado & Arizona. She was the daughter of a hard rock miner was moved from one place to another often growing up. Her childhood was exciting to her as she loved moving from place...
The apostle Peter is one of the most recognized figures in western civilization. His writings and actions have been analyzed and preached about. Some of the greatest works of art and architecture in western history feature his likeness or name. Oddly enough, his journey began with humble origins. He was an uneducated fisherman in one of the most backwater places in the world. When he stood trial before the Jewish leadership, they made fun of his message because he was an uneducated rube. What made him stand out in history, rather than living...
Summer was made for entertaining -- from casual dinner parties to impromptu get-togethers. And what’s better than centering the entertainment on the grill? Beyond the standard burgers and hot dogs, there are an array of appetizers, main courses and even desserts that are all grill-friendly and easy to make. “Summer cooking is all about great, fresh flavors and keeping things simple and unfussy,” says Erin Madsen, executive editor of BettyCrocker.com, an entertaining resource that offers recipes, how-tos, and test-kitchen tips. This summe...
Q: I overheard someone say the other day that God had been speaking to them about something. (I think it had to do with something she was doing that God didn’t want her to do.) Do you think she actually heard a voice speaking to her? God never spoke to me that way. A: This person probably didn’t mean that God had spoken to her with an audible voice. He may do this rarely, even today—but this is not His normal way of letting us know His will. Instead she had probably come to sense in her mind and heart what God wanted her to do (or perha...
For years and years in this part of Montana there was only one place to be on the Fourth of July. That was the rodeo at Warrick. There were hundreds and hundreds of spectators, hundreds of participants, numerous fights and one of the best dances Fourth of July night seen in all of Montana. Matter of fact the entire Fourth at Warrick was not to be missed year after year by many Montanans! The first Warrick rodeo was held in 1927. The last one in 1984. Sometimes the rodeo went dark for several years but then someone would always get it up and...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are urging Montanans to take the necessary precautions to stay safe this summer while behind the wheel, especially heading into the Fourth of July weekend. DPHHS Trauma System Manager Alyssa Sexton said the three main factors that contribute to motor vehicle crashes are drugs/drinking, distraction and drowsiness. And, one of the biggest contributors to motor vehicle injuries and death is not wearing a seat belt. Sexton said Montana had 2,246 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes...
Thinking seasonal is always a recipe for success. The colors of the summer and sweet, tart, cool flavors of fruits of the season can decorate your table in creative, elegant and refreshing ways. When most of us think of summer fruit, we envision smoothies, salads or pies. Think beyond the dessert course! There are many ways to imbue appetizers, cocktails and main courses with seasonal colors and fruity flavors. Here are some fresh ways to introduce summer fruits into your summer meals and cocktails. Appetizers and Mains There are many easy...
