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It was a very successful Fireman's Auction at Loma this last weekend. The auction, which goes into the general fund to help pay for the event, brought in over $10,000. Overall they raised over $24,000 for the various fire departments. Todd Witt said there were around 300 people this year, which is hard to determine because it is a bigger space. There was exceptional support from farmers and ranchers during the auction. Always amazing that during drought and challenging times, people come togethe...
The Montana Actor's Theater production of Macbeth ran for three showings in Beaver Creek State Park over the weekend of August 25th through the 28th. The choice of venue and scale of the production made the show a sensational experience for both the audience and the actors. It was clear this show was going to be something special during the opening scenes, which recreated the battle that sets the tragic tale of Macbeth in motion. Sword fighting and horses galloping back and forth across the...
Incoming Big Sandy High School senior, Jaycee Worrall, excelled in this year's County Fair FFA competitions and her 4H leadership project entry. This year, she entered a steer named Gerald and a pig named Fred. Both her steer and pig entries received reserve senior showman. In addition, her steer got a callback, which means that it was in the running for the best position in the competition. Jaycee has been entering animals into competitions for 9 years, and enjoys the experience and learning th...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 in (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entir...
First, I have to say, as the Interim CEO for Big Sandy Medical Center, how much I’ve appreciated the warm welcome and engaging conversations with so many of you already and looking forward to meeting others of you as the weeks go on. And it’s been a pleasure working at Big Sandy Medical Center which in my opinion has some of the best employees in Montana. The community is very fortunate to have a local hospital, clinic and wellness center staffed with such dedicated and compassionate caregivers and support staff. Every day they strive to pro...
One of the most common debates surrounding Jesus and his ministry revolved around the sabbath. The sabbath refers to the Jewish practice of not working on the last day of the week. It is important enough that it is actually mentioned in the 10 Commandments. “Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy.” The idea is simple: Don’t work on the sabbath. In the first century, the Jewish people took the laws of God very seriously and sabbath obedience had reached a point where it was a paralyzing practice. The Jewish people took the practice so serious...
When asked the status of the storm drain project, he said, "It's a mess!" And then he laughed. They are still on target; instead of paving the east side when scheduled, they decided to pave both sides together because the Great Falls Refinery is closed down. They will not reopen till September 18th. They can get asphalt from Havre, but they need the oil from the refinery. Therefore paying will not start till after September 18th....
The Lady Pioneer Volleyball team won and won and won. Coach McKenney said, "What an incredible way to kick off our season! I am so proud of my girls. The defense on both sides of the court was so fun to watch. Chinook is a solid team, so that was a massive win for us." Big Sandy beat Chinook in three (25-23, 31-29, 25-23). The team stats totals: Digs: 76; Assists: 22; Kills: 32; Blocks: 2, and Aces: 8. Eva Yeadon had 20 digs, Jai Baumann had 20 assists, Angie Sant had 10 kills, Keira Galbavy...
Big Sandy opened the 2022 football season with a 46-6 romping of White Sulphur Springs on Friday night. Kody Strutz put together a string of impressive runs on the opening drive of the game, before capping it off with a 24 yard touchdown reception. The defense quickly overwhelmed the Hornets offense, resulting in an early punt. The Pioneers quickly cashed in on another quick drive with Wylee Snapp catching a 5 yard touchdown pass from Braydon Cline. After another impressive defensive stand,...
