August is Fishing Month

August is Fishing Month and here is the latest article from muskie fisherman, Merle Schmierbach. When the lakes freeze over at the end of fall in the North Country, lots of muskie fishermen pass their time talking about muskie fishing.  The various Internet discussion boards where they gather together and commiserate while awaiting the spring thaw refer to this time period as “winternet”.  In our neck of the woods, we have an equally stressful period of time for muskie hunters beginning in early summer when the water temperatures reach 80 degrees.  In these warm water situations, due to the...

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Build a Catapult

Explore the possibilities of a simpler life by bringing your children or grandchildren to Buchheit! Our free Buchheit Buddy youth workshops are a great way to encourage confidence and learning with your kids. Children ages 5 – 12 will have fun with hands-on learning experiences monthly. Here is a past Buchheit Buddy project you can do at home! Supplies Needed: 10-Buchheit paint paddles, 5-Rubberbands, 1 -One-Inch PVC Cap, and 1-Square of Velcro Step 1: Stack 8 paint sticks together. Rubberband both ends. Step 2: Stack 2 paint sticks together. Rubberband only one end. Step 3: Separate the 2 paint...

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National Pet Fire Safety Day

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety day and it is important to know how to protect your pets and to take extra precautions to avoid fire-related emergencies. According to the National Fire Protection Association, approximately 500,000 pets are affected each year by house fires and nearly 1,000 home fires are accidentally started by pets. The American Kennel Club and ADT Security have some great tips on how to prevent your pet from starting a fire as well as to keep your pet safe. Before leaving the house, develop a routine of checking for these potential fire hazards: Extinguish...

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Homemade Fruit Custard Pie

Summer is here, and it is the perfect time for homemade pies! To make this fruit custard pie you will need: Homemade Crust 2 cups of all-purpose flour 3-4 tablespoons of milk 2 tablespoons of sugar ½ cup of oil 1 pinch of salt Cooking spray 3-4 tablespoons of tapioca Grease your pie pan and place all dry ingredients directly in the pan. Mound up the ingredients and poke a hole in the center. Add oil and milk and form the piecrust. Sprinkle the raw tapioca on the bottom of the crust and evenly spread the tapioca out. Custard...

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Feeding Your Fish

Today is National Catfish Day! There are many great places in Missouri and Illinois to catch catfish but why not fish for them in your own stocked pond. Before we talked about how to stock your pond, now we’ll talk about feeding your fish to get the best carrying capacity in your pond. Feeding your fish is about the only way you can increase the carrying capacity in your pond. By feeding, you can double or triple the carrying capacity of your pond. Instead of 200 pounds of bluegill per acre, if you feed you can have 400-600 pounds. Instead...

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