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The plan to open Big Sandy schools is still in the discussion format. They have asked every parent to take a survey on the Big Sandy School's Web site. It is important to have parents input before they make their final decisions. There are three options: Option 1 full return to school with safeguards in place such as mask-wearing, temperature checks, frequent hand washing/sanitizing, limits on large gatherings, no visitors allowed in the buildings; Option 2 Blending learning model where half of...
“So, how many times a week does someone ask you about the gym reopening?” I asked Kelly Haaland, the superintendent of Big Sandy Schools. I’d talked to enough school employees to know that it was a hot topic that had prompted a lot of discussion. Mr. Haaland laughed as he replied: “I’m asked about it daily,” before going on to explain to me the challenges associated with reopening the gym for the community during the time of Covid-19 easing restrictions. The problem the school faces is that in order to comply with the regulations for cleanin...
COVID-19 has led to a once-in-a-century pandemic. More than 3.2 million Americans have been infected, and more than 135,000 have died. In the last month, active cases in Montana have risen from 55 to over 1,000. Too many Montanans continue to congregate in large gatherings where a single person can spread COVID-19 to many others; and too few are wearing face coverings in public settings. Inability to control the spread of COVID-19 endangers vulnerable Montanans, businesses who want to keep...
MSU Agriculture research centers have three test plots for winter wheat in Chouteau County. Research plots are managed by MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) south of the Knees, MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) north of Loma and MSU Central Agricultural Research Center (CARC) west of Geraldine. A special thanks to John Miller (WTARC agronomist), Peggy Lamb (NARC agronomist) and Jed Eberly (CARC agronomist) for establishing and maintaining the Chouteau County test plots. The Extension office would also like...
My son has recently asked me, “why do people say the expression ‘uncertain times’ when they talk?” I explained to him that we have a new normal...and we may never go back to the way it used to be. These “uncertain times” have everyone asking so many questions. I recently asked someone how their fitness journey was going, and their response was, “horrible because the school won’t let people in the community go to the gym.” Well, I thought this week’s article, we could talk about fitness and nutrition during these “uncertain times....
I thought I would share “Lighting Up the World” by Tyler Perry, instead of trying to rewrite the subject and doing it poorly. Enjoy! “I’VE BEEN DOING a lot of building over the past few years. I’ve learned that, according to the commercial codes across the country, before you can construct a building, plans must first be reviewed by a board, and they have to pass a “life safety review.” In order to pass that review, the building must meet certain requirements: It must have fire exits, sprinklers, and exit signs, as well as lights with emergenc...
After a long battle with cancer, Wesley Wilford Berlinger went to his eternal home on July 15th surrounded by his wife and son in their home. Wes was born in Havre, MT to Wilford and Eileen (O'Malley) Berlinger on April 14,1960. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1978. Later, he followed in his father's footsteps and was a farmer and rancher through and through.Spring was always a special time for him as the cows would come back. Wes especially enjoyed helping his friends brand calves. H...
Martha May Pleninger, 89, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and graveside memorial services and a community fellowship reception will be held at a later date. Martha's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her name to the Big Sandy Medical Center or the Big Sandy Historical Society. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Martha's...
Dr. William "Kim" Brady of Loveland, Ohio, age 68, passed away on June 20, 2020, from an 11 week battle with pancreatic cancer. Kim was surrounded by his wife, Whitney Brady, daughters Kelly (Ryan) White and Kendra Correa-Brady, and son Kyle (Calla) Correa-Brady. Kim is survived by step-daughters Jordan (Mark) Meece and Sydney (Marcus) Pritikin and grandchildren Matthew, Lily, Katelyn, Nathan, Bennett, Finnegan, Mason, along with several nieces and nephews. Kim was the son of E. Ramona "Monie"...
Wednesday, July 22- BLOOD DRIVE- Sub Sandwiches, chips, salad, Snickerdoodle cookies. Thursday, July 23 - Pork Roast, fried potatoes, veggies, and fruit. Friday, July 24 - Taco salad with fry bread. No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna Ingredients 2 large zucchini 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound ground beef 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 cup tomato paste 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce ¼ cup red wine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano ¼ cup hot water as needed 1 egg 1 (15...
The millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought globally are creating stress over everything from personal health to employment, lifestyle, and finances. Given these difficult circumstances, it’s more important than ever for people to know about coping mechanisms to better manage stress, protect their immune system, and increase their chances of staying healthy, says Dr. Nammy Patel, DDS (www.sfgreendentist.com), author of Age With Style: Your Guide To A Youthful Smile & Healthy Living. “COV...
One of my favorite books by C.S. Lewis is The Screwtape Letters, which is written from the perspective of a demon named Screwtape instructing another demon on how to tempt a young man into hell. It’s one of my favorites, because Lewis has a keen understanding of human people and does a terrific job of observing the habits we fall into that weaken us spiritually. In one particular letter, Screwtape talks about using pleasures to tempt the young man. He explains that all people experience a restlessness that comes from their spiritual state. B...
