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The Big Sandy Pool has opened for the season. It opened Saturday, June 1 for open swim. The weather was great for opening weekend. The kiddie pool will hopefully be ready this weekend. We got a bit of a late start getting going on the pool this season thanks to the late cold snap in the weather. Tim LaBuda and Larry Geyer worked hard getting the pool up and running in time for the schools to use it the last two weeks of school. The pool got 2 new heaters this year. The old one finally gave out...
Each Memorial Day often repeats the events of the year before. This was the second year for the MURPH Challenge but other than that it always starts with breakfast served at the Big Sandy Historical Society. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and coffee. This is the only fund raiser for the Historical Society and the Big Sandy Museum. The breakfast is served by the committed people. They couldn't remember how many years they have been making pancakes, "probably 20"! Linda Ophus, the President of the...
Memorial Day was remembered in a unique way again this year. This is the second time the MURPH was offered in our community. "The 'MURPH' is more than just a workout, it is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor a man who gave everything he had." It is completed in remembrance LT. Michael P. Murphy, United States Navy (SEAL) who gave his life for his country. The Murph challenge consists of running one mile, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, and 300...
MAES-MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on July 9th at 9:00 a.m. The site is located ¾ of a mile west of the intersection of Knees Church Road and Collins Road. John Miller (WTARC Research Scientist) will evaluate winter wheat varieties seeded at the Killion test plot, and share his research on Crystal Green®. According to the website at crystalgreen.com, Crystal Green® optimizes crop performance by providing plants with a more efficient source of nutrients co...
Lainey Gregory and Amanda Cline have been selected to participate in American Legion Auxiliary Girls State in Helena in June. The Girls State program began in 1937. The program epitomizes the ALA's mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through our enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. Each summer approximately 16,000 young women participate in a week long ALA Girls state program across the nation. Every American...
As the school year is coming to its end, the annual spring concert was held last Tuesday, at the Big Sandy High School. The concert was organized by Mrs. Walker and Miss Robertson. This year Miss Robertson decided to start a family, resulting in Mrs. Walker taking over her job for her once her baby boy was born. Mrs. Walker taught at BSHS for many years before her retirement and never in a million years would she of imagined hosting another spring concert. Miss. Robertson decided to come back for one last concert and her and Miss Walker gave...
4-H is 117 years old and the 4-H Pledge is 92 years old. "I pledge...my hands to larger service...for my club, my community, my country and my world." Allan T. Smith, Ph.D., National 4-H Program Leader/USDA compiled an interesting essay on Beyond 4-H Community Service...to Community Service Learning! He talked about the importance of children learning the "feel good" experience for service. Serving impacts kids in a positive manner by learning and genuinely choosing to help the community. The Su...
Thursday, June 6- Chicken Alfredo w/ Broccoli over noodles, bean salad, and garlic toast. Friday June 7- Super Nachos NO SALAD BAR. Monday June 10- Mac & Cheese with little smokies, zucchini, cucumber tomatoes Salad. Tuesday, June 11 - BIRTHDAY DINNER: Baked Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, apple brie salad, and German chocolate cake. Wednesday, June 12 - Lasagna, peas and carrots, Green salad, and Oatmeal Cherry cookies. Recipe of the Week: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese 3/4 cup...
Graveside services for Edean Berglund will be held Friday, June 7th at 11 a.m. at the Kenilworth Cemetery west of Big Sandy (near Orval Christofferson’s farm). Refreshments and fellowship after the ceremony at Christ Lutheran Church. In case of rain, the service will be held at the church instead of the cemetery....
One of the hardest things to think about having to do is making the decision of what to do when a loved one has a terminal condition. Or perhaps you have been in the position of having made the decision in the past. You know the reality of how difficult the decision is to make but also wonder if it was the right decision and was it was your loved one would have wanted. Under the Montana Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, Montanans have the right to complete a declaration, another name for advanced directives or living will. This allows an indivi...
The Big Sandy Swim Team placed first as a team at the Harlem Swim Meet, outscoring second place Chinook by nine points. The team also brought home five high-point trophies and set three new pool records. On the girls' side of the action, Astrid Ketchum brought home high point honors for the 8-under girls. Mackenzie Werk placed third overall for the 8-under girls. Keirra Oats placed 3rd in the 9-10 girls and Jai Baumann placed 6th in the 11-12 girls division. Three swimmers placed in the 13-14...
The Jeff Reichelt memorial Library invites you to join us for their Summer Reading Programs. They start June 11 and will run until August 2. Pre-K Story Time and craft is on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Kindergarten through 6th grade story Time is on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Fridays they will be holding Lego Club at 11:00 a.m.. Weekly Attendance is encouraged by not mandatory. Prizes will be handed out for attendance and worksheet participation for story times. Adult Summer Reading is available anytime during the weeks. The contest challenges...
HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebration, is sponsoring a free concert for area residents. On Thursday, June 13th, the band The Mighty Flick will perform in the outdoor amphitheater behind Pershing Hall on the MSU-Northern campus. The band will perform at 6:00PM and will play three 70-minute sets with 15 minute breaks in between. The Mighty Flick is comprised of band members Stacy Olson of Belgrade and Brij Coleman and Luke Duran, both of Helena. “To celebrate fiv...
