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There is an important public meeting on Wednesday, June 9, at the city hall to discuss the new sewer and water rates. I have been covering this issue for three years attending the city council meetings, and have reported on the process they have taken to get to this point during those three years. There has been ample time to ask questions and discuss with the city council members your concerns. The meeting on Wednesday, June 9, will be another opportunity to express your opinion and ask...
Fundraising efforts to build a new community pool have begun and construction plans and cost estimates are being finalized. The committee to raise the estimated $1.75 million dollars is comprised of members of the community and two city council members, whose objective is to fund the project without having to put the costs on the town's taxpayers. So far, the fund raising effort has pulled in a little over $110,000, primarily from Rotary, 2 foundation gifts, and some local donations. Rich...
It is an exceptional year for Big Sandy to be sending five girls to Girls State this year. In 2020 Madison Terry and Katherine Bold were selected to go due to COVID-19 Girls State was canceled. Montana Girls State is allowing the girls that missed the opportunity last year to advance this year. In addition, three girls from this year's Junior class will be attending the week-long event. Amiya Griffith, Savannah Jerrel, and Tavie Wortman have been selected to participate in the American Legion...
The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have announced the dates for their annual agricultural field days, which will return as in-person events after being hosted virtually in 2020. “We are so excited to be bringing back our in-person field days this year,” said Darrin Boss, head of the Department of Research Centers and superintendent of the Northern Agricultural Research Center. “These events are always a highlight for all of us, because they offer one of our best chances to meet with o...
This May 26th, a spring Piano Recital featuring the private students of T. J. Bond, Nona Danreuther, Susie Sant, and Marla Ray was held at the Christ Lutheran Church. There were 21 impressive students: seventeen grade school students and four upperclassmen. The range of experience was fun, from those who just started this year to senior Kathrine Bold with years of lessons and experience. Katherine Bold played “Never Give up on Your Dreams” from memory. Simple songs like “London Bridge” were played by Isaac Goodman and Chopsticks in a duet wi...
Vicki Lee (Vasecka) Kulbeck, 65, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Vicki was born January 7, 1956, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Air Force Sgt. Edward and Janis (Munsterman) Vasecka. She lived in South Dakota, Spain, Oregon, and Montana. The family was stationed in Havre in 1964, and Vicki graduated from Havre High School in 1975. After high school, she attended Northern Montana College, receiving her...
Looking forward to being outside with the sunny days we have had and are yet to come? While we all have much to keep us busy outside, we may forget the harm the sun exposure can cause. Whether you are working or recreating, long days in the sun can be a serious health hazard in the form of various skin cancers and other health concerns. Cumulative sun exposure is a major factor in the development of skin cancer. The sun’s rays are more damaging during the summer months and during the midday hours (10 am – 4 pm,) even when it is cloudy. In addit...
No June Menu at press time. Recipe of the week: Popcorn Salad Ingredients 10 slices bacon ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 cup diced celery 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained ¼ cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 6 cups popped popcorn Directions Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup of the cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives. Mix...
It is easy to look at other folks and get the sense that they have it all together. I talk to folks often who tell me about how they wish they were more like other people around them. I once talked to two different moms in a week who pointed at each other while claiming they wish they had their lives together like the other one. I have spent years talking to folks who struggle with depression or anxiety lamenting that their lives are not as orderly or happy as their neighbors. This is a tendency that is growing more common with the increased...
6 students at FE Miley Elementary received Kindle readers as prizes for their participation in the Bikes For Books/Kindles for Kids program. Every year 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students participate in the program by reading books and receive tickets to enter a drawing at the end of the year. Mr. Thorton explains the program and how it encourages kids to read more: "The Masons offer their program to encourage the kids to read books. It's nice to have somebody other than the teacher saying that...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Sandy resident Colleen Buck just returned from 5 days in Colstrip, Miles City and Sindey as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Colleen other members of REAL Montana Class IV, these were the sixth and seventh seminars in their ten-seminar educational program. Class IV began in Colstrip where they discussed energy production, legislation, and community successes and challenges. Tours included the Westmoreland coal mine and Rosebud...
