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The Big Sandy Gun Club is over 40 years old. The building was built in the '70s and the club was active way before that according to Steve Stilles. Besides Steve other club officers are Ken Martin and Brad Moore. There are "30 some" members. It cost only $10 for a single membership for a year. For a family, you only have to pay $15 for membership. Grade school students can shoot at the club house, but must have an adult with them. Weather permitting Steve goes out to the Shooting Range every...
I have always been intrigued by rocks, a gift I received from my mother. I couldn't help but think of her and the hours she would have spent learning from Glenn in his rock house. He must have a ton of rocks, gems, and minerals. He started out by showing me the earrings and pendants he has made which he plans to sell at a few Farmer Markets. He has ordered a few displays. I loved the jewery, because I love rocks. And then he decided to start me from the beginning. It's a passion he has had for...
Glenn Koster is walking across the United States and was recently in Big Sandy for a day. He started in Miami on February 1, 2018, and hopes to finish at the Pacific Ocean on August 26, 2019. He walks to bring a spotlight to Foster Care and adoption. Glenn and his wife Charlcie started Charity Steps in 2015. Both Glenn and his wife will soon be 64 years old and have committed to the goal of bringing awareness to the problems of the foster care system. He has written a book Life is a Long Story...
The following article was prepared by Kevin Wanner (MSU Extension Entomologist). Alfalfa weevil is the key insect pest of alfalfa, causing variable levels of economic damage across Montana each growing season. Montana weevil populations are a bit lower this year with some pockets of economically damaging numbers. With the cool spring weather alfalfa has been out growing the weevil. Weevil development is starting to ccelerate but first bloom and harvesting has also begun, so first harvest should take care of most of the weevil larvae this year....
Thursday, July 11- Cattlemen’s Hoagie, tots, and Apple Cobbler. Friday, July12- Chicken fajitia, and chips. Monday, July 15- Hambuger Stroganoff, beans, Fruit salad, and Tapioca Pudding. Tuesday, July 16- BLOOD DRIVE at 2p.m.- Sub sandwiches, chips, and yogaurt. Wednesday, July 17- Bourbon Chicken over rice, veggies, coleslaw, and Peach Cobbler. Recipe of the week: Quick Italian Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta 3/4 pound Italian salami, finely diced 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1...
Audrey Sipler was informed she has won a $500 scholarship from Big Sky State Games. The Scholarship reads, "The Big Sky State Games has teamed up with the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition and Kenco Security and Technology to recognize the importance of sportsmanship and character in Montana student athletes. CHARACTER COUNTS! is a nonprofit organization striving to improve the character of today's youth. It is based on common ethical values that transcend political, religious, socio-economic, and...
This morning, I read an interesting op-ed written by a woman who is a lawyer and mom. She talks at length about the difficulty she has in that role and the hard truth that she often chooses her work life over her family because it fits her priorities. She laments the fact that she skipped birthdays and phoned in her participation in her kids’ school activities because her work was more important. I disagreed with the author on several points, but found myself identifying with her perspective because the same struggle often plagues folks in m...
What defines a small town? Population, number of thriving businesses, or school enrollment? Perhaps a driver passing through would only see the superficial aspect: a town with little more than a main street surrounded by agriculture. However, at the Pioneer Little League games and end of season barbecue, they would have been able to see the small town heart that has truly created this team. Despite personal or business worries, people of this community donated financially or with their own...
The vegetables in the gardens have been looking abundant. With these observations, doing something with the produce is likely the thought swarming your head. If canning comes to mind, this is a good time to make sure you have all of your canning supplies ready. That produce will be ready before you know it. Particularly, if you are planning to can low-acid foods, how long has it been since you had your pressure canner dial-gauge tested? Why should you have your pressure canner dial-gauge tested? A dial-gauge should be tested for accuracy....
