Articles from the March 14, 2018 edition


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  • City Council Honors Stiles with ceremony

    Mar 14, 2018

    Steve Stiles served as Mayor for four years and needed to resign for health reasons. At the last City Council Meeting the town of Big Sandy presented Steve a plaque of appreciation and a Proclamation. Town of Big Sandy Proclamation WHEREAS, Town of Big Sandy Mayor, Stephen Stiles resigned his position due to health issues on November 5, 2017; and WHEREAS, Mayor Stiles capabilities and dedication to his community have repeatedly been relied upon and recognized by his colleagues, as shown by his...

  • Big Sandy City Council News

    Zoe Merrill|Mar 14, 2018

    Big Sandy City Council met at City Hall March 8th at 7:00. All hats were removed prior to saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order by saying, “Steve it’s good to see you can still draw a crowd.” The first order of business was to present to the former Mayor Steve Stiles an official proclamation and plaque for his contribution to the city of Big Sandy. Brad Moore wanted to thank the city crew, Tim LaBuda and Larry Geyer, for all their help in removing the snow from the school parking lot. He said they were...

  • Brutal Calving Season for the Big Sandy Area Ranchers

    Zoe Merrill|Mar 14, 2018

    This winter has been a nightmare for everyone, but more so for those who are calving out in this weather. We all have a pretty good understanding of what it must be like, but not really because we aren't experiencing it. We aren't in the thick of it. We aren't exhausted. We aren't struggling hourly with the elements of the weather, the freezing wind, the enormous drifts, or the temperamental cow. We aren't fighting for the life of a calf or it's mother. We aren't frozen to the bone after...

  • Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with new and old recipes

    Zoe Merrill|Mar 14, 2018

    Celebrate an Irish tradition on Saint Patrick's Day March 17th, even if you aren't Irish. The day in particular remembers Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint Patrick was British. His parents were living in Scotland or Wales and he died on March 17, 461. The traditional meal is corned beef and cabbage. Although beef was not readily available in Ireland and was considered a luxury so thei...

  • Green Acres

    Tyler Lane|Mar 14, 2018

    Private Pesticide Applicator Initial Training in Great Falls The MSU Cascade County Extension office will be offering a private pesticide applicator initial training in Great Falls on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Registration will begin at 8:30 at the Montana ExpoPark’s Paddock Club. The training will end with the Montana Private Applicator Certification exam around 5:30 p.m. Individuals must be licensed as a private applicator prior to purchasing and using restricted use pesticides on land that they or their employers own, rent or lease. For a...

  • Marshall "Caeser" Kulbeck

    Mar 14, 2018

    Marshall "Caeser" Kulbeck, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held at the Big Sandy Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, March, 17 at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. He was born December 28, 1940 to Marshall and Emma Kulbeck in Havre, Montana. Caeser was baptized and confirmed at the Christ Lutheran Church in Big Sandy and remained a lifelong member. He was raised on the family farm west of Big Sandy and attended grade...

  • Senior Center News

    Leslie Gregory|Mar 14, 2018

    To go orders need to be called in by 10:30 a.m.. Meals are subject to change without notice. Some meals may contain peanuts and /or Peanut butter. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 15- Roasted Pork with scalloped potatoes, carots, blueberry cobbler. Friday, March 16- Cream of Broccoli Soup or Corned Beef and Cabbage, rolls, and Green Cake. Monday, March 19- Cabbage Rolls, Egg Rolls, mixed veggies, and poke cake. Tuesday, March 20- Scalloped ham and potatoes, peas and carrots, peaches, oatmeal raisin cookies. Wednesday, March 21- Almond...

  • Pioneer News

    Leslie Gregory|Mar 14, 2018

    Thursday, March 15 there will be a FFA meeting at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Junior high wrestling will be in Shelby. Monday, March 19 Science students will travel to Missoula for the State Science Fair for two days. Tuesday, March 20 the Juniors will be taking the ACT in the morning. Thursday, March 22 is the end of the third quarter. Friday, March 23 Is the Adult Prom, it will start at 9:00 p.m. Please see a Junior class member for tickets. Saturday, March 24 Big Sandy High School is holding their Prom, Grand March will be at 9:00 p.m....

  • Cattle Women's Scholarship Available to H.S. Seniors

    Mar 14, 2018

    For Immediate Release A scholarship is again offered by the North Central Montana Cattle Women and the North Central Montana Stock Growers. This annual scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students completing their sophomore year. Interest from a memorial fund honoring the memory of deceased members is contributed to by the Cattle Women. Stock Growers supplies their portion of the scholarship through fundraising efforts and interest from money left from the Livestock Protective Association, a forerunner to the present...

  • Big Sandy High School Art program lets students use Creativity

    Alicia Bjornestad|Mar 14, 2018

    The importance of arts is a crucial part of a high school student's development. Engagement in fine arts is a big part of any high school experience. People take what they learn from art classes and use them in their everyday lives. Participating in an art class helps a student's ability to express themselves, learning time management, and becoming involved in a part of our beautiful American culture. Miss Jaramillo is the wonderful art teacher for the Big Sandy high school and elementary...