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(StatePoint) The new school year brings hectic mornings, piles of homework, endless events, practices, games and school conferences. When you’re a busy parent, day-to-day tasks can consume your thoughts and energy. Stay organized and sane by following these simple tips to handle the crush of the school year. Centralize Communication Communication is key when it comes to organization. Stay in sync with your family by using a digital calendar. Smartphone apps such as Hub allow multiple users to share to-do and shopping lists, appointments, c...
This week Vicki picked a book called “HALF THE SKY” by the husband and wife team of Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. “HALF THE SKY “is a call to arms. A call for help. A call for contributions but also it is a call for volunteers. It asks us to open our eyes to this enormous humanitarian issue. It does so with exquisitely crafted prose and sensationally interesting material. One reviewer says that it is one of the most important books ever reviewed. From the first married couple to win a Pulitzer Prize for journalism, here is a passion...
At the midpoint of World War 1, a stalemate had set in. Both sides had established lines of trenches, protected by barbed wire and machine gun nests. This resulted in an unfortunate strategy where soldiers would rush across the field of “No Man’s Land”, into enemy gunfire, and attempt to dislodge enemy troops from the opposing trench. Often, successfully captured trenches were recaptured as the soldiers in the surrounding trenches sent troops to drive out the enemy and recapture positions. Essentially, both sides sat across the lines from...
(StatePoint) It’s the time of year to roll up your sleeves and do some spring cleaning. Experts point out that it’s helpful to streamline the tools you use to do the job and the tasks you seek to accomplish. “An all-purpose cleaner and a tough degreasing agent can be used in so many areas of the home,” says Jeff Devlin, a licensed contractor who’s appeared on several home improvement television shows. Devlin’s first tip: look to reduce the number of products in your cleaning arsenal. “Along with high-quality sprays and cloths, I use one all-p...
Contact Senior Citizen Cooks at 378-2405. Menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, February 22 chicken and dumplings with a dinner roll, salad and dessert for the Lunch of the Week! Thursday, February 23 meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert. Friday, February 24 fish tacos, chips and dessert. Monday, February 27 Selmer’s chicken, potato salad, veggies and dessert. Tuesday, February 28 French dips, macaroni salad, fruit and dessert. Donna said that this recipe for Super Duper Chocolate Cookies is Loren’s fav...
For a few years after the death of his wife and mother, Theodore Roosevelt ran a cattle ranch on North Dakota. Early in his venture, another rancher tried to strong arm the future president from his land, going so far as sending a hired gunman and his gang to the homestead in an attempt at intimidation. Theodore wasn’t home at the time and the thugs left after issuing a warning that they would murder him next time they saw him. When Teddy heard about the visit, he rode directly to the gunman’s home, knocked on his door, and when the man ans...
Q: Why can’t families get along? My five siblings and I got together for Christmas dinner this year, and all we did was argue. I’m afraid we hardly ever have contact. This concerns me, but I guess it’s just been easier to go our separate ways. A: What’s easiest isn’t always what’s best, of course, nor is it always God’s will (in fact, it usually isn’t). I’m thankful you’re concerned about the divisions in your family—and I want to assure you that God is even more concerned than you are. Conflicts like this are never His will. Tragically, fam...
Contact the Senior Citizens Cooks at 378-2405. All lunches include an entrée, salad, vegetable, potato, dessert and drink and all cost $5.00 unless otherwise noted. Lunches for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, January 25 mock fillet mignon with mashed potato gravy, salad and dessert. Thursday, January 26 chicken spaghetti, garlic bread, broccoli, tossed salad and dessert for the Lunch of the Week! Friday, January 27 Tator Tot Casserole, rolls, salad and dessert. Monday, January 30 Chicken Parmesan, Angel Hair Pasta, broccoli, bread...
Bee Lucke was the son of Havre pioneer Lou Lucke. He loved Clear Creek almost as much as his father had. He was blessed for his father-in-law C. L. Stuart shared that love for the area. The two of them spent years moving into old homestead cabins up and down the creek and turning them into fishing camps. At the time fishing was not allowed during the winter on Clear Creek. No matter for most winters, with the cars the two drove, they couldn’t even get to Clear Creek. However, there was that one winter that was so open that January, February, a...
I have been giggling every since. I was talking to a friend on the telephone last night. The boiler was churning out heat madly but with the temperature around twenty below, this was indeed what we would have called in Glacier National Park a Three Dog Night. That expression came from an area where in the winter, elk stay. It is called Two Dog Flats. In researching the story of the naming of that area, I came across an old story, probably more fiction than fact, that name referred to how many dogs it took to keep you and your wife warm on a col...
