Week of March 18, 2026
Week of March 18, 2026
The Big Sandy High School FFA partnered up with Youth Groups from the community for a service project. The group assembled more than 500 prepackaged dry meals for the Big Sandy Food Bank to distribute in the coming months. This is the first time the FFA attempted this particular project, though they have done other service projects in years past. Mr Taylor, who teaches Ag at the High School and oversees the Big Sandy FFA program, explained that FFA has been doing service projects for years, but...
Each year the Rotary Banquet is one of the highlights of the community calendar—an evening of fellowship, good food, and a chance to support projects that benefit the entire area. One of the most anticipated parts of the night is the raffle drawing, where lucky ticket holders may walk away with some impressive prizes. While the excitement of hearing your name called is hard to beat, there is one detail many people don’t think about ahead of time: taxes on raffle winnings. When a Prize Becomes Taxable In the eyes of the Internal Revenue...
The Big Sandy 4-H Archery program may only be a couple of years old, but it is already making a strong impact on local youth. Under the leadership of coach Jarret Jacobi, the program has given students an opportunity to learn the sport of archery while developing patience, confidence, and discipline. Jacobi, who has been involved with the program for two years, said his passion for archery began when he was about 12 or 13 years old. Having spent much of his life enjoying the outdoors and...
This past week our FFA Chapter competed in the Conrad Crop & Ag Mechanics. The chapter and kids who participated in this event did exceptionally well. We would like to congratulate some of the kids from our chapter. Starting with our Ag Mechanics team who placed 9 overall as a team. With individual scores, Tommy Sant placed 19, Colter Han 36, Kingston Johnston 55, and Connor Echols 104. Vet Science team score was 17 overall. Individual scores, Marquell Houle placed 52 and Edan Pansch placed 73. A shout out to our Agronomy team placing 3...
Making Springtime Fertilizer Decisions in 2026 According to Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, Dry soil conditions will result in less soil nutrient release and availability, though warmer conditions might have counteracted this to some degree. The question is how these conditions have affected soil nutrient levels and whether it’s worth re-sampling soil if it was sampled last fall.” In general, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur levels aren’t expected to change much from last fall, as dry conditions have likely...
Each year, communities across the United States pause to recognize the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who provide the food, fiber, and fuel that sustain the nation. Agriculture Appreciation Week, often observed in March, is a time to celebrate the people whose daily work keeps grocery shelves stocked and rural communities thriving. For towns across Montana, agriculture is not just an industry—it is a way of life passed down through generations. The Roots of Agriculture Appreciation Agriculture Appreciation Week grew from...
100 Years ago March 18, 1926 Lutheran services held at the Sunshine school house on Friday evening and at the Larson school house on Sunday were reported well attended, with strong participation from surrounding families. Wednesday evening of last week, one hundred eight neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Finke for a lively charivari. After the good old “tin pan” band had exhausted its music, guests were invited into the house carrying well-filled lunch baskets. The bride and groom were presented with a number of fine...
Each year on March 17, communities across the United States — and even here in Montana — mark St. Patrick’s Day with a sea of green, festive gatherings, and a nod to Irish heritage. But behind the shamrocks, parades, and cheerful celebrations lies a history that stretches back more than 1,500 years. A Saint, Not Just a Symbol St. Patrick himself was not originally Irish. He was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. As a teenager, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and brought to Ireland, where he was enslaved as a shepherd....
