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Top Yielding Winter Wheat Varieties for Chouteau County MSU Agricultural Research Centers have one test plot for winter wheat in Chouteau County which is managed by MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) north of Loma. A special thanks to Peggy Lamb (NARC agronomist) for establishing and maintaining the Chouteau County test plot. The Extension office would also like to thank the McKeever family for donating the use of their land for MSU research. NARC (Loma area) top three yielding winter wheat varieties (10-year average yield) from... Full story
Big Sandy Church of God held its Family Camp in the Bear Paw Mountains from Thursday, July 28, to Sunday the 31st. This is the 4th year of the newly revived Family Camp get together, organized by Rebecca Wiehe, who grew up in the church. When I asked her about the reason for organizing the outing, Rebecca explained: "I have way so many amazing memories as a kid of camp and all the fun that we had up here. Having kids was a big part of starting this back up again. We have a church full of kids.... Full story
The Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program has come to an end! For the past seven weeks, the Big Sandy Library has been steeped in all things water related and brought exciting and educational programs to all ages. While many aspects of the program change every year, participation in Summer Reading is always completely free and focuses on encouraging literacy, fun, and community engagement. We had SO much fun this summer! We had an AMAZING turnout for our summer reading activities....
August 2, 2022, marks the fifth anniversary of Darlene Cline at the helm of the Jeff Reichelt Memorial Library in Big Sandy. Darlene accepted the position of librarian at the Big Sandy Branch of the Chouteau County Library when Stephanie Overbay decided to become a part of the Big Sandy Public School system's staff. Within these five years, Darlene has continued to provide stimulating activities year-round for all ages, as well as to make astute suggestions to patrons about books they would...
It's exciting to find a cook so experienced and passionate. Robin Coyler and John Johnson came in June for a vacation and stayed for a week to visit friends and relatives. They moved to Big Sandy in 2016 after deciding this was where they wanted to live. They have two foster children. They are glad they stayed here. It was the sense of community they wanted. Robin's passion has always been children and the elderly, so it's the people she will be cooking for that most excites her about the job....
Street construction is only on hold due to a review of engineer's specifications. The rumor the city had issues that needed to be fix are not true. They will return to work on Tuesday. Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach reported to the Mountaineer this is a common practice and will most likely happen again....
I am unsure about the title but after staring at a blank page for admittedly far too long, I figured I needed to call this column something. That “something” is my perspective as the school superintendent for the Big Sandy Pioneers. My intent in writing this column is to share my perspective and insight into our school district and the profession that is education. For better or worse, here goes “something.” I’m writing this to you from Helena, Montana where I am attending the annual SAM(School Administrators of Montana) Administrators Institut...
The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 19. After the pledge Chairman Genererux introduced the new superintendent, Dan, and asked if he would like to say a few words. Dan Schrock asked, "What can we do for the kids?" It's all about that question. He invited anyone to reach out to him to ask questions or visit about any concerns. He has been using most of his time recruiting teachers. Mr. Schrock has made numerous contacts with various schools. He did mention that he has three...
In 1866, the Tingley brothers first settled in Big Sandy. According to Bill Snow, in the Gathering of Memories book, his father was partnered with Oliver Tingley in the operation of the Log Cabin Saloon in 1910, though it isn't clear when the saloon itself first opened. The Log Cabin Saloon garnered its name because it was partially built from logs and sat on main street at the site where Pep's is now. According to Bill, the old log framed portion of the structure was removed around 1914 and rep...
Horticultural Tips for August Below are some rules of thumb when tending vegetables, lawns, flowers and trees during the month of August. •Renovate strawberries by mowing a minimum of every three years. Some people mow their strawberries every year following fruit production. Be sure to set the mower high enough to mow the leaves. Mowing to low may damage the crowns and kill the plant. • Topdress strawberries after harvest with a complete fertilizer like 16-16-16. • Pinch the tops of indeterminate tomatoes and reduce watering to promote ripen...
Every other week or so, a hidden treasure takes place on a Sunday afternoon at The Mint. The bi-weekly Pinochle tournament is a gathering of locals and newcomers joining in friendly games of pinochle throughout the afternoon. My wife has been playing for several years after being introduced to Pinochle at the Larry Bitz family farm nearly a decade ago. There is a collection of regulars, but newcomers and novices are always welcome. Maggie Cline explained that the Sunday afternoon card game has...
I saw foxes, deer, and rabbits on a recent trip to Canada. No moose this time, but I have seen them once in a while. However, I found myself mostly watching the crows and gophers. I grew curious about them. I realized I knew very little about either. Both are not on most people’s lists of desired birds/animals. That did not deter me in my quest for knowledge. I first thought crows were smart and gophers not. Research showed me to be wrong. Beginning with crows, I discovered their intelligence is equated with that of monkeys. I read several s...
