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This year, the Big Sandy Pioneers have an entire cheer squad: Brooke Cope, Camielle Nissen, Ali Moresette, Natalie Lavenger, Jamie Jones, and mascot Chase Gasvoda. They were joined by a new Cheer Coach, Leslie Gregory. It was exciting to see more than two or three out there. Leslie said, "I didn't have any experience with cheer-leading and I am still learning. My goal this year was to get them to look and sound like a team." They ordered new uniforms, which was decided on by the whole team. If...
Less than ten years ago, the Big Sandy Medical Center saw record lows in patient census. With only eleven people living here, there was a dire need to figure out how to get more folks in the door. Goals were set, big changes were made, and now the facility is bursting at the seams! For the first time, Big Sandy Medical Center has a wait list for those who desire to come live in the facility. What does that mean for you and your loved ones? Simply, you cannot move in with us tomorrow. You may not be able to move in next month, or even in the...
18-1930 Frank Zimmer was born in Chicago in 1892. He was one of ten children born to German Catholic immigrants. At the age of 18, Frank headed west to work at his brother's farm at Eagle Butte in Chouteau County. In 1913, he made a Homestead entry land in section 34, township 25N, Range 112 East. During WW1, Frank served as a Private with Company B, 160th Infantry. In 1918, Frank was listed as Missing In Action in France. After several weeks on the missing list, his name was moved to the...
Terry Ann Jenkins Mills of Calgary, Canada, passed away on February 19, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Terry Ann Jenkins was born on September 17, 1947, in Havre, Montana, to Alvin Jenkins and Gertrude (Ophus) (Jenkins) Underdal. She attended Big Sandy schools and graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1965. She then attended MSU Northern in Havre, where she met and married Stephen Mills. Terry and Steve spent most of their married years in Calgary, Alberta, where they...
The Sunshine Snipper's February meeting was held on the 9th at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Before the meeting, the club members met at the Big Sandy Medical Center and presented a $200 check to the activities department. They will be using the money to go towards the beauty salon renovations. They also presented a $200 check donation to the Big Sandy Sheriff's department for the Shop with the Sheriff program. After the regular meeting, the Sunshine Snippers attended a gun safety...
The Big Sandy Rotary Club has announced that its benefit banquet will occur on March 22, 2025. The gala event this year brings Jurassic Park to our town. Fun seekers and dinosaurs of all kinds will gather at the 40th Annual Rotary Benefit Banquet on March 25, 2025. The annual Big Sandy Rotary benefit banquet will be the place to join the community in an evening of fun, great food, auctions and prizes. Your local Rotarians have their tickets available for anyone who wants to purchase one. Tickets are still $100.00, which is the same price they...
On June 5, 2012, my wife, daughter, and I drove into Big Sandy for the first time. A couple of months later, Robbie Lucke interviewed us for a story on “the new pastor in town.” After our conversation, he asked me to consider writing a weekly column, which I agreed to with a great deal of excitement. After 13 years of pastoring in our little community, writing Patching Cracks, and in the neighborhood of 6 years as a regular reporter for the paper, I am going to indulge myself by sharing a little of what I have learned and seen from our com...
The funding for the City Hall project comes from HB 355, which designated funds for any communities in Montana to be used for infrastructure projects. Big Sandy was awarded a total of $71,672.00, with a 25% match, which was budgeted for in the FY 2025 budget. This phase of the project will cost $68,150.00, leaving funds to be drawn on for future improvements that are planned. The project consists of installing ADA compliant restrooms, each with two stalls, upgrading the plumbing and electrical systems and building new walls and installing new...
The Lady Pioneers' season ended this past weekend in Great Falls at the Northern C Divisional tournament. These girls had a great season and were so much fun to watch. We are proud to be Pioneers fans. Hold your heads high, girls. Way to have a great season! And to the seniors (and there are a lot of you), way to be leaders for your team and show true grit and hard work. The Lady Pioneers (11-6) first played Cascade (11-7) and beat them by 21 points in a high-scoring game with a final score of 7...
