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Big Sandy will hold a blood draw on February 24 at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall downtown Big Sandy from12:45 pm to 6:00 pm. According to Rachel Baumgarn, Big Sandy’s organizer, “You must call and make an appointment to give.” You can go to RedCross.org and register by internet, call her at 378-2329, or Facebook message her. The last two blood draws she has filled every time slot. At the time of printing, there were still ten spots open. Sometimes she does have a cancelation, so it doesn’t hurt to stop by in person just in case someone...
Wednesday morning the thermometer dipped below 30 degrees for the first time this winter, and many locals weren’t ready for the chill. My experience of the cold morning started when I walked out into thecold to start my car so it could warm up a bit before I drove the kids to school. When I turned the key, the engine rolled over slowly for a few seconds before giving up entirely. I quickly realized that I hadn’t plugged in the block warmer, so I plugged it in and threw on my battery charger in hopes of getting the kids to school without mak...
By Erik Sietsema The Big Sandy Public Library has changed its hours of operation, is compiling a community cookbook, and has upgraded some services in order to better serve the community. The new hours began Monday, February 8th. Rachel Baumgarn, who works at the library, explained the change: "It's more consistent. We're open at 10 all week, and we close at 5, except today (Friday). We close at three. We got asked a lot about hours because nobody knew when we were closing or opening. So we...
Will the cold temperatures increase grasshopper egg mortality? The answer for 2021 is probably not. In Canada, few grasshoppers hatched following a winter with temperatures at negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit (Riegert, 1967). However, Canada had little snow cover during the time period when mortality occurred. Snow cover generally reduces the impact of cold temperatures on below-ground overwintering insects. How long does a seed treatment like Gaucho remain effective on grasshoppers? Insecticide seed treatment usually last about 21 days and will...
Jim Taylor Motors in Fort Benton employs the "best diesel mechanic in the state", at least according to Nick Brock, internet manager for the dealership. I visited the dealership to speak with the best mechanic in the state, and met Jason Langer. He was modest in response the suggestion that he was the best diesel mechanic in the state. When I pressed Jason to explain what set him apart as the best, he explained "It's not that I'm better than any other tech. It's knowing where to find the informa...
Gary Allen Geyer, 80, passed away on February 6, 2021 due to natural causes. Please visit his online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for his family. Gary was born on July 11, 1940 in Havre, Montana to Delvene (Corky) Courtnage Geyer and Ernest Geyer. He lived his entire life in big Sandy, Montana. His love for the land and for farming began at a young age. Gary started farming for his grandfather, Grant Courtnage, when he was 11 years old, driving tractor on...
Anella Marie Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 of natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Her rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11th and her Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan officiating. Her burial will follow at the Geraldine Cemetery. Memorials in Anella's honor may be made to St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Shriner's Children's Hospital or The...
Menu Thursday, February 18- Beef & Bean Burrito, fried rice, and veggie. Friday, February 19- Grilled Tuna melts with beggie soup, and dessert. Monday, February 22 - Pulled pork & Mac, vegie, Cottage Cheese, fruit, and dessert. Tuesday, February, 23- Taco Bake and Banana Bread. Wednesday, February 24- Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie, jello with fruit, and dessert. Recipe of the week: King Cake Ingredients 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup white sugar 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) ½ cup butter, melted 5 egg y...
There is a light at the end of this pandemic tunnel. People all over the county are receiving Covid 19 vaccines. To date the Chouteau County Health Department has given over 800 doses of the vaccine with approximately 300 people fully vaccinated (two doses 28 days apart). We are giving the Moderna vaccine which is suitable for anyone over 18, two weeks after the second shot people should be on average 94.1% immune to the current strain of Covid 19. Vaccines are currently available through the Chouteau County Health Department where you can be...
Big Sandy boys basketball coach Thomas Dilworth has been preaching the same message all season to his young squad and the Pioneers looked ready Saturday night to don their choir robes in response. Be playing your best basketball come tournament time. Big Sandy undoubtedly produced its most dominant effort all year in the regular season finale, as 11 Pioneers made it into the scorebook en route to an 88-54 win against Hays-Lodgepole. Sophomores Braydon Cline and Kody Strutz each poured in 23...
The Big Sandy girls concluded a winless regular season Saturday on the hardwood but went out with their best offensive production over the course of a weekend. The Pioneers have had to battle to eclipse the 30-point mark this season but hit it Friday in a 64-30 defeat at District 9C power Turner. In a balanced offensive effort, every player who got on the court for Big Sandy scored. Eva Wagoner led the way with 8 points, followed by Jaihven Baumman with 6, Madison Terry with 5, Angie Sant with...
Big Sandy wrestlers are beating their foes on the mat but the toughest test may be the injury bug as superdivisionals loom. “We are a little banged up right now,” said Tucker Taylor, the head coach of the Fort Benton-Big Sandy coop program. Taylor said senior Bayley Genereux and freshman Reinhard Bold were each nursing ankle injuries by the end of last week. Genereux got hurt earlier in the week but had returned to the mat to compete by Thursday’s mixer in Fort Benton. Taylor said in his second match of the night, Genereux defeated an oppon...
We want to thank everyone who donated to our organization in the past year. 47 individuals received financial support in 2020. Many of those individuals received checks quarterly as they continued to treat their cancer. Gas cards were given to those that needed a little help getting to doctor appointments and scheduled treatments. Around $24,000 was distributed directly to individuals treating cancer in 2020. When we become aware of someone with a cancer diagnosis, we contact the individual to confirm the information. We then give the...
Heart Disease Risk Factors Every February is American Heart Month, raising awareness about preventing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Approximately 47 percent of all Americans have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. In addition, other medical conditions and lifestyle choices put individuals at a higher risk for heart disease such as diabetes, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, overweight and obesity a...
