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The community pool fundraising project is in motion, which raises the question of what sort of pool will the community be building? Plans for the pool are based on its placement in the lot near the graveyard on the southern end of the lot. The north side will remain an undeveloped field and will continue to belong to the local schools. The deep end of the pool will either be 10 or 7 feet deep. The depth will ultimately be determined by the total capital raised before the groundbreaking. The shallow end will measure 3.5 feet deep, which is...
At the Memorial day Presentation at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium, the guest speaker was Durl J. Gibbs of the Lewistown area. He is a 95-year-old World War II veteran. Born in 1925 in Idaho, he enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation from high school. As a 19-year-old, he was assigned to the 381st Regiment, 96th Infantry Division of the U.S. 10th Army, a division known as the "Deadeyes." On Easter morning, April 1, 1945, his Regiment was part of the assault force against Imperial...
"For everything there is a season"-Ecclesiastes 3;1 All through our lives there are seasons. Happy, sad, challenging, many kinds of seasons. The Methodist Church of Big Sandy is going through such a season. We are in the middle of change, and with this change comes sadness. We are losing our lay-pastor, Laverna McGrew. Laverna will hold her last service with us on June 13. We have come to rely on Laverna each Sunday, and she has faithfully driven each Sunday from Havre to lead our services....
Last week, a young man from the community made the trip to Great Falls to receive treatment for a suspected case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). The decision to seek medical help was made after he suffered a handful of symptoms that prompted a trip to the ER and then to the hospital. Fortunately, tests for the condition ultimately came back negative. However, anyone working in grassy or wooded areas can potentially pick up ticks that carry the bacteria responsible for the illness. With tick season in full swing, it is important to know...
New Montguide Available on Codling Moth Management for Apple Tree Owners FFor those who struggling with worms in apples, a new Montguide called Backyard Guide to Codling Moth Management is available from the Chouteau County Extension office. Below are a few paragraphs from the Montguide. Leaving codling moth-infested fruit and debris in the orchard will lead to increased infestations. Keep leaves raked, remove fallen twigs, pick up dropped fruit, and remove infested fruit from trees throughout the season. Appropriate disposal options for this...
The annual Montana 6-Man high school football all-star game is took place June 5 in Highwood. The kick off was at 7. The game pitting the Red against Blue, which was canceled last summer due to COVID-19, is to kick off at 7 p.m. in Highwood. Kade Strutz played for the Blue team., Larry Jappe of Big Sandy was one of the Blue Team Coaches. The Red team won. There was a nice write up in the Great Falls Tribune about Kade, commenting the entire six man Red team was instructed to tackle him when he...
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument by joining the Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument’s Boats in the Breaks canoe and kayak race on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Paddle 20 miles of Montana’s Wild and Scenic Missouri River from Fort Benton to Wood Bottom Recreation Area while supporting the Friends’ efforts to protect and preserve the monument. Kick back and relax after the race at the Boats, Brews and Blues event in historic Fort Benton. This annual event, hosted by our partners at ChoCo Fun,...
Elizabeth Mary Martin, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1937 in Crieff Scotland to James and Isabela Methven, the second of three daughters. At age 29, she left Scotland with her friend Helen to work as a Registered Nurse in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1967, she married Jerry Martin and was blessed with three children, twins, Kenneth and Shona, and Shelley two years later. In her years in Big Sandy, Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse at Big Sandy... Full story
When I was a kid, my friends and I used to play baseball in the backyard. Along with baseball came tons of talk about how different baseball players swung the bat, made catches, slid into bases, or whatever. Then we would practice to play like them. I remember practicing swinging a bat like Pete Rose and sliding into bases head first during ball games. It seemed like the best way to become a better ball player. When I grew up, I began to do the same thing in my professional life. The first pastor I ever worked for had a mix of strengths that I...
Menu Thursday, June 10- Sub sandwich, fruit, chips, and brownies. Friday, June 11- Father’s day dinner $10- Roast beef, mash potatoes, veggies, Green salad, jello, roll, and dessert. Monday, June 14- Chicken Ranch pasta bake, veggies, Cucumber Cabbage slaad, and Coconut bars. tuesday, June 15- Ham & Scalloped potatoes, peas -n- carots, and Apple Waldorf salad. Recipe of the week: Bacon White Cheddar Pesto Mac and CheeseIngredients 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni ½ cup basil pesto sauce, purchased or homemade 6 slices bacon 2 tablespoons bu...
Lucile Fay (Secora) Courtnage, 92, of Big Sandy, passed away of complications of Parkinson's on June 4, 2021. Lucy was born in Circle, MT on June 21, 1928, to John and Gunda (Kleppe) Secora. The family then moved to Big Sandy where she received her education. She was crowned Prom Queen the year she graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1946. After high school, she worked at Smith's Meats and Groceries. In 1953, Lucy enlisted in the US Navy and after her honorable medical discharge, she began w... Full story
Marvin and Juanita were partners in life and passed away within months of one another. Juanita Edith (Stearns) Works passed away on April 9, 2020 after a brief illness while fighting a long brave battle against dementia. She was born March 25, 1929, in Dayton, Washington to Everett and Nettie Stearns. She graduated from Dayton High School, graduated from Willamette College in Oregon with a degree in Home Economics. Her mother insisted she needed a teaching degree so she and her sister Mary share... Full story
The Big Sandy Swim Team took 1st place at the Harlem swim meet this weekend. The team was led by a phenomenal performance from senior swimmer Brady Pleninger, who set three new federation records this weekend. Pleninger broke the 50 yard free record with a time of 22.81 seconds. The previous record was held by Keane Fink, set in 2010 with a time of 25.07. He next broke the 100 yard free record with a time of 52.51 seconds. The previous record was set in 1997 by B. Fjeldhim with a time of 56.44...
State and Local Health Officials Encourage Safe and Healthy Swimming this Summer Spending time outdoors around water and in swimming pools is a great way to stay active and healthy during summer in Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), along with local health authorities, want to remind Montanans to stay safe while having fun in the water over the coming months, and to be aware of the related health and safety risks. Over the past 10 years, there have been an average of 20 unintentional drowning deaths per year in...
BANNACK – Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, will return this year with many familiar activities, displays and re-enactments celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack Days are scheduled to happen Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. About 20 miles west of Dillon, Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862. More than 50 historic buildings line Bannack’s Main Street. During Bannack Days, the...