The Big Sandy Medical Center's Wellness Center has finally got its direction solidly in place. Ryan Labuda has a degree in Business Management and is a Certified Trainer. Kurt Strutz has a Master's in Physical Therapy. They are excited to offer residents a place to strengthen their bodies and improve mobility and health. Last thing Ryan and Kurt said to me after the interview was to make sure the emphasis is on the people who are here getting healthier and stronger and the kids who are...
I have always loved listening to Bob Nelson talk; it doesn't matter the topic, it doesn't matter who the audience is. This time it was to local children at the Big Sandy Library. He answered the question why do you fish? Bob said, "Why do people go skiing? Why do people ride motorbikes? Why do people ride horses all over the place? People have all kinds of wonderful interests." Jane brought several shells and talked about how each was alive when they were in the water. To be honest, I loved the...
Big Sandy High School student, Hunter Moore, exercised his musical chops and stage presence last week while attending a musical theater production of Forever Plaid. Hunter was called on stage to play piano and dance as a part of the show. Hunter is an exceptionally talented member of the school band and choir. The Moore family travels to Fort Peck every summer for vacation. "We went camping and then fishing. That's what we always do. And the first day we got there, we went to a play in the Fort...
Hailed out and emerged volunteer wheat should be sprayed immediately after harvest Information for this article was taken from a Kansas State University Press Release, which was released in 2020. Producers often wait several weeks after harvest before making their first herbicide application to control volunteer wheat,” said Dallas Peterson, K-State Research and Extension weed management specialist. “This allows as much volunteer as possible to emerge before spraying it or tilling it the first time. Often, a second application or tillage operat...
For the fifth consecutive year, I will be riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money to fight children's cancer. In the past 4 years, I have ridden nearly a thousand miles as a part of the challenge, raising $3,227.01 in total. This year, I am increasing my fundraising goal from my previous target of $500 for the last 4 years to $1,000. I am also increasing the number of miles I intend to ride to 300, from my previous goal of 200 for the month. Throughout the month of September, I will...
KNMC is seeking musicians of all skill levels to participate in our annual rock lotto. Rock Lotto is an event in which musicians put their name in a drawing to be randomly placed into bands for a one-time only performance on Saturday, September 17th as part of the Havre Festival Days celebration. Musicians sign up to play an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keys, horns) or as a lead/backup vocalist. If a participant can play more than one instrument, they are encouraged to list their backup instrument in case too many are signed up to play a...
Independence Bank is proud to announce the 2022 IB Scholarship recipients. IB offers seven $1,000 scholarships each year to incoming freshman students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Pondera or Toole Counties. Our 2022-2023 IB scholarship recipients include: Kaden Frickel – Kaden is the son of Chad and Trina Frickel and is a 2022 g...
After visiting with them and showing them the radar, the construction crew was a little worried about the incoming storms, but like all of us, there was nothing they could do. We laughed, thinking they had just built a big wadding pond. I asked about the timeline, and Chuck Williams from KLJ sent me the following best estimate : Construction mobilization July 5 Traffic control July 5-6 Construction begins July 6 Close north side of Main St July 6 Start removing pavement on north side of Main St...
The Big Sandy Medical Center has hired an interim CEO, following the resignation of the current CEO last week. Ron Wiens, an administrator from Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, was hired for the interim position while the BSMC Board of Directors advertise and begin a search for a permanent CEO. Mr. Wiens started work in the Big Sandy Medical Center on Monday, July 11. The medical center is remaining under local board direction as it has since its founding. The BSMC Board of Directors will...
Big Sandy's own Steve Sibra has released a new book through Swallow Publishers. "Shoes For Baby" is a collection of poetry that reflects a great deal of growth for Steve as a writer. Historically, his work has been more narrative, telling brief snapshots of stories with sometimes silly or outlandish imagery. That style has made Steve's work fun and surreal to read (or better yet-listen to him read.) He explains that over the past few years, he has become a more introspective and serious writer...
The Big Sandy Senior Center Board has hired a cook, Robin Coyler, for the center with an opening date of August 1st, hopefully. Robin formally worked for the Big Sandy nursing home and needed to give them time to hire a new cook. At the last meeting, the members discussed meal tickets. They have been found. Individuals having meal tickets can either get a refund or continue using them. You will be contacted personally by Terry Grant. The next meeting is on June 20th, a Wednesday, starting at 5:00. Although they had their annual meeting last...
CUTTING HAY FOR HORSES – WATCH OUT FOR POISONOUS BLISTER BEETLES Several blister beetle species feed on alfalfa, including the ash-gray blister beetle, black blister beetle and striped blister beetle. Adult blister beetles are easy to recognize due to their large size (½ to 1½ inch), soft bodies, short wing covers, long legs and a neck-like appearance between head and prothorax. Most blister beetle species have one generation per year. Adults become active in early to mid-summer and females lay eggs in the soil. Eggs hatch in about two wee...
Friday, July 8, major thuderstorm hit Big Sandy, sustained winds of 77 MPH winds with gusts up to 91 MPH, rain and hail. Trees were blowed down and there was some damage to houses and yards. See Page A6 for some more pictures....