A note about next week’s menu. The menu for January 25, which includes a tater tot casserole, rolls, salad and dessert will be served January 27. What shows on the menu for January 27 and including mock filet mignon, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad and dessert will be served on January 25. Meanwhile, menus for this week are as follows: Wednesday, January 18 chicken pot tie, rolls and cookies. Thursday, January 19 beef and broccoli, rice and dessert Friday, January 20 grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, chips and dessert for the Lunch...
One of my less successful goals for 2016 was to lose 30 pounds. Faced with the end of the calendar year, I buckled down and lost 10 pounds through a mixture of exercise and disciplined eating. This happened in the beginning of December. Then Christmas happened. Christmas is a stressful, busy time of year with lots of parties and wonderful gifts of food. As cookies, candies, cakes, and great leftovers began stacking up around my kitchen, my disciplined eating habits fell off and so did my exercise habits. Shortly after that, I found the 10...
Five years ago had you asked Austin Genereux if his family would be attending motorcycle races all over the state, he probably would have looked at you like you were crazy. That is exactly what happened. You see for years now at the Genereux Ranch, Austin, his wife and kids, since they were very little, have been chasing cattle up and down coulees on motorcycles. Might it be added that they have gotten very good at it! It was not long ago that Austin heard about Off Road Motorcycle Races in...
MSU Extension level 1 Master Gardener classes will take place in Fort Benton in February pending pre-registration numbers. Now is your chance to participate in an excellent educational opportunity. If fifteen people pre-register, we will have the class, which traditionally begins the third week in February. Please contact the MSU Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 to pre-register. The Level 1 Master Gardener course requires 16 hours of class time, and is taught by local Extension agents, plant professionals, and Master Gardener...
Every New Year, since I moved to Big Sandy, I have written a couple of columns about making and keeping New Year’s resolutions. Last year, I realized that I had never made or kept one. So, last January, I made a half-dozen resolutions, which I set out to achieve. There were a couple that I managed to achieve, but the one that was most successful for me was my resolution to read more books. Actually, though I set out to read more books, within a few weeks I realized that the lack of specificity was a problem. In order to hit a target, it has t...
A post card reproduced from a Charlie Russell painting called: "Charlie sees Santa; has drink."...
Christmas Tree Care There are many “tips” to caring for a Christmas tree that are suppose propose to make it last longer or stay greener. In truth, all a tree really needs to maintain freshness is adequate water. This is easily done by using the proper tree stand and keeping the water level in the stand above the base of the tree. The following tips will help to maintain the freshness and aroma of a live Christmas tree this holiday season: • Use a tree stand that holds enough water for the size of the tree. The rule of thumb is one quart of wa...
November Horticultural Tips Managing horticultural landscapes and house plants in November is important to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau county gardeners. • Apply protective mulches to perennial beds. • Use a humidifier to maintain humidity for houseplants. • Prune out dead limbs of woody ornamentals. • Do not fertilize or transplant anything after Columbus Day. • Continue to water landscape plantings (trees, shrubs, and perennials) until the soil freezes. • Apply winter mulch to st...
Dale Morey was born and raised in the tiny northeastern Montana town of Opheim. You would think that would be about as far away from the United States military as one could get but there was the huge Glasgow Air Force Base in operation then so things military were certainly known to Dale. "I started my career in the Navy in 1969," said Dale. "It was because of the draft. When I graduated in 1969 I went harvesting in the south with a friend. When I got home there were several letters from the...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau county gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 in Geraldine. All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entire plant...
(StatePoint) Between work and school-year commitments, it can be difficult to carve out time to sit down at the table and enjoy a home-cooked dinner as a family, but it is well worth the effort. In addition to offering an opportunity to bond, eating together and engaging in conversation can have a deeper influence on children. Follow these tips to bring the family together and create a lasting tradition. Mark the Calendar Create a monthly calendar that incorporates a few meals a week in which everyone can be present when there are no sports,...
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...
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...
Whether you are working or recreating, long days in the sun can be a serious health hazard in the form of various skin cancers and other health concerns. Cumulative sun exposure is a major factor in the development of skin cancer. The sun’s rays are more damaging during the summer months and during the midday hours (10 am – 4 pm,) even when it is cloudy. In addition, exposure is increased when around bright surfaces such as sand, water, snow and concrete and at higher altitudes. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can res...
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...
