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The arrival of these birds on open water hopefully means that warmer weather and spring has finally, or is about to arrive. After six months of brutal winter we all are hoping it is so!...
For the fifth consecutive year Big Sandy schools will not have a trustee election. There were two trustee positions open this year, a one year term and a three year term. By the April 5, 2018 deadline there were two candidates file for the two positions so the election was officially cancelled. Jeri Roth will be the trustee for the 1 year term and Heather Pleninger will be the new trustee for the three year term. Both trustees will be sworn in at the May reorganization meeting where the board will also select their board chair and vice chair...
Kelly Haaland of Melstone High School has accepted a contract to serve as Big Sandy's new school superintendent. When asked why he wanted to move he said, "I just want to move back home." Kelly grew up in Inverness and still has many relatives in the area. He got interested in teaching while he served in the Army in Germany. Haaland has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology and a Minor in Library. He said, "My greatest accomplishment is my two daughters are teachers now. My...
Brad Moore, after resigning as Big Sandy Superintendent last month, has a new job and challenge at MSU-Northern. His new position is Director of Student Support Services. His job is to help the students to succeed. There is a counselor, a tutor and an administrative assistant who will work with Brad to support and personalize an academic and career plan for students of MSU-Northern. They have a private computer lab and study area for any student in the program TRIO SSS Scholar. Brad is completin...
1 of 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASDs). Autism is a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty with social interactions and communication and by repetitive or restricted patterns of thoughts and behavior. The month of April has been internationally dedicated to bring awareness to ASD. There are few students in Big Sandy who have been diagnosed with ASD and supporting this cause is also supporting these students and their families. These students receive work with aids and work...
Rising Costs of Vitamins A and E As many producers may have noticed, cost of vitamins A and E have increased over the past few months, and subsequently, mineral supplements that include vitamins A and E. The rising costs were mainly due to a fire on October 31, 2017 at the BASF plant in Germany, which produces citral, a precursor in manufacturing vitamin A and E products. The BASF vitamin A and E manufacturing plants were shut down for scheduled, routine maintenance at the time of the fire and will reopen once the citral plant begins production...
Randal "Randy" Terry, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2018, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Community Bible Church in Fort Benton, with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Randy's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at... Full story
Joseph Russell DiSalvo, 71, of Big Sandy, Montana passed away peacefully in his sleep sometime during the night of April 6, 2018 at the start of calving season with his dogs by his side. A Memorial Service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 in Big Sandy, MT at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic church with Father Peter Guthneck officiating. Please visit Joe's online memorial page at www.hollandbonine.com and leave a message of condolence for his family. The family requests that in lieu of... Full story
Nicole (Nikki) Louann Peterson was born on June 10, 1952 to Sophus and Hazel Peterson (Genereux). Nikki grew up loving all kinds of animals. She had a variety of pets including parakeets, rabbits, dogs and horses. In fact, she purchased her first horse without informing her mother. Her sophomore year was spent at the Shriner’Hospital in Spokane, returning for her junior and senior years at Big Sandy. She graduated in 1970. Nikki spent time working for Henry and Arlene Turk on their ranch. She then attended the College of Great Falls where she l... Full story
Big Sandy’s High School District Musical Festival will be held on April 20th and 21st in Havre. The Pioneer Band, Pioneer Choir, and piano solo’s will be judged on the 20th and solos, duets, quartets, and quintets will be judged on the 21st. Big Sandy students will compete with 18 soloists, 8 duets, 5 quartets, one quintet, the Sandy Select and Sandy Sweethearts. The accompanists are Melanie Schwarzbach, Nona Danreuther, Cheryl Strutz, Bailey Gasvoda, and Mrs. Robertson. According to the music teacher, Mrs. Robertson, “The kids have worke...
The Senior Center now offers Soup and Salad bar every day, as an option for lunch. Menus for the week are: Thursday, April 12- Dr. Pepper Pork Roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, salad, and carrot cake. Friday, April 13- Chicken Breast sandwiches, French fries, and Jello. Monday, April 16- Parmesan Chicken, noodles, cottage cheese, and lemon bars. Tuesday, April 17- Club Sandwich, pickle, chips, and oatmeal cookies. Wednesday, April 18- Bourbon Chicken over rice, Texas sheet cake, and rolls...
Thursday, April 12 - Pre-Festival Music Concert - 6:00 P.M. - high school auditorium Saturday, April 14 - Track meet scheduled in Havre has been cancelled Wednesday, April 18 - Cal Wearly Memorial Track Meet in Havre District Music Festival in Havre - April 20 and 21 Donkey Basketball - Tuesday, April 24 - 7:00 P.M. Elementary Spring Concert - Thursday, April 26 - 7:00 P.M. Carnival - Friday, April 27 - 6:00 - 9:00 P.M - Crowning at 9:15 P.M. Menus for the week: Thursday, April, 12- Breakfast- Omelet, hash browns, assorted cereals, fresh fruit,...
UNCOMMON TYPE BY TOM HANKS A collection of seventeen wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor. A gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apart by his country’s civil war. A man who loves to bowl rolls a perfect game--and then another and then another and then many more in a row until he winds up ESPN’s newest celebrity, and he must decide if the combination of perfection and celebrity has ruined the thing he lov...
With the time constraints many families are under, the idea of making and enjoying a home cooked meal as a family may seem overwhelming or even an afterthought some, if not most days. Would you believe me if I told you that you could have a nutritious meal on the table in as little as 20 minutes? With a pressure cooker, it is possible! Cooking time is reduced by 50 percent or more when using a pressure cooker as compared to conventional cooking methods. Sound too good to be true? Here is why: A pressure cooker is a sealed pot in which pressure...
