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This was the largest Big Sandy Skate Jam celebration. Driving into town I was surprised by the size of the tent city. Yes, there were still skaters from all over the United States, and some other countries here in Big Sandy. There were more younger kids participating this year, some incredible talented skaters. It was fun to see former Big Sandy residents coming home too. I learned something watching this time around. When a skater did something everyone thought should be celebrated. They used t...
If it's summer in Big Sandy, then it's pool season. The pool opened a little later than usual due to water quality and water filter problems. But the pool is open! Children and families are welcome to enjoy the pool all summer in the afternoons and evenings as has been the case for over 70 years. That's the good news. The bad news is that we do not know how much longer we will be able to keep the pool operating. Every year we apply more band-aids and make more repairs, bringing us closer to the...
Thomas "David" DesRosier, 81, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT on Monday, June 19, 2023. In accordance with his wishes, he has been cremated, and his funeral services will be held at a later date in Big Sandy, MT. David was born on June 4, 1942, in Browning, MT to Stuart and Helen (McCourt) DesRosier, the youngest of their eight children. David lost his father at a very young age. While in high school, he was the drummer in a band with three of his...
Lindy Harold Ray, 94, joined his beloved wife in heaven June 12, 2023 - on his youngest daughter’s birthday. He was born July 9, 1928 to Oscar (Doc) and Verla Flynn Ray. He was the 12th child in a blended family. Lindy attended country school for 4 years then went to school in Big Sandy graduating in 1948. He excelled in all athletics. He was chosen to play in the East-West Shrine football game the year he graduated-the first from Big Sandy to be chosen. In 1951he married Ilene Bobbe, a local school teacher. In January of 1952 he was drafted i...
Funeral Notice for Beatrice Darlene Kane. Born June 3, 1936, Died December 16 ,2022 Funeral services will be held at Saint Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church 400 Johnnes, Big Sandy MT on July 8, 2023 at 11 AM. Luncheon to follow. Private interment at family ranch....
Kodi Boone will attending the 2023 session of Montana Girls State at Fort Harrison Training Center in Helena. The basic purpose of the work session is to teach the study of government on the city, county, and state level. There are scholarship opportunities available to the girls. The first sessions of Girls State were held in 1947 at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. The cost was $25.00 per delegate. Today the is $300.00 Thank you to everyone that donates to the American Legion Auxiliary...
Gardening Tips for the Month of July Below are a few tips which will assist gardeners with summer management of their landscapes. Additional gardening information is available at the Chouteau County Extension Office located in the green building next to the courthouse. • In our landscapes, plants use 2.5 inches of water per week. • Harvest broccoli while heads are tight. • Pick shell peas when the seeds are fully developed but before ripening. Harvest edible pod peas when the seeds are barely visible inside the pod. Allow snap peas to reach nea...
According to a news release by Benefis Teton Medical Center one of Big Sandy's own has helped Benefis Teton Medical Center has been recognized as one of the top 20 critical access hospital in the country for Best Practice in Quality. The hospital's Quality Program is led by Director of Nursing Penny Smoot, daughter of Don and Rita Robertson, she and Medical Director Dr. July Borland. The hospital's providers and nurses play a vital role in attending to various emergencies ranging from vehicle...
Primary elections will be canceled for all 3 towns. These are all the filings (all for council member): Big Sandy: Ward 1 – Richard Jespersen Ward 1 – Danielle Weaver (unfulfilled 2 year term) Ward 2 – Krystyl Kulbeck Ward 2 – Jon Sheehy (unfulfilled 2 year term) Fort Benton: Ward 1 – Corey R. Embleton Ward 2 – Thadius J. Axtman Ward 3 – Roger J. Axtman Geraldine: (all 1 Ward with 2 positions open) Michael K. Allison Brad Felger Morgan Leistiko David A. Martin...
My name is Judy Yirsa. I am a wife, a mother of three daughters and a resident of Big Sandy. I also am a co-collaborator of the Protect our Choteau County Kids petition and attended and spoke at the board meeting in May during the public comment section. Contrary to most people’s opinion, I believe that the last meeting was very fruitful! Since the meeting, I requested a public recording and listened to previous comments multiple times intently listening to the other citizen’s concerns. After careful reflection, I was glad to realize that we...
The plans for the new Pioneer wagon area are completed and will be completed by next school year. It will include a table to sit at outdoors. Principal Wolery’s contract was clarified, a 1st-grade teacher, Renee Leader, from Big Sandy, will be offered a contract, as well as a 5th-grade teacher Trinity Leeds, who is from Havre. Para interviews have been completed, and two will be offered positions Twyla Grant and Rachel Baumgarn. The Secondary Special Education and K-12 Physical Education positions were discussed, and future decisions will o...
Everyone looks for ways to save a few bucks, especially when it comes to medical bills. BSMC Laboratory is here to help by now offering Patient Directed Testing (PDT). PDT is a process where you as the patient get to choose which lab tests you’d like completed without a doctor’s order. Yes, you read that right. You, the patient, get to walk to the lab, ask for the tests you’d like, and get them done! Our Lab is regulated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), a sector of CMS. This regulation, along with compliance of State...
