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The community is the first responder and the first line of defense. The public is responsible for stopping the spread of COVID-19, and it is going to be harder to continue social distancing the longer it delays. Recently there was an internet conference call with local medical personnel and city and county officials. Those present were Shaud Schwarzbach, Big Sandy Mayor; Darin Schuster, County Commissioner; Heather Wolery, Principal of Big Sandy Public Schools; Leah Griffith, CEO of Big Sandy...
Reset the date for Homecoming on your calendars to June 18-20, 2021!! The committee has decided to postpone the gathering planned for this summer and give you all an extra year to pack your suitcases, get to the airport, or set the GPS for Big Sandy. We have been hosting phone video meetings to discuss this topic and decided that next summer will give us all time to readjust to the effects of a global pandemic. Right now we are contacting those who have planned functions to coincide with Homecoming this year, and are asking them to consider...
Bailey Gasvoda will be one of the state's FFA officers during her first year at MSU. She doesn't know which office yet, Usually, they travel to Bozeman to be interviewed, but this year Bailey was interviewed remotely. She also watched the FFA Facebook page as her name was announced. Bailey told me it was surreal. "Honestly, this is something I have always wanted to do since the 7th grade. When I was just new to FFA, I remember going to the DLS fall kickoff, and I saw all the state officers. Ther...
Editor's note: OK so during these times there isn't much news, but it is also true that during these times when we need to pull together as a community. Get to know one another better, reach out and celebrate who we are. Find ways to support each other. With that regard, I decided to run a series of article to do just that. Terry and Twila Grant first met at Rocky Boy High school, where Terry was teaching, coaching basketball, and cheerleader. Twila worked in the office and took over the...
The Chouteau County Extension office has compiled notes per communications and workshops from Extension professionals. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 622-3751. • Testing seed for Ascochyta blight will cost $200.00. It takes ten days to develop the fungus on a plate. In addition, the $200 will test for 8 other diseases. Please contact the Extension office for additional testing information or google the Montana State Seed Lab. • Use viable inoculant distributed uniformly with seed and promptly pla...
This article is not meant to bring more doom and gloom to the current situation we all are managing. However, given what we are experiencing and seeing around the world, nation and state, some may have had these thoughts. The “what if” thoughts surrounding becoming ill, possibly terminal, and how would my family and medical providers know what my health care wishes are. I have written articles on this before, however, a new publication has become available. MSU Extension Specialist, Marsha Goetting, along with legal and health care par...
Juanita Works, 91, passed away on April 9, 2020 due to natural causes. Her private family burial was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. A memorial service will be held at a later time when we all can gather. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Juanita's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for her family. Juanita was born on March 25, 1929 in Dayton, Washington to Everett...
On Easter morning, I got out of bed early and spent some time reviewing my sermon notes for the morning. Taking a break from the effort, I posted something about my previous day’s activities on Facebook. Pastor Sean from the Lutheran Church messaged me that he was also up early and inviting me to watch the sunrise from the cemetery with him (from an appropriate social distance, of course). I agreed before hurriedly getting dressed and out the door to get to the edge of town before the sun rose. During the walk over, I spent time praying for f...
Thursday, April 16- Rhubens, fries, broccoli & cauliflower, and salad. Friday, April 17- Chili & Cinnamon Rolls. Monday, April 20- Beef & Bean Burrito, fried rice, and dessert. Tuesday, April 21- Pulled Pork & mac, veggie, fruit, and garlic toast. Wednesday, April 22- Taco Salad and dessert. Golden Rum Cake Ingredients 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs ½ cup water ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup dark rum ½ cup butter ¼ cup water 1 cup white sugar ½ cup dark rum D...
Letter to the Editor, This letter is to express the heartfelt thanks to a couple that have been bringing noon meals to several people in Big Sandy for several Saturdays now. That very special couple are Karen and Norman, Reinertson. I am sure there are other stories like this not only in Big Sandy but in many other places around the US. It is great to know about very special people like this. Robert Boettcher and Bernie Ellingson...
Dear Editor As schools finish up what has traditionally been their Easter break, they will be entering into the fifth week of school closures in Montana. Closures are scheduled to go until at least April 24, with the potential that the school closures remain in effect for the rest of the school year. This pandemic has lead to the postponing of spring sports, all student activities, and potentially traditional graduation ceremonies. Regardless of when this ends, it is going to forever change how we view public education and how we teach students...
National Lab Professionals Week is April 19-25. Our lab professionals are a vital part of your care here at Big Sandy Medical Center. We are so lucky to have Maricel Bachoco and Carla Gilman on our staff. These ladies are the ones that draw your blood, swab your nose or throat, and investigate all the other samples you may provide! Our lab professionals are the detectives of your healthcare team. They look at the smallest of cells in your body and determine which ones are functioning like they...
During this time of trial, I see a lot of caring people, reaching out to help, to bless those who are in need. But I also hear and read a lot of negativity. It is during times like this I am reminded of my favorite verses. Philippians, starting with verse "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your...
