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Big Sandy Public Library is closed this week for carpet replacement. The renovation work began last week on Thursday and will continue for the duration of this week. The library will reopen next week for regular operating hours. The decision to replace carpeting is based on wear and tear the facility has experienced due to heavy traffic from local patrons. Darlene Cline, the head Librarian in Big Sandy, explained the decision to replace the carpet: “We had the funds to be able to do it. There are rips that create tripping hazard areas and n...
To be an Activities Professional in the medical setting is to constantly work at keeping patients entertained, enriching their lives, maintaining physical strength, traditions, and connections with their community. To be an Activity Professional is to work, every day, at meeting one of the most basic human desires: connection. Lisa Sipler and Katherine O'dell do just that here at Big Sandy Medical Center. Lisa has been an employee for over 25 years. Starting her career as a CNA and then gaining...
23-1888 William H. Black. We found it difficult to find information outside of his Sheriff’s duties. (You don’t even want to guess how many W.H.Black were in the country during the years I searched.) William first arrived in Fort Benton in 1882. He worked sheep for John Lesley, and in a few years, he had bought out Lesley to become a Sheep Rancher in his own right. In 1885, William was elected Vice President of Montana Wool Growers. An article described his Sheep Ranch as being on the Muddy. Black was a strong Republican who held several pos...
Master Gardener Level 1 Class in Chouteau County (Please Pre-register) MSU Extension Level 1 Master Gardener classes will take place in Chouteau County pending pre-registration numbers. Now is your chance to participate in an excellent educational opportunity. A minimum of 15 pre-registered participants is required. The class traditionally begins the first week in March. 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...
You may have seen the yellow and green summer squash from Quinn's Farm out in the grocery store this summer. It was delicious indeed-perfect for topping on pasta with a red sauce, quick breads, or just pan-fried by itself (or with some cheese if you're looking for a change). Now that the temperature has dropped and fresh summer squash is gone, we have winter squash on the mind. There's nothing like the comfort of cooking up some winter squash in your kitchen. Some types of winter squash we grew...
“No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and you still have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning.” – Barbara De Angelis Join us for a no host luncheon on Wednesday, February 5 at 11:30 at Casa Del Gringo at 1414 Front Street. Enjoy an opportunity for conversation and support. Anyone touched by cancer is welcome. We would like to encourage everyone to have annual checkups along with preventative screenings. Finding a cancer diagnosis early increases the chances of a...
"It was another weekend of learning experiences for the boys against two high-powered programs," Assistant Coach Ella Jurenka said. "One headed to Class B and the other, defending State Championships. "As we work at teaching resilience to this young team, we hope to help them learn to cope with challenges while understanding that they can improve their skills through hard work and dedication. We encourage them to view mistakes as learning moments and opportunities to improve." "We are working...
The Lady Pioneers faced two tough teams this weekend that gave them a run for their money, but these girls held their ground, battled hard, and came away with two wins. They beat Fort Benton by 3 points, with a final score of 40-37, and Box Elder by 25 points, with a score of 69-44. The Lady Pioneers started very dominant against Fort Benton, causing them to have a shot clock violation. The game was a very fast-paced, aggressive game with great defense. Fort Benton got no points on the board...
Tucker Taylor, assistant coach of the Big Sandy Pioneer Wrestlers, wrote, "The kids competed well. All of them placed in the top 5. We still have quite a bit to work on. Hopefully, we will hit our peak at divisionals and state. We have a mixer in Chinook on Thursday, and the girls will be competing at an all-girls tournament in Lewistown on Friday and Saturday. I'm looking forward to seeing how we compete down the stretch." The Final Results from the 2025 Choteau Classic are: Gabe Cline, 110 lb...
