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Missoula children's Theater came to Big Sandy this past week and selected a cast of K-12 students the perform the play, "The Emperor's New Clothes". The MCT then invited the community to performances on Friday....
The main purpose of the last School Board Meeting was to officially offer teacher’s contracts to teachers for the following 2019/2020 school year. All current tenure teachers, Demrece Keller-4th grade, Sheri Moore-3rd grade, Amy Terry-2nd grade, Chris Brumwell-7-12 grade math and school counselor, Larry Brumwell-K-12th grade PE, Heather Wolery, Melanie Schwarzbach-Science, and Traci Rodewald-HS Para/ Elementary computer will be offered a contract. New teachers up for tenure Jessica Jaramillo-K-12th grade art, James Howland-K-12 grade L...
Montana Farmers' Union Membership Director, Justin Loch, was recently at Big Sandy and gave a presentation to the Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club about ATV Safety. Justin said, "Montana averages one ATV accident death per month. Last June there were three." He brought with him an ATV simulator. The members took turns getting on it while he moved it up and down and to each side. While each child rode the simulator while he told them how they should react and ride the ATV. It was clearly evident that...
April is Autism Month. It is best explained by the following press release. "Autism is a developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition. This means that, while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways." Cat Lopez an Elementary Paraprofessional said, "I work with students with Autism, but it is...
May Gardening Notes As we begin spring management of our horticultural landscapes, here are a few reminders for the month of May. • Graft fruit trees from mid -April to early May. • Abort crab apple fruit with ethephon or naphthaleneacetic acid. • Prune lylacs right after bloom. • Stems cut off clean are a sign of rabbit damage. Stems cut off ragged are a sign of deer damage. • Electric fence smeared with peanut butter and molasses can deter deer. • Keep raspberry walkway clear of suckers. • Destroy tent caterpillars. • Plant peas and lettuc...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hunter education course dates have been set for many areas across Region 6 and northeast Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge. Many classes are being held prior to the May 1 application deadline for moose, sheep and goat, and June 1 for deer B, elk B, and antelope. In the next few months, classroom courses (for youth) are being held at the following sites, with the start date listed: Wolf Point: April 24 Circle: April 25 Havre: May 9 Glasgow: May 20 Bainville: June 1 Poplar: June 7 Sidney:...
The Big Sandy Theater Presents "Bed Time Stories as told by Dad who Messed it Up". This will be Big Sandy's first play for many years being presented on April 27 at 6:00 PM and April 28th at the Big Sandy High School. A handful of adults and a wide age range of children have worked for two months to present a play for our community and besides entertainment there are other reason such great efforts need to be rewarded. The Missoula Children's Theater recently presented a play working with 42...
Individuals who have diabetes are at higher risk for mouth health problems such as gingivitis (early stage of gum disease), periodontitis (serious gum disease), thrush (infection caused by fungus growing in the mouth), dry mouth (soreness, ulcers, infections and cavities). Gingivitis is a concern because the germs (plaque) work to destroy your gums and bone around your teeth. Cleaning the plaque and tartar away, helps to prevent gingivitis. Periodontitis is a more serious gum disease and more likely to develop because of high blood glucose...
Thursday, April 25- Hawaiian Chicken, boiled Potato, Zucchini, Califlower Broccoli salad, and Zucchini bread. Friday April 26- Grilled Ham & Cheese sandwiches, Tomato soup, and pretzel salad. Monday April 29- BLT wraps. Tuesday, April 30 - Apple Bacon Pork Roast, baked potato, carrots, apple Wladorf, and Otameal Raisin cookies.Wednesday, May 1- Beef Tips over noodele, salad, and cake. Recipe of the Week: Best Brownies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup...
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver The New York Times bestselling author of Flight Behavior, The Lacuna, and The Poisonwood Bible and recipient of numerous literary awards—including the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and the Orange Prize—returns with a timely novel that interweaves past and present to explore the human capacity for resiliency and compassion in times of great upheaval. Willa Knox has always prided herself on being the embodiment of responsibility for her family. Which is why it’s so unnerving that...
Last Sunday was Palm Sunday, the first day of was is often called Holy Week. In the account of Palm Sunday, Jesus is arriving in Jerusalem for passover. At this point in the story, he has amassed a large following and a huge reputation. As he approached the city, folks gathered and cut palm branches from the trees to lay in his path. They cheered and praised him as he went. In the ancient world, this was not an insignificant act. It was the sort of thing a city did when a conquering hero arrived. Often Roman generals would return from war on...
Edean Berglund passed away on April 11, 2019, in Billings. She was born on June 4, 1951, in Havre. She grew up on the family farm west of Big Sandy with her parents Dorothy and Alf Berglund and sister Barbara. Edean lovingly teased Barb as being "the good sister" and then smiled. Regardless of where Edean lived and life led her, Barb was her truest source of friendship, support and love. Edean lived in Olympia, Washington, for 30 years, but in 2012, due to declining health, she moved to...
Glenn Edward Skaalure, a resident of Billings Morning Star retirement facility, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at a Billings hospital. Glenn was born on Jan. 2, 1928, in Big Sandy. His parents, Chris and Ethel (Reed) Skaalure, were early-day homesteaders in the Big Sandy area. Glenn was educated in Big Sandy, graduating from Big Sandy High School in 1947. He attended Montana State College, Bozeman (now MSU), majored in Agriculture Education, and graduated in 1951 with a BS degree. After...
